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The sixth edition of this useful text now includes separate chapters on subjective and objective exams, updated critical thinking exercises, new sample chapters, and substantially revised exercises. Longman (Southeastern Louisiana U.) and Atkinson (Central Missouri State U.), writing in a clear and engaging style, teach students a variety of skills that are critical for success in college, such as writing, studying, doing research, and preparing for and taking exams. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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College Learning and Study Skills provides an excellent in-depth examination of the academic strategies students need to succeed in class. The text offers detailed advice with little busy work and focuses on the essential areas that students need to pass their exams, complete assignments, and write informative term papers. Noted for its interactive text/workbook format and student-friendly style, all the exercises in the book help monitor students' comprehension of each chapter. Throughout the book there are numerous opportunities for the students to reflect on their own habits and to practice their writing, research, and use of the Internet. Detailed examples are integrated throughout the narrative so that students can see the application of essential study skills in a real life context.
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