Guide to College Reading (with MyReadingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card),9780205170166

$ We buy this book back!

This item qualifies for
FREE SHIPPING!

Guide to College Reading (with MyReadingLab with Pearson eText Student Access Code Card)

by McWhorter, Kathleen T.

Edition:

9th

ISBN13:

9780205170166

ISBN10:

0205170161

Format:

Package

Pub. Date:

1/5/2011

Publisher(s):

Longman

Other versions by this Author

List Price: ~~$108.33~~

Rent Textbook

(Recommended)

Term

Due

Price

Short Term

Aug 2

$29.04

Semester

Dec 20

$43.33

Quarter

Sep 17

$37.92

$29.04

Buy Used Textbook

In Stock Usually Ships in 24 Hours.

$75.83

Buy New Textbook

Currently Available, Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours

$105.62

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

More New and Used
from Private Sellers

Starting at $115.17

Questions About This Book?

Why should I rent this book?

Renting is easy, fast, and cheap! Renting from eCampus.com can save you hundreds of dollars compared to the cost of new or used books each semester. At the end of the semester, simply ship the book back to us with a free UPS shipping label! No need to worry about selling it back.

How do rental returns work?

Returning books is as easy as possible. As your rental due date approaches, we will email you several courtesy reminders. When you are ready to return, you can print a free UPS shipping label from our website at any time. Then, just return the book to your UPS driver or any staffed UPS location. You can even use the same box we shipped it in!

What version or edition is this?

This is the 9th edition with a publication date of 1/5/2011.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any CDs, lab manuals, study guides, etc.
The Used copy of this book is not guaranteed to inclue any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included.
The Rental copy of this book is not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. You may receive a brand new copy, but typically, only the book itself.

Summary

Guide to College Readingequips students with the skills they need to handle the diverse reading demands of college courses by helping them become active learners and critical thinkers.

Part One: Success in College Reading

Chapter 1: Successful Attitudes for College Learning

Chapter 2: The Basics of College Textbook Reading

Part Two: Vocabulary: The Key to Meaning

Chapter 3: Using Context Clues

Chapter 4: Using Word Parts and Learning new Vocabulary

Part Three: Comprehension Skills and Learning Skills

Chapter 5: Reading as Thinking

Chapter 6: Understanding Paragraphs: Topics, Stated Main Ideas, and Implied Main Ideas

Chapter 7: Understanding Paragraphs: Supporting Details and Transitions

Chapter 8: Following the Author’s Thought Patterns

Troubleshooting Guide: Solutions to the Top 10 Reading and Study Problems

Part Four: Textbook Reading Skills

Chapter 9: Reading Graphic and Visuals

Chapter 10: Textbook Reading: Organizing and Remembering Information

Part Five: Critical Reading Skills

Chapter 11: Interpreting the Writer’s Message and Purpose

Chapter 12: Evaluating: Asking Critical Questions

Part Six: A Fiction Mini Reader

Part Seven: A Contemporary Issues Mini Reader

FREE SHIPPING OVER $59!