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This compact and easy-to-use reference/handbook helps students read, study, and think about their college texts in every discipline. The early sections' overview of the reading process provides general strategies and techniques for getting the most out of textbooks, while later sections offer specific advice on vocabulary, comprehension, interpretation, evaluation and study skills.

Comprehension
The Reading Process: An Overview
Reading Aids
Visual Aids
Reading for the Main Idea
Reading for Information
Recognizing Paragraph Patterns
Interpretation and Evaluation
Making Interferences
Drawing Conclusions and Predicting Outcomes
Generalizing
Evaluating Ideas
The Basic Study Skills
Using SQ3R
Writing for Reading
Understanding Exam Questions
Vocabulary
Identifying and Remembering New Words
Building a Strong Vocabulary
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A Reader’s Guide A Brief Handbook

A Reader’s Guide A Brief Handbook

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