Overview

The intent of this concise guide is to help you make sense of information that you will encounter in your Social Science course, both in the textbook and in the classroom.  By following the strategies presented, you will maximize the effectiveness and the efficiency by which you read, study, and learn content for your Social Science course.

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Author:   Sally A. Lipsky ,  Arden Hammer
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.104kg
ISBN:  

9780137141371

ISBN 10:   0137141378
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   17 August 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: To the Student                                                                                          Chapter 1: Jump Start the Semester                                                                          The First Week Begin the Study Cycle Three-Step Course of Action       Chapter 2: Read the Textbook                                                                                         Importance of the Textbook Characteristics of Social Science Textbooks Select, Sort, and Solidify       Strategies to Select Text Information       Strategies to Sort Text Information       Strategies to Solidify Text Information Example of Textbook Marking Examples of Study Guides Summary Chart Text Strategies: Taking Action   Chapter 3: Take In-Class Notes                                                                                        Importance of Taking Notes in Class Format of Class Notes Select, Sort, and Solidify       Strategies to Select In-Class Material       Strategies to Sort In-Class Material       Strategies to Solidify In-Class Material Examples of Notes Summary Chart Note Taking Strategies: Taking Action   Chapter 4: Prepare for Exams                                                                                         Common Types of Exams Select, Sort, Solidify       Strategies to Select Content for Exams       Strategies to Sort Content for Exams       Strategies to Solidify Content for Exams Examples of Review Sheets Summary Chart Test Preparation Strategies: Taking Action   Chapter 5: Make Improvements                                                                                     Checklist of Strategies Prioritize and Apply

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Author Information

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.

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