Efficient and flexible reading /
Kathleen T. McWhorter.
- 7th ed.
- New York : Pearson/Longman Publishers, c2005.
- xxii, 620 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Developing your efficiency and flexibility -- Active reading and learning -- Strengthening your word power -- Main ideas and paragraph structure -- Patterns : relationships among ideas -- Reading essays and articles -- Techniques for learning textbook material -- Learning and retention strategies -- Graphic and visual literacy -- Critical analysis -- Evaluating arguments and persuasive writing -- Reading and evaluating internet sources -- Skimming and scanning -- Techniques for reading faster.