How to Study Science

by Drewes, Frederick, W.

• ISBN13: 9780697360519
• ISBN10: 0697360512
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: McGraw Hill College Div

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
The Study of Science	1	(6)
Objectives*	1	(1)
What Is Science?	1	(1)
Why Study Science and the Scientific Method?	2	(1)
Your Study of Science	2	(2)
Overcoming Science Anxiety	3	(1)
Meeting the Prerequisites	3	(1)
The Rewards of Studying	4	(1)
Review*	4	(3)
Exercise 1	5	(2)
Science Classes and Instructors	7	(6)
How Are Science Courses Organized?	7	(1)
Lecture	7	(1)
Laboratory	8	(1)
Recitation/Tutorials	8	(1)
Types of Instructors	8	(1)
Course Syllabus and Requirements	9	(1)
Questions and Participation	9	(1)
Grades	10	(1)
Where to Get Help	10	(3)
Instructor's Office Hours	10	(1)
Learning Centers	10	(1)
Books, Laboratory Manuals, Study Guides, and Computer Programs	10	(1)
Exercise 2	11	(2)
Bridging the Learning Pyramid	13	(6)
The Learning Pyramid	13	(1)
Memorizing and Understanding	14	(1)
Left Brain/Right Brain	15	(1)
Study Skills	15	(4)
General Attitude and Behavior	15	(1)
In-Class Skills	16	(1)
Study Outside of Class	16	(1)
Exercise 3	17	(2)
The First Week and the ``Two D's''	19	(4)
Front and Center	19	(1)
Meeting Your Classmates	19	(1)
Understanding Your Instructor's Expectations	19	(1)
The ``Two D's'': Discipline and Direction	20	(3)
Exercise 4	21	(2)
Listening and Taking Notes	23	(7)
Listening	23	(1)
Taking Notes	23	(7)
Choosing a Notebook	24	(1)
Formatting Your Notebook	24	(1)
Using the Right-Hand Page	24	(2)
Using the Left-Hand Page	26	(1)
Using Margins	27	(1)
Additions to Class Notes	27	(1)
Exercise 5	28	(2)
Time Management	30	(5)
Managing Your Time	30	(2)
Setting Up a Semester Schedule	30	(1)
Planning a Daily Schedule	31	(1)
Making a ``To Do'' List	31	(1)
Staying on Top of It	32	(1)
Time Management and Knowing Study Skills	32	(1)
Computer Software	32	(3)
Exercise 6	33	(2)
Study Sessions	35	(8)
What Is Important to Study?	35	(1)
Study Sessions	35	(8)
Preview for Lecture	36	(1)
Review of Lecture	37	(1)
Preview for Laboratory	37	(1)
Review of Laboratory	38	(1)
Preview and Review for Recitation Sessions	38	(1)
Computers	38	(1)
Group Study Sessions	39	(1)
End-of-the-Week Review	39	(1)
Exercise 7	40	(3)
Use of Textbooks	43	(8)
Textbook Organization	43	(1)
Reading Skills	43	(2)
Step 1: Knowing Where to Find the Material	45	(1)
Step 2: Setting Reading Objectives	45	(1)
Step 3: Adopting a Study Method	45	(1)
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review, and Practice (S + Q + 3R + P)	45	(2)
Survey	45	(1)
Question	45	(1)
Read	46	(1)
Recite	46	(1)
Review	46	(1)
Practice	46	(1)
Organization of Laboratory Manuals	47	(4)
Reading Laboratory Exercises	47	(1)
Computer Resources	47	(1)
Software	47	(1)
Internet: Searching Effectively	47	(1)
Exercise 8	48	(3)
Terms, Symbols, and Figures	51	(11)
Learning Terms	51	(2)
Dictionary	52	(1)
Vocabulary-Definition List	52	(1)
Flash Cards	52	(1)
Learning Symbols	53	(1)
Standardized Symbols	53	(1)
Symbols to Be Interpreted	54	(1)
What Can Arrows Mean?	55	(1)
Can You Find the Terms and Symbols?	55	(1)
Types of Figures	55	(2)
Maps	55	(1)
Illustrations and Photographs	55	(2)
Diagrams	57	(1)
Tables	57	(1)
``Symbolized'' Information	57	(1)
Graphs	57	(1)
Computers and Interactive Software	57	(5)
Exercise 9	59	(3)
Analyzing Figures	62	(8)
Figure Analysis	62	(1)
Computer Graphics	63	(1)
Creating Figures	63	(7)
Concept maps	63	(1)
Graphs	64	(1)
Tables	64	(1)
Computer Creation of Graphs and Tables	65	(1)
Graphing Errors	65	(2)
Exercise 10	67	(3)
Practice Understanding Figures	70	(12)
Answering the Questions	70	(1)
``Figuring Out'' Figures	70	(12)
Exercise 11	71	(11)
Assignments and Reports	82	(7)
Assignments	82	(3)
Studying	82	(1)
Reading	83	(1)
Word Lists	83	(1)
Study Sheets	83	(1)
Recitation Assignments	83	(1)
Laboratory Work	84	(1)
Term Papers	85	(1)
Researching and Collecting Information	85	(1)
Returned Assignments	86	(3)
Exercise 12	87	(2)
Answering Essay and Math-Based Problems	89	(8)
The Problem-Solving Process	89	(1)
Writing One-Sentence Answers	90	(1)
Writing Essay Answers	90	(1)
Solving Math-Based Problems	91	(6)
Exercise 13	93	(4)
Tests	97	(8)
Preparation	97	(1)
The Week before the Test	97	(1)
The Day before the Test	98	(1)
Test Types	98	(1)
Objective Test Questions	98	(1)
Laboratory Tests	99	(1)
Subjective Test Questions	99	(1)
Math-Based Problems	99	(1)
Take-Home Tests	99	(1)
Taking Tests	99	(6)
Finishing the Test	100	(1)
Test-Taking Hints	100	(2)
Exercise 14	102	(3)
Analyzing Results of Tests and Assignments	105	(6)
Returned Assignments	105	(1)
Analyzing Test Results	105	(3)
What Is Wrong?	106	(1)
Why Is It Wrong?	106	(1)
Errors on Essays, and Reports	107	(1)
Errors on Math Problems	107	(1)
Plan to Change	107	(1)
Comparing Mistakes to Your Notebook	107	(1)
Comparing Mistakes to the Textbook	108	(1)
Comparing Test Questions to Your Questions	108	(1)
Results of Analysis	108	(3)
Exercise 15	109	(2)
Appendix A: Mnemonics	111	(1)
Appendix B: Answers to Exercises	112	(10)
Bibliography	122