Introduction to the Book 1
1 Looking Inside Yourself 3
2 Thinking Clearly 24
3 Reading for Pleasure and Power 42
4 Managing Your Time 62
5 Taking Notes in Class 78
6 Improving Your Memory and Study Power 97
7 Reading Textbooks and Taking Notes 115
8 Taking Test 131
9 Achieving Basic Goals in Writing 147
10 Understanding the Writing Process 171
Final Matters 203
Essay Writing in a Nutshell 203
Research in a Nutshell 212
A Brief Note on Fitness 214
A Skill for Living Well: Kindness 217