Efficient and Flexible Reading (with MyReadingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)

Name: Efficient and Flexible Reading (with MyReadingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)
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ISBN: 9780205785216

ISBN-10: 0205785212

ISBN-13: 9780205785216

Edition: 9th 2011

Authors: Mcwhorter, Kathleen T. McWhorter

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In Efficient and Flexible Reading, Kathleen McWhorter uses a variety of strategies and tools (including Learning Style assessments) to teach readers how to be active readers and adapt key reading skills and strategies to whatever college text they encounter. The clear instruction, examples, and skill application regarding the key reading skills prepare students for their future coursework by focusing on college reading skills and strategies.

Book details

List price: $96.20
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
Publication date: 5/11/2010
Binding: Mixed Media
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



Preface


Getting Started: Your Guide to Academic Success



Developing a Basis for Reading and Learning



Developing Your Efficiency and Flexibility



Active Reading and Learning



Strengthening Your Word Power



Improving your Comprehension



Main Ideas and Paragraph Structure



Patterns: Relationships Among Ideas



Reading Essays and Articles



Reading Critically



Critical Analysis



Evaluating Arguments and Persuasive Writing



Reading and Learning from College Texts



Techniques for Learning Textbook Material



Learning and Retention Strategies



Interpreting Visuals and Evaluating Online Sources



Application of Textbook Reading Skills



Sample Sociology Textbook Chapter: Application of Skills



Increasing your Rate and Flexibility



Skimming and Scanning



Techniques for Reading Faster



A Guide to Taking Exit Exams



Words-per-Minute Conversion Chart



Reading Progress Graph


Credits


Index