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© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Chapter 17: Reading in the Natural Sciences Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Learning Objectives: To understand the scientific approach To develop specialized reading techniques for the sciences To learn to work with process, cause-and- effect, classification, and problem/solution patterns To adapt study strategies for the sciences

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers The sciences focus on asking questions about our physical and biological world and seeking answers to those questions.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Specialized Reading Techniques Preview Before Reading Adopt a Scientific Mind Set Learn Terminology and Notation Learn Symbols and Abbreviations Learn Everyday Words and Special Meanings

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Specialized Reading Techniques Read Section by Section Study Sample Problems Study and Draw Diagrams Brush Up on Math Skills

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Thought Patterns in the Natural Sciences Process Cause and Effect Classification Problem/Solution

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Thought Patterns in the Natural Sciences Process and Cause/Effect List the steps. Draw diagrams or maps. Describe the process aloud.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Thought Patterns in the Natural Sciences Classification Determine what is being classified. Look for a summary sentence. On what basis is the classification made? What characteristics do members of the group share?

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Thought Patterns in the Natural Sciences Problem/Solution 1. Read the problem and identify what is asked for. 2. Make a drawing of the problem. 3. State the principle of the problem. 4. Calculate the solution. 5. Analyze your answer. 6. Review your solution process.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Adapting Your Study Techniques Complete reading assignments before attending lectures. Highlight your textbook selectively. Use outlining. Integrate your lab work with the text and lectures.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Adapting Your Study Techniques Use chapter problems as guides. Develop a weekly study plan. Prepare for exams. Make lists of problems. Identify key laws and concepts. Determine emphasis of instructor. Prepare a practice test. Join a study group.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers If You Are Having Difficulty Use available resources. Make changes in your learning strategies. Learn from classmates. Double your study time. Purchase a review book or use the CD-ROM with the book.

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Summary Questions What are some specialized techniques for reading the natural sciences? What are the four thought patterns predominate in the sciences? What are some suggestions for adapting study techniques in the sciences? What can you do if you are having difficulty?

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Read the biology article and complete the exercises following the selection. “Death Stars and Dinosaurs: The Great Extinctions” by Robert Wallace