Describes a research paper assignment that asks students to come up with a question (problem) in some academic field that can be answered (solved) from synthesizing all of the information currently available. Argues that such an assignment teaches the research paper within a rhetorical context. (HOD)

Presents instructional strategies for teaching developmental reading and study skills based on a news magazine, with synthesis activities involving the use of additional periodicals. (HOD)

An "ideal lesson" method was used to observe how teachers were providing instruction in text summarization. Teachers prepared a lesson and audiotaped the presentation. Although teachers were prompted to assist students in improving text summaries, only two teachers actually discussed more than one summarization rule. Staff development…

Reviews numerous meaning-based vocabulary methods that use comparing, contrasting, making analogies, or developing examples of concepts and relates them to the adult basic education setting. (JOW)

Analyzes the process by which successful writers summarize and suggests strategies for helping students summarize both expository and narrative reading material. (AEA)

Discusses a study assistance program developed and implemented predominantly for black students at the postsecondary level. Also examines how the college counseling center has helped to minimize dual problems in the program. (Author)

Two techniques are given for helping students improve the quality of their class notes. (DT)

This guide outlines a series of instructional strategies that have proven to be successful in educating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, these techniques are also highly useful for all children. The three main components of a successful strategy for educating children with ADHD are academic instruction,…

Choosing an appropriate measure of study skills is a requisite in high-quality educational programming, but the information about such tools is limited. This paper compares selected study skills measures in terms of standard psychometric properties to determine salient features of each measure. Three categories of study skills measures are…

This book, one of a series, focuses on help with homework. The message of the series urges parents and children to spend time together, talk about stories, and learn together. The first part of each book presents stories appropriate for varying grade levels, both younger children and those in grades three and four, and each book presents stories…

Describes the Learning Skills Program at Mount Royal College in Calgary, Alberta, which offers students assistance in developing reading, writing, study, and listening skills. (TO)

A classification of independent study behaviors''; six areas are listed and objectives in each are given. (Author/SP)

Presents the results of a minicourse to improve reading skills. (RB)