Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research

<p>The most comprehensive and up-to-date source available for college reading and study strategy practitioners and administrators, the Third Edition of the <i>Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research </i>reflects and responds to changing demographics as well as politics and policy concerns in the field since the publication of the previous edition. In this thorough and systematic examination of theory, research, and practice, the <i>Handbook </i>offers information to help college reading teachers to make better instructional decisions; justification for programmatic implementations for administrators; and a complete compendium of both theory and practice to better prepare graduate students to understand the parameters and issues of this field. The <i>Handbook </i>is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and students as they continue to study, research, learn, and share more about college reading and study strategies. Addressing current and emerging theories of knowledge, subjects, and trends impacting the field, the Third Edition features new topics such as disciplinary literacy, social media, and gaming theory.</p> <p>Foreword <b>PART I Framework </b>1. History 2. College Reading 3. Policy Issues 4.<strong> </strong>Student Diversity 5. Social Media <b>PART II Reading Strategies </b>6. Disciplinary Reading 7. Vocabulary 8. Comprehension 9. Reading and Writing 10. Gaming and College Reading <b>PART III Study Skills and Strategies</b> 11. Academic Preparedness 12. Strategic Study-Reading 13. Linguistically Diverse Students 14. Study and Learning Strategies 15. Test Preparation and Test Taking <b>Part IV Programs and Assessment </b>16. Bridge Programs 17. Program Management 18. Program Assessment 19. Student Assessment 20. Reading Tests Compendium: Reading Tests Reviewed</p>