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 |  Reading and Study Skills, 7/e John Langan
Rapid Reading and Comprehension Skills
Annotated LinksThe following links provide information on improving reading comprehension:
| | | Malcolm X: A Research Site
(http://www.brothermalcolm.net/)
This web page is designed to be a resource for scholarship in Black Studies and the political development of activists in the Black Liberation Movement. |
| | | Examples in the Art of Complaining
(http://www.animatedsoftware.com/complain/complain.htm)
At some time in our lives, we all would like to complain about something. Russell D. Hoffman has had hundreds of To the Editor letters published, and he has effectively lobbied the state for a number of minor and major causes. Also, he has written numerous letters to companies he felt have given poor service or sold shoddy stuff. Selected highlights from this "career" are included here. |
| | | Complaining!!!
(http://www.innerself.com/Reflections/complaining.htm)
Complain? Don't we all? Of course we do, yet do we know how to complain properly? Is there such a thing as complaining properly? Isn't complaining just a "negative" thing? Or is it a necessary way of venting our frustrations? This website addresses these questions. |
| | | Six Steps to Successful Complaining
(http://www.bendover.com/complain.asp)
This webpage outlines six steps to successful complaining that every consumer can benefit from when they think they've been wronged by a company of any size. |
| | | Test Anxiety
(http://www.counseling.uci.edu/counsel/testanx.html)
Test anxiety is an issue that many students face at one time or another. It is important to learn to recognize test anxiety and learn how to deal with the anxiety more effectively. Anxiety is a normal human feeling that is part of life and often serves as a form of adrenaline (e.g., butterflies before making a speech or performing on stage). The anxiety can help by providing alertness and readiness, however, excessive anxiety can result in stress and hinder one's performance. This webpage discusses Test Anxiety and how to cope with it. |
| | | Guidelines for Family Television Viewing
(http://ericeece.org/pubs/digests/1990/famtv90.html)
Children in the U.S. view an average of 3-5 hours of television daily. It is difficult to document effects of such extensive television exposure on children. However, research indicates that television viewing may be linked to violent or aggressive behavior, obesity, poor academic performance, precocious sexuality, and the use of drugs or alcohol. Thus it is important that parents help their children use television as a positive, creative force, and help them avoid television's negative influences. This webpage outlines some strategies. |
| | | Dr. Ben Carson
(http://www.topblacks.com/medicine/ben-carson.htm)
Dr. Ben Carson has dedicated his life to inspiring others to excel by using their God-given talents. He was born in Detroit, Michigan where his childhood journey was filled with poverty. He struggled with poor grades and a violent temper. After his mother, who only had a third-grade education, challenged him to strive for excellence, Ben rose from the bottom to the top of his class. His achievements earned him academic scholarships to college and medical school. |
| | | Egg Babies, Sugar Babies, Flour Babies...Can They Keep Teens from Having REAL Babies?
(http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr128.shtml)
U.S. teenagers have one of the highest pregnancy rates in the developed world. Is there something schools can do to reduce that statistic? Each year, many teachers introduce their students to "egg babies"! Egg baby (or sugar baby or flour baby) programs are easy to administer and can provide students with a lasting and powerful lesson about the responsibilities of parenthood. In this article, Education World explores the facts and the benefits of "egg baby" lessons! |
| | | Facts on Illiteracy in America
(http://indian-river.fl.us/living/services/als/facts.html)
Functional illiteracy refers to the inability of an individual to use reading, speaking, writing and computational skills in everyday life situations. For example, a functionally illiterate adult is unable to fill out an employment application, follow written instructions, or read a newspaper. In short, when confronted with printed materials, adults without basic literacy skills cannot function effectively. |
| | | Math Study Skills Inventory
(http://www.mtsu.edu/~devstud2/skill.html)
This is a webpage to help students evaluate their math study skills. |
| | | Tips for Success in Math Class
(http://www.mtsu.edu/~devstud2/tips.html)
This is a list of tips for success in math class, particularly for students with math anxiety. |
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