Essential Study Skills

If you need to develop the study skills required to successfully complete your college education--whether you attend a two- or four-year college or are an adult learner--ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 8th Edition, is your guide to success. Featuring the essential learning strategies for becoming a better student, this book helps you learn how to prepare for class, develop textbook reading strategies, use effective note-taking techniques, strengthen your test-taking skills, and use technology effectively. ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 8th Edition, adapts to any learning style and offers a step-by-step approach and numerous opportunities for practice throughout the textbook and accompanying CourseMate website. The new edition includes a dedicated chapter (12) entitled Using Technology, providing guidance on how you can use electronic tools to improve your study skills, conduct research (and avoid plagiarism), and succeed in online courses.