Drewes, Frederick W. : Suffolk Community College-Selden
Summary
This inexpensive supplement is especially valuable for students who are uneasy about learning science. It can
help them get the most out of their science course by giving them suggestions on note-taking, managing study time,
taking tests, and more.
This guide can be used in several ways. Individual students may use this book to enhance their study skills, or
instructors may use it as a test or supplement for orientation classes, college seminars, or science courses.
Features :
How to Study Science is value priced, and can be packaged with any McGraw-Hill text for $5.00.
The multidisciplinary approach of this supplement covers the areas of biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and
meteorology. Examples throughout the book come from these various disciplines.
Suggestions are provided for study tips, study skills, time management, and how to adapt to a professor's style,
to name a few.
Refined study skills exercises.
Added graphing and data management exercises.
Suggestions for using the computer as a tool to improve efficiency and effectiveness have been added. Also included
is a "self check" about using the computer as a learning tool.
Table of Contents
1. The Study of Science
2. Science Classes and Instructors
3. Bridging the Learning Pyramid
4. The First Week and the "Two D's"
5. Listening and Taking Notes
6. Time Management
7. Study Sessions
8. Use of Textbooks
9. Terms, Symbols, and Figures
10. Analyzing Figures
11. Practice Understanding Figures
12. Assignments and Reports
13. Answering Essay and Math-Based Problems
14. Tests
15. Analyzing Results of Tests and Assignments
