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Opening Doors : Understanding College Reading, 5/e

Joe Cortina, Richland College
Janet Elder, Richland College

ISBN: 0073407135
Copyright year: 2009

This intermediate-level text for Developmental Reading and Reading and Study Skills courses presents a systematic way of approaching college textbook material to help students be more efficient in their reading and studying.

Containing 27 full-length selections from both textbooks and popular sources, plus 2 complete textbook chapters, Opening Doors teaches essential reading comprehension skills and specific strategies for approaching college reading assignments effectively.

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