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Peer reviewedStone, Nancy R. – Journal of Developmental Education, 1990
Describes a revised developmental study skills course offering integrated instruction in critical thinking, reading, and writing strategies. Daily journal writing, reading lessons, library research, and a final oral and written report led to higher motivation, comprehension, and thinking levels than experienced by previous years' students. (DMM)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Basic Writing, Community Colleges, Course Content
