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Thompson, Mark E. – 1981
This guide, written for parents, teachers, and students, presents advice on academic study habits derived from research data. Part 1 of the text presents the research evidence in five chapters: chapter 1 reviews common study skills problems; chapter 2 focuses specifically on research data from eight studies which successfully used precollege study…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Environment, Learning, Listening Skills
Shaughnessy, Michael F. – 1990
Designed to help poorly prepared students perform better in college and to help prepared students perform at higher levels, this paper presents a series of specific suggestions for students regarding study activities, course choice, thinking behavior, and time allocation. The suggestions include the following: (1) eliminate diversions during study…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Colleges, Educationally Disadvantaged, Higher Education


