How to Study

So You’re Not the Next Hemingway
I’m convinced that too many of you place the emphasis in “writing
papers” on the word “writing.” In Chapter 7 I’ll introduce you to a
remarkably easy way to take notes and organize your information.
By breaking down any paper, no matter how complex, into easy-to-
follow steps, I’ll help you create papers infinitely better than before—
even if you’re still no threat to Hemingway (or anybody else) when it
comes to writing.
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How to “Ace” Any Test
Chapter 8 covers the dos and don’ts of test preparation, including the
differences between studying for weekly quizzes, midterms, and final
examinations; why last-minute cramming doesn’t work (but how to
do it if you have no other choice—shame!); studying for and taking
different types of tests (multiple-choice, true/false, essay, open book,
and so on); how to increase your guessing scores; even which 
questions to answer first and which to leave for last.
How Smart Do You Study?
How to Study is the most comprehensive study guide ever written—
a fundamental, step-by-step approach that you can follow to develop
and sharpen your study skills.
If you’re struggling through college or graduate school, here’s your life
preserver.
If you’re a high school student planning to attend college, now’s your
chance to hone your study skills.
If you’re heading for trade school or not even considering college—
even if you’re ready to drop out of high school at the earliest possible
instant, you still need How to Study.
If you’re an adult returning to the classroom after a lengthy absence,
there’s no substitute for the tips and techniques you will learn in this
helpful collection.
So what if you’re a really poor student? How smart you are is not the
point. What counts is how smart you study.
With the possible exception of the 2 percent of you who qualify as
“gifted,” the effective study habits How to Study teaches will help 
students of any age and ability level.
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If your grades are average to good, you will see a definite improve-
ment. If you are on the borderline of the pass/fail range, you will
benefit considerably. If good study habits are in place but rusty as a
result of years away from the classroom, How to Study will be the
perfect refresher for you.
And if you are one of those “gifted” 2 percent, I still think you’ll 
find many helpful techniques in these pages.