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Study Skills Strategies - Self-Directed Courseware Ref: CSSS

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One day

Description:
STUDY SKILLS STRATEGIES helps you develop a study program based on your skills, needs, and individual learning situation. Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, in a classroom or on your own, you will find helpful suggestions and techniques in this book to assist you in your focus and concentration, your note-taking, reading, and review. This new edition also includes a special emphasis on using the latest technology to enhance your studies, as well as tips for getting the most out of online learning.

Table Of Contents:

Part 1: Getting Started
Your Attitude Toward Learning
Today's Diverse Classrooms
Computers as Learning Tools
Your Focus Points

Part 2: Taking Control of Your Time
Make Studying a Priority
Say 'Yes' to Dedicated Time
Design a Study Schedule for You
Choose What Is Most Important
Weekly Scheduling
Your Study Space
Time Control: It's Your Choice!

Part 3: Note-Taking Techniques
Prepare for Effective Note-Taking
Choose a Note-Taking Format
Structured Note-Taking
Informal Note-Taking
Note-Taking by Computer
The Keys: Listening and Participation
Different Notes for Different Needs
Improve Your Note-Taking Speed
Taking Research Notes
Review and Focus

Part 4: Critical Reading Skills
Reading: Your Key to Better Learning
SQ3R for Success
SQ3R Step 1: Survey
SQ3R Step 2: Question
SQ3R Step 3: Read and Underline
SQ3R Step 4: Recite and Write
SQ3R Step 5: Review
A Lifetime Habit: Careful Reading
Your Focus Points

Part 5: Memory Training
Improve Your Memory
Memory-Training Strategies
Strategy 1: Spread Out Memory Work
Strategy 2: Recite Material Aloud
Strategy 3: Expect to Remember
Strategy 4: Organize the Material
Strategy 5: Test and Retest Yourself
Strategy 6: Over-Learn
Strategy 7: Use Recall Hooks
Strategy 8: Study Before and After Sleep
Visualize for Success
Review of Memory Techniques

Part 6: Exam Strategies
Taking Tests Well
Mastering Objective Tests
Excelling on Essay Exams
Essay Skill 1: Budget Your Time
Essay Skill 2: Analyze Key Words
Essay Skill 3: Create an Outline
Essay Skill 4: Focus Your Essay
Essay Skill 5: Build Strong Paragraphs
Essay Skill 6: Use Transition Words
Additional Preparation Strategies
Exam Strategies Review

Part 7: Studying Mathematics and Related Subjects
Math Tips, Techniques, and Ideas
The Five Rs of Math
Tips for Computer Learning
Math Strategies Review

Part 8: Putting It All Together
On Your Own
Your Study Skills Checklist

Appendix
Appendix to Part 4
Appendix to Part 5
Appendix to Part 6
Appendix to Part 7
Appendix to Part 8
Additional Reading 

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