Reading Center: Links

Being a good student is sometimes a challenge. These are some links that may help you organize your studying to make the most of your study time. Come to the Reading Center to see a tutor to help you use graphic organizers or a study reading strategy. You are not alone. Don't wait! Call today 661.722.6300, extension 6229.

Links

All links are external to AVC.

Reading Study Skills and Study Aids

• Jim Burke's English Companion
• Study Guides
• Becoming a Master Student
• Reading Critically
• How to Mark a Book by Mortimer Adler
• Textbook Marking
• Cornell Notes

Active vs. Passive Learning

• What is the Difference Between Active and Passive Learning?

Thinking Critically

• An Introduction to Bloom's Taxonomy of Critical Thinking
• Using Questions to Think Critically

Skills Practice

• Learning Express Software

Do you want to be well-read? Try these lists of books

• The Great Books
• List of Banned Books
• A Comprehensive List of Books
• Books Stephanie Meyer Thinks You Should Read
• NY Times Bestsellers List

Just for Fun

• Bookcrossing
• PaperBack Swap