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Contents CHAPTER 1 Developing Study Skills. ...............................................1 Study Skills.................................................................................. 2 Developing Study Skills. ........................................................ 2 Attitude.................................................................................... 3 Self-Confidence...................................................................... 3 Focus. ....................................................................................... 3 Decision-Making Process. .................................................... 3 Pre-Study Tips............................................................................ 4 Academic Integrity. ................................................................. 5 CHAPTER 2 Identifying Your Learning Style. ...................................9 Learning Styles........................................................................10 Visual Learners......................................................................10 Auditory Learners.................................................................11 Kinesthetic-Tactile Learners. ...............................................12 Identify Your Learning Style..............................................13 CHAPTER 3 Developing Time-Management Skills. ........................ 17 Time-Management Strategies...........................................18 Use a Calendar or Planner....................................................18 Prioritize. ...............................................................................19 Evaluate Personal Progress. ................................................20 Goal Setting. .............................................................................20 Specific...................................................................................21 Measurable............................................................................21 Attainable..............................................................................21 Realistic..................................................................................21 Timely. ...................................................................................21 Being Flexible. .........................................................................21 CHAPTER 4 Defining Study Time...................................................25 Define Your Study Time. ......................................................26 Class Load..............................................................................26 Length of Study Time. ..........................................................26 Time of Day............................................................................26 Study Techniques. ..................................................................27 Prioritize Subjects.................................................................27 Group Study. .........................................................................28 Practice Testing.....................................................................28 Cramming..................................................................................28 CHAPTER 5 Creating a Study Environment. ................................... 32 Creating Your Study Environment..................................33 Space......................................................................................33 Supplies. ................................................................................33 Lighting. ................................................................................33 Temperature..........................................................................33 Ergonomics............................................................................34 Avoiding Distractions...........................................................35 Friends. ..................................................................................35 Music......................................................................................35 Digital Devices. .....................................................................35 CHAPTER 6 Improving Reading Comprehension. .......................... 39 Reading Comprehension. ...................................................40 Etymology. ............................................................................40 Context Clues. .......................................................................41 Improve Your Vocabulary...................................................41 Read, Read, Read. .................................................................42 Download a Vocabulary App...............................................42 Learn a Word of the Day.......................................................42 Work on Crossword Puzzles.................................................42 Develop a Routine..................................................................43 CHAPTER 7 Becoming an Active Reader........................................ 47 Active Reading.........................................................................48 Reading Skillfully. ..................................................................48 Skim to Get an Overview. ....................................................48 Scan for Specific Information. .............................................49 Read for Detail. .....................................................................49 SQ3R . ...........................................................................................50 General Reading Techniques. ...........................................50 Use Prior Knowledge............................................................51 Read Phrases, Not Words. ....................................................51 Mark Reading Materials.......................................................51 Improving Your Reading Skills.........................................51 CHAPTER 8 Becoming an Active Listener. ..................................... 56 Active Listening......................................................................57 Listening with Purpose........................................................57 Listening Techniques. ..........................................................58