101 Ways to Make Studying Easier and Faster for College Students ─ What Every Student Needs to Know Explained Simply

Roubidoux, a freelance writer and former teacher who has developed study skills workshops for high school and college students, enumerates 101 ways to make studying easier and faster for students, so that they can enjoy their time at college. Many of the topics covered are as follows: how to make a schedule, find a study spot, get organized, determine and use learning styles, read for comprehension, read with a system or note-taking strategies, understand supplementary materials, get more out of lectures, use critical thinking, prepare to study, use active studying strategies, plan a test-taking strategy, take and review exams, complete assignments, understand online and blended classes, complete group projects, balance extracurricular and curricular activities, balance work and school, survive finals, study abroad, use resources, boost concentration, improve memory and vocabulary, stay motivated, maximize summer and semester breaks, talk to professors, and other tips. The book has been updated and revised by Carman. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) More