Teaching Reading and Study Strategies at the College Level

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); and (7) "Preparing for and Taking Tests" (David M. Wark and Rona F. Flippo).