This comprehensive text/workbook strives to get the student involved with the learning process and helps the student learn how to learn. Students are exposed to different strategies and are encouraged to find the strategies that complement their own learning styles. Chapters such as getting ready to learn, setting goals, organizing text information and preparing for essay exams are examples of material that will help students adjust to the new environment of college learning. All chapters provide useful self-assessment tools and examples to help students become more active learners.