Nist-Olejnik, Sherrie L.  1946- <br/><br/>
Developing textbook thinking :  strategies for success in college / 
Sherrie L. Nist, William Diehl 
 - Fourth edition 
 - Boston, MA :  Houghton Mifflin Company,  1998. 
 - 431 pages :  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Understanding college reading and studying demands: What you have to do; Getting started, the BCA's of successful study; Finding the motivation; Finding the time; Taking notes from lectures; Vocabulary development; Flexibility and efficiency in studying -- Developing the BCA's of college reading and study strategies; Before you read; Staying connected during reading; After you read, studying; After you study, reviewing; Pulling everything together, preparing for the examinations -- Selections from a variety of texts. 
<br/><br/> This new edition of [the book] gives students the keys to success in college, effective study strategies and strong motivation. The text not only outlines a complete study method but also provides practice in applying this method to complete textbook chapters from a variety of disciplines. Mastering these skills will enable students to increase their understanding of course material and perform well on examinations. In addition to providing practical study and reading strategies, this text seeks to motivate students by building on the strengths they already have.-Back cover. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0395868386 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>9772524 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Study skills.  <br/>Reading comprehension.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>LB2395  / N57 1998