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Arden B. Hamer is an Associate Professor in the Developmental Studies Department, Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she teaches Critical Reading, Developmental Reading, Learning Strategies, and Introduction to Higher Education. Arden is the co-author of Basic College Vocabulary Strategies, 2nd edition, and Building College Vocabulary Strategies, 2nd edition, Pearson, 2008.

Sally A. Lipsky is a Professor in Developmental Studies Department, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she is Learning Skills and Peer Assistance Coordinator Author of College Study: The Essential Ingredients, 2nd ed. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.

Preface	p. iv
Introduction: To the Student	p. vi
Jump Start the Semester	p. 1
The First Week	p. 1
Begin the Study Cycle	p. 3
Three-Step Course of Action	p. 5
Read the Textbook	p. 7
Importance of the Textbook	p. 7
Characteristics of Social Science Textbooks	p. 8
Select, Sort, Solidify	p. 11
Example of Textbook Marking	p. 15
Examples of Study Guides	p. 18
Summary Chart	p. 23
Text Strategies: Taking Action	p. 24
Take In-Class Notes	p. 27
Importance of Taking Notes in Class	p. 27
Format of Class Notes	p. 27
Select, Sort, Solidify	p. 29
Examples of Notes	p. 32
Summary Chart	p. 35
Note-Taking Strategies: Taking Action	p. 36
Prepare for Exams	p. 39
Common Types of Exams	p. 39
Select, Sort, Solidify	p. 44
Examples of Review Sheets	p. 47
Summary Chart	p. 52
Test Preparation Strategies: Taking Action	p. 53
Make Improvements	p. 55
Checklist of Strategies	p. 55
Prioritize and Apply	p. 57
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What Every Student Should Know About Reading and Studying Social Sciences

What Every Student Should Know About Reading and Studying Social Sciences

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