Reading 101 - Academic Skills Building

This course is intended to help students meet the demands of college-level reading.  During the semester, the course offers opportunities for students to build background knowledge, improve vocabulary, and build study skills and test-taking abilities. Critical reading and study skills will be applied to the individual student’s other college course material to see a practical application of these skills.

­Each class is customized to the needs of the students. Topics that are typically covered include:

• How to read and understand your textbook
• Main ideas and supporting details
• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Concentration strategies
• Study strategies
• Note-taking
• Test Taking
• Vocabulary building
• Memory strategies
• Using technology--study apps, library resources, presentation platforms
• Doing research (finding credible sources, avoiding plagiarism, citing sources properly)

For additional information regarding this course, contact the division office at (815) 921-2002