The orientation of this paper is toward conceptualizing the ideal study guide. Preliminary sections discuss the general functions of a study guide--to map out a course, breaking it down into assignments of manageable size, and to direct and assist the student in learning the content of each assignment. The general role of an assignment also is…

Reports on a study of the role of reading in two middle school and two high school content area classrooms. Concludes that for students in all four classes, reading was neither meaningful nor necessary, with the main purpose of reading being to locate answers to literal questions. (FL)

After describing the development of a listening component in a university study skills curriculum, this paper presents ten assignments on effective listening skills for use as college study skills. The listening assignments are presented in a sequence beginning with focusing attention and following oral instructions precisely and ending with…