Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, publishing by Longman Publishers Guide to College Reading, 8/e Kathleen T. McWhorter Chapter 9 Reading Textbook Chapters PowerPoint by Gretchen Starks-Martin St. Cloud State University, MN

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers THIS CHAPTER WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO: 1. Use textbook learning aids 2. Follow the organization of textbook chapters 3. Approach textbooks in new fields of study 4. Read technical material

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers TEXTBOOK LEARNING AIDS Use textbook learning aids. Follow the organization of textbook chapters. Read technical materials. Use textbook learning aids. Follow the organization of textbook chapters. Read technical materials.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers TEXTBOOK LEARNING AIDS The Preface To the Student Table of Contents Opening Chapter Typographical Aids Chapter Questions Vocabulary Lists Glossary The Preface To the Student Table of Contents Opening Chapter Typographical Aids Chapter Questions Vocabulary Lists Glossary

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers The Preface Author’s Introduction: Why and for whom the author wrote the text How the text is organized Purpose of the text References and authorities consulted Major points of emphasis In-text learning aids included and how to use them Special features of the text Author’s Introduction: Why and for whom the author wrote the text How the text is organized Purpose of the text References and authorities consulted Major points of emphasis In-text learning aids included and how to use them Special features of the text

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers To the Student Introductory information about the textbook. Suggestions for learning and studying the text. An “Instructor” section may follow….it is good to read this too.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Table of Contents Lists all topics and subtopics covered Provides and overview of the text Suggests the textbook’s organization Lists all topics and subtopics covered Provides and overview of the text Suggests the textbook’s organization

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers The Opening Chapter The author sets the stage for the book. The author introduces important terminology. There are usually new words. The author sets the stage for the book. The author introduces important terminology. There are usually new words.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Typographical Aids 1. Italic type--used to call attention to a particular word or phrase. 2. Enumeration--numbering or lettering of facts and ideas to emphasize key ideas. 3. Headings and subheadings--divides chapters into sections and topics 4. Colored print--emphasizes important ideas or definitions 1. Italic type--used to call attention to a particular word or phrase. 2. Enumeration--numbering or lettering of facts and ideas to emphasize key ideas. 3. Headings and subheadings--divides chapters into sections and topics 4. Colored print--emphasizes important ideas or definitions

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Chapter Questions Review questions –Read questions when previewing the chapter. –Use questions or problems as review. –Use questions or problems as a self- test. Discussion questions –Use questions to prepare for essay exams. Review questions –Read questions when previewing the chapter. –Use questions or problems as review. –Use questions or problems as a self- test. Discussion questions –Use questions to prepare for essay exams.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Vocabulary List Vocabulary lists appear at: –beginning of chapter –end of chapter –end of the textbook If terms are identified at beginning or end, but not defined, mark them and identify their definitions as you come across them in a chapter. Vocabulary lists appear at: –beginning of chapter –end of chapter –end of the textbook If terms are identified at beginning or end, but not defined, mark them and identify their definitions as you come across them in a chapter.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Glossary Mini-dictionary listing alphabetically the important terms used in a book Faster and more convenient than a dictionary Gives only the meaning used in the textbook Use the glossary as a study aid at the end of a course. Mini-dictionary listing alphabetically the important terms used in a book Faster and more convenient than a dictionary Gives only the meaning used in the textbook Use the glossary as a study aid at the end of a course.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers HOW TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS ARE ORGANIZED CHAPTER TITLE Major Heading Subheading Major Heading

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers HOW TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS ARE ORGANIZED AGE & AGING The Aging Process Social effects of aging Psychological consequences of aging Biological consequences of aging The Health of Older Persons

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers APPROACHING TEXTBOOKS IN NEW FIELDS OF STUDY Each academic discipline is a unique system of study. Spend more time than usual reading and studying. Learn as much as possible until you discover more about what is expected. Since you do not know how you will eventually organize and use it, process the same information in several different ways.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers APPROACHING TEXTBOOKS IN NEW FIELDS OF STUDY Use several methods of learning. Ask questions. –How are the ideas arranged? –Are there any cause and effect relationships operating? –What are the practical applications of this information?

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers APPROACHING TEXTBOOKS IN NEW FIELDS OF STUDY Look for similarities between the new subject matter and other academic fields that are familiar to you. Establish an overview of the field. Obtain additional reference materials, if necessary.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers READING TECHNICAL MATERIAL Fact Density: 1. Read technical material more slowly and carefully than other textbooks. 2. Plan on reviewing various sections several times. 3. Keep a notebook of important information. Fact Density: 1. Read technical material more slowly and carefully than other textbooks. 2. Plan on reviewing various sections several times. 3. Keep a notebook of important information.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers The Vocabulary of Technical Writing 1. Context clues are commonly included in technical writing. 2. Analyze word parts of technical vocabulary. 3. Learn to pronounce each new term you come across. 4. Make use of the glossary. 5. Buy a subject area dictionary if you are majoring in a technical field. 1. Context clues are commonly included in technical writing. 2. Analyze word parts of technical vocabulary. 3. Learn to pronounce each new term you come across. 4. Make use of the glossary. 5. Buy a subject area dictionary if you are majoring in a technical field.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Abbreviations and Notations Learn relevant abbreviations from that specific field. Check the appendix for lists of abbreviations and symbols. Make a list of the symbols. Learn relevant abbreviations from that specific field. Check the appendix for lists of abbreviations and symbols. Make a list of the symbols. Work through sample problems

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Graphic Aids Use drawings, charts, tables, and diagrams. 1.Go back and forth between the text and the illustrations. 2.Study each illustration carefully. 3.Test your understanding of illustrations by drawing and labeling an illustration of your own without looking at the one in the text. Use drawings, charts, tables, and diagrams. 1.Go back and forth between the text and the illustrations. 2.Study each illustration carefully. 3.Test your understanding of illustrations by drawing and labeling an illustration of your own without looking at the one in the text.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Examples and Sample Problems 1. Pay more attention to examples than you normally do in other textbooks. 2. Be sure to work through sample problems. 3. Use the problems at the end of the chapter as a self-test. 1. Pay more attention to examples than you normally do in other textbooks. 2. Be sure to work through sample problems. 3. Use the problems at the end of the chapter as a self-test.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers LEARNING STYLE TIPS Applied learner: Writing a list of what you expect to learn from the chapter in the order in which you expect it to be presented. Conceptual learner: Studying the headings in the table of contents and discovering how they fit together. Are you an applied learner or a conceptual learner?

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers SELF-TEST SUMMARY What types of learning aids do textbooks contain? How are textbooks organized? How can I adapt to new fields of study? What features distinguish technical material?

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers TEST-TAKING TIPS: Studying for Exams in Your Other Courses Review textbook chapters. Review lecture notes. Test yourself. Review previous exams and quizzes.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers Visit the Companion Website horter For additional readings, exercises, and Internet Activities, visit this book’s Companion Website. If you need a user name and password, please see your instructor.

Copyright 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing by Longman Publishers My Reading Lab For more practice with reading textbooks, visit MyReadingLab, click on the Reading Skills tab, and then click on Reading Textbooks---Grand Canyon, Arizona.