Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College

by McWhorter, Kathleen T.

• ISBN13: 9780321037923
• ISBN10: 0321037928
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Summary

Study and Critical Thinking Skills in College discusses the active learning strategies and techniques that develop students proficiency in interacting with text and lecture material. The author emphasizes the cognitive approach to learning, the basis for how to apply study skills to academic disciplines, and how to identify early warning signs of academic difficulty. The Fourth Edition includes new material on establishing life goals, managing stress, and coverage of using electronic channels to accomplish various study skills.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	v
Preface	x
Student Review Panel	xviii
Quick Guide	xxiii
PART ONE College: Strategies for Success	1	(106)
The College System: An Orientation	1	(19)
Taking Charge of Your College Career	20	(19)
Establishing Goals and Managing Your Time	39	(24)
Managing Stress	63	(14)
Communication Skills for the Classroom	77	(14)
Thinking Critically and Solving Problems	91	(16)
PART TWO Learning and Thinking Strategies	107	(38)
Learning Styles and Teaching Styles	107	(20)
Learning and Memory	127	(18)
PART THREE Applying Your Skills to Academic Disciplines	145	(40)
Study Strategies for Academic Disciplines	145	(25)
Learning Specialized and Technical Vocabulary	170	(15)
PART FOUR Mastering Course Content	185	(138)
Thought Patterns of Academic Disciplines	185	(18)
Notetaking for Class Lectures	203	(28)
College Textbooks and Electronic Resources	231	(44)
Organizing and Synthesizing Course Content	275	(27)
Critical Analysis of Course Content	302	(21)
PART FIVE Exams: Thinking Under Pressure	323	(64)
Preparing for Exams	323	(23)
Reasoning Skills for Objective Exams	346	(23)
Taking Essay Exams	369	(18)
PART SIX Research: Thinking and Writing	387	(28)
Writing Research and Term Papers	387	(28)
Request for Your Ideas	415	(1)
References	416	(1)
Endnotes	416	(1)
Credits	417	(2)
Index	419