The Quick College Guide

For fans of the popular Show Me How series, this illustrated guide to college life has everything a student needs to excel in their first year, from tips on getting involved around campus to advice about applying for loans and studying for exams. College survival just got graphic! Get a head start at school with this infographic guide to college life, with colorful descriptions of all the skills you need to survive and thrive in college, and advice about how to: -Avoid the Freshman 15 -Declare a major -Get around town -Apply for a loan -Ace your exams -Master study habits -Stay healthy -And so much more! With over fifty colorful, easy-to-read infographics, you’ll know how to make the most of your time in college and be fully prepared for the next step in your education.

New college students face a world of adjustments as they take on the challenge of campus life, and one of the biggest tests is learning to thrive in the midst of monumental life change. Student to Student is a collection of reflections written by students, for students, that takes an honest look at the most common pitfalls and opportunities that...

Using a simple and direct approach, The Quick College Guide gives readers concise, step-by-step instruction on the essential skills of how to read, write, and study. Because the information in the guide is so basic and necessary, all readers will benefit from the information and skills relayed in the chapters. Covering details on reading, test taking, lectures, responsive writing, analysis, lab reports and abstracts, using the Internet, research and research paper writing, and documentation, the book is designed to include basic reading, writing, and study skills in one handy reference. Written with ease of use and accessibility in mind, the guide lessens apprehension, encourages learning, and motivates readers at any level of learning. A step-by-step approach makes the book more approachable and easier to use than traditional references, which tend to be heavy on grammatical terminology and academic language. Reading and writing samples, along with research and documentation examples, illustrate concepts and formats presented throughout the book. Discussion questions and exercises encourage class discussion and facilitate further assignments and practice. An entire chapter on Collaborative Learning helps readers prepare for today's careers. Chapters 10, Writing Journals and Chapter 11, Responsive Writing: Analysis teach the importance and mechanics of effective writing. The book also includes essential, current, and constantly changing information with chapters on Research and Browsing on the Internet as well as tools for Evaluating the Credibility of Internet Sites. For those interested in developing their reading and writing skills.

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