Sherrie Nist-Olejnik is a professor emeritus at the University of Georgia. Prior to retiring, she was the director of the Division of Academic Enhancement at the University of Georgia. Before becoming director, she taught reading and studying courses to college students in the same division. Dr. Nist received both her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Florida. It was as a graduate student that she first became interested in how students learn, particularly concerning the factors that seem to influence a smooth transition from high school to college, and the academic struggles that first-year students seem to face. Sherrie has published more than eighty articles, textbooks, textbook chapters, and other professional pieces all related to how college students learn and study. She has presented the results of her research in more than 100 national and international professional meetings, and she has received honors and awards for her contributions to both teaching and research. She continues to be active in her field by writing books and consulting. Sherrie loves traveling, cooking, and, of course, reading and learning new things. 

Chapter 1 You Have Arrived: A Primer on College Life

Chapter 2 Getting Things Done: Organizing Yourself and Your Time

Chapter 3 Learning About Your Motivation, Attitudes, and Interests

Chapter 4 How Beliefs About Knowledge Impact Learning

Chapter 5 Identifying and Handling Stress

Chapter 6 How People Learn

Chapter 7 Figuring Out the Task

Chapter 8 Note Taking: Your Task in Class

Chapter 9 Active Reading

Chapter 10 Rehearsal Strategies

Chapter 11 Reviewing Strategies

Chapter 12 Preparing for and Taking Objective Exams

Chapter 13 Preparing for and Taking Essay and Specialty Exams

Chapter 14 Research, Resources, and Presentations

Chapter 15 Flexible Reading and Studying

Appendix A - Sample Psychology Textbook Chapter

Chapter 6, “Memory,” from Mastering the World of Psychology,

by S. E. Wood, E. G. Wood, and D. Boyd

Appendix B - Sample Biology Textbook Chapter

Chapter 21, “Nutrition, Digestion and Excretion” from Life on Earth, Fifth Edition, by T. Audesirk, G. Audersirk, and B. Byers.

Appendix C - Sample History Textbook Chapter

Chapter 25, “The Great Depression and the New Deal 1929-1939,” from The American Journey, Vol. 2, Fourth Edition, by D. Goldfield, C. Abbott, V. Anderson, J.E. Argersinger, P.H. Argersinger, W.L. Barney, and R.M. Weir.

Appendix D - Sample Psychology Textbook Chapter C

Chapter 2, “Hardware Bascis,” from Tomorrow's Technology and You, Eigth Edition, by G. Beekman, and M.J. Quinn.

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