College Reading and Study Skills 3e Author:Kathleen T. McWhorter Emphasizing critical thinking, College Reading and Study Skills approaches reading and study skills as active learning processes. Chapter on Reading Electronic Sources demonstrates the why and how of reading Web materials and electronic learning aids. Learning experiments help readers gain a better understanding of the principle pres... more »ented in each chapter. Thematic readings create a framework so readers can practice critical thinking skills and make connections. Readings are drawn from a variety of sources, including newspapers, journal articles and Web pages. Visual aids, diagrams, tables, charts, etc. found throughout the book help visual learners process important information. Important study skills such as setting goals, understanding learning style and taking notes are covered in-depth in their own chapters. For those interested in developing their reading and study skills.« less