New worlds : an introduction to college reading /
Joe Cortina, Janet Elder.
- 3rd ed.
- Boston : McGraw Hill, c2008.
- xxvi, 661 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
Pt. I: A new world of learning: getting started in college : 1. Being successful in college: a new world of reading and studying ; 2. Developing a college-level vocabulary: a new world of words -- Pt. II: A new world of understanding: using core comprehension skills when you read college textbooks : 3. Determining the topic ; 4. Locating the stated main idea ; 5. Formulating an implied main idea ; 6. Identifying supporting details ; 7. Recognizing authors' writing patterns -- Pt. III: A new world of reading and thinking critically : 8. Reading critically ; 9. Thinking critically -- Pt. IV: A new world of studying : 10. Approaching college reading and studying ; 11. Applying core comprehension skills as you study -- Appendixes: 1. Glossary of terms ; 2. Master vocabulary list ; 3. Maps of the United States and the world.