| Subject Guide for Learning Skills |
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Locating Learning Skills information at LATTC Library.
See the suggested Subject Headings below for searching books; E-books; Research Databases for journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; and internet sites.
Subject Headings
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Academic writing
Authorship
College student orientation
English language--Errors of usage
English language--Grammar
English language--Punctuation
English language--Usage
Essays
Grammar
High interest-low vocabulary books
Homework
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Independent study
Life skills
Note-taking
Paragraphs
Reading (Adult education)
Readers for new literates
Report writing
Rhetoric
Self-help techniques
Study skills
Vocabulary
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Research Databases
Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles; research reports; image sources; primary documents; specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, and more.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Multi-subject virtual reference sources including multi-volume encyclopedias, dictionaries, and specialized reference sources.
General OneFile
Full-text articles from magazines, journals, news and reference sources, and multimedia materials including pod casts and audio files.
Grolier Online
Search for encyclopedia articles including links, tables, fact boxes, atlases, maps, flags, pictures and art. Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary offers etymological analysis, listings of variant spellings, and shows pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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Select Reference Books
| TITLE
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Call Number |
| Dictionary of Algebra, Arithmetic, and trigonometry |
REF 510.3 Dic |
| Dictionary of pronunciation : guide to English spelling and speech. |
REF 423.1 Noo |
| Get Wise!: mastering grammar skills. |
REF 425 Ros c.2 |
| Grammar Traps: a handbook of the 20 most common grammar misstates and how to avoid them. |
REF 428.2 Dol c.3 |
| Punctuation: simplified and applied. |
REF 428.2 Woo |
| The Penguin dictionary of mathematics. |
REF 510.3 Pen |
| The Penguin Roget’s college thesaurus in dictionary form. |
REF 423.1 Mor |
Select Reserve Books
| TITLE
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Call Number |
| Exploring the Internet using critical thinking skills : a self-paced workbook for learning to effectively use the Internet and evaluate online information. |
Reserve Desk 025.04 Jon |
| How to write book reports. |
Reserve Desk 808.066 Tei |
| How to write successfully in high school and college. |
Reserve Desk 808.02 Len |
| The Longman handbook for writers and readers. |
Reserve Desk 808.042 Ans |
| The Thinker's guide to how to read a paragraph and beyond : the art of close reading : how to read a text worth reading and take ownership of its important ideas. |
Reserve Desk 428.4 Pau |
Select Circulating Books
| TITLE
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Call Number |
| The elements of learning. |
378.170281 Ban |
| Gateways to correct spelling. |
428.1 Aye |
| An introduction to mathematical thinking : algebra and number systems. |
510 Gil |
| Schaum's quick guide to writing great essays. |
808.042 Mcc |
| Study and thinking skills in college. |
378.1702812 Mcw |
| Study tactics. |
371.3028 Arm |
| Taking tests and scoring high : how to study for tests and pass them. |
371.2 Hon |
| Time for college : when you work, have a family, and want more from life. |
378.170281 Sie |
| Tools in the learning trade : a guide to eight indispensable tools for college students. |
011.02 Bel |
Select E-books
| TITLE
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Call Number |
| The elements of learning [electronic resource]. |
Electronic Book |
| How to study [electronic resource]. |
Electronic Book |
| Prepare for college [electronic resource]. |
Electronic Book |
| Real-life math [electronic resource]. |
Electronic Book |
| The research project [electronic resource] : how to write it. |
Electronic Book |
| Schaum's quick guide to writing great essays [electronic resource]. |
Electronic Book |
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Select Internet Sites
Dr. Grammar: Your Rx for Writing Ills http://www.drgrammar.org/
Created by an English professor at University of Northern Iowa, this web site includes an archive of answers to questions about grammar, punctuation, spelling and more. Also includes links to online dictionaries, information on plagiarism, documentation resources, word origins,
Guide to Grammar & Writing http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
This site is organized into levels: word & sentence, paragraph, and essay & research paper. Also includes the following categories: ask grammar, quizzes, search devices; peripherals & powerpoints; and GrammarPoll, guestbook, awards. Each category has a drop down menu where you can select topics of choice.
Study Guides & Strategies http://www.studygs.net/
This web site includes practical learning skills advice organized into the following categories: preparing, learning, studying, learning with others, online learning/communicating, classroom participation, project management, research, reading skills, preparing for test, taking tests, writing basics, writing types, vocabulary/spelling, resources, math, and science and technology.
StudyStack http://www.studystack.com/
"The StudyStackTM concept was designed to help people memorize information about various subjects. Using the StudyStack web site, you use your computer to display a stack of "virtual cards" which contain information about a certain subject. Just like flashcards, you can review the information at your own pace discarding the cards you've learned and keeping the ones you still need to review."
Vocabulary http://www.vocabulary.com/
Improve your vocabulary by playing puzzle games available at three levels: "high-elementary (Level 1), junior high-middle school (Level 2) and high school-college prep (Level 3)." Once you submit the games, this site will check your answers and email you your score.
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