Painless Study Techniques

Name: Painless Study Techniques
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ISBN: 9780764140594

ISBN-10: 0764140590

ISBN-13: 9780764140594

Edition: 2009

Authors: Michael Greenberg

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Most kids hate to study, and homework is always a chorebut this book teaches kids how to transform drudgery into interesting and productive projects. The author offers suggestions for group learning and study projects, creating a stimulating study environment, and knowing the different ways to read different kinds of books, from math to literature. He also advises on organizing ideas for writing assignments, and seeking extra help for especially difficult subjects.

Book details

List price: $11.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Publication date: 3/1/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



How to Use This Book



You Can Manage Your Time


Your Typical Day


One Week Later: Time to Consider Some Sacrifices


Using Time in School


Weekends and Holidays


Group Projects



Homework: Practically a Misnomer


The Reason for Homework


Preparation: What You Must Do at School


A Working Environment


Time and Sequence


The Question of Quality


If You're Having Trouble



How to Read a Book (and You Thought You Knew!)


Getting to Know Your Textbook


How to Read a Chapter in a General Textbook


How to Read a Foreign Language Textbook


How to Read a Math Textbook


How to Read Literature


When Reading Is Tough



Taking Notes: Capturing the Content


Learning to Listen


Taking Notes from Auditory Sources


Owning the Text


Taking Notes for Test and Quiz Preparation


Taking Notes for Reading Journals


Taking Notes for Research


Annotating



Creating Wonderful Outlines


The Difference Between Notes and Outlines


Outlines that Organize


Preparing Outlines from Textbook Readings


Creating Outlines from Notes


Preparing an Outline for a General Writing Task



How to Study for Tests and Quizzes (and How to Ace Them)


Every Night: The Best Approach to Studying


Memorization and Conceptual Learning


Preparing for an Essay Exam


A Team Effort: Studying with Friends


If You Just Don't Get It...


Taking the Test


Using Test Results for Self-Improvement



Becoming a Better Writer


The Right Words


Sentence Sense


Paragraphs



Putting It All Together: The Research Paper


Selecting a Topic


Making a Schedule


Finding the Best Sources


Creating an Outline


The Works Cited Page


Acknowledgments


Index