Teaching Reading and Study Strategies at the College Level

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1991-01

Authors

Flippo, Rona F.
Caverly, David C.

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International Reading Association

Abstract

This book provides a review of the theoretical, empirical, and instructional issues in the field of college reading and study strategies through a careful and systematic examination of the relevant literature. The articles and their authors are, as follows: (1) "Vocabulary Acquisition and the College Student" (Michele L. Simpson and Edward J. Dwyer); (2) "Teacher-Directed Comprehension Strategies" (Sherrie L. Nist and Donna L. Mealey); (3) "Textbook Study Strategies" (David C. Caverly and Vincent P. Orlando); (4) "The Value of Taking Notes During Lectures" (Thomas H. Anderson and Bonnie B. Armbruster); (5) "External Factors That Influence Study" (Victoria J. Risko and others); (6) "Internal Factors That Influence Study" (Victoria J. Risko and others); (7) "Preparing for and Taking Tests" (David M. Wark and Rona F. Flippo).

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basic skills, higher education, reading improvement, reading instruction, reading programs, reading strategies, study skills, undergraduate students, Curriculum and Instruction

Citation

Flippo, R. F., & Caverly, D. C. (1991). Teaching reading and study strategies at the college level. Newark: International Reading Association.

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© 1991 The International Reading Association, Inc.

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