Do you want to be a more effective student?  Here are some materials to help you expand your study and critical thinking skills. Our complete catalog, which includes electronic books and databases, provides additional resources.  Some search terms are:  how to study, critical thinking, study skills, examinations study guides, note taking, test taking skills, reading, and study techniques.

Books
Coman, Marcia. How to Improve Your Study Skills. LB2395 .C728 H8 1998
Ellis, David. Becoming a Master Student. REF LB2343.3 .E47 B3 1985
Harnadek, Anita. Critical Thinking. LB1062.5 .H289 C9
Kesselman-Turkel, Judi. Study Smarts. LB1049 .K42 S9 1981
Presseisen, Barbara. Thinking Skills: Research and Practice. LB1062.5 .P935 T4 1986
Scruggs, Thomas. Teaching Test-Taking Skills LB3060.57 .S435 T3 1992
Woods, James E. How to Succeed in College with Dyslexia. LC4708 .W895 H8 1989

Audio-Visual
Critical Thinking: How to Evaluate Information and Draw Conclusions. VHS, 46"
         CSAV LB1062.5 .C934c 1987
How to Read a Textbook. VHS, 18". Main CSAV PN83 .H847g 1989
How to Take Notes. VHS, 16". Main CSAV LB2395 .H847g 1989
The Reading Process. VHS, 28". CSAV LB1050 .R287p 1986
Reading Strategies. VHS, 28". CSAV LB1050 .R287s 1986
Where There’s a Will There’s an A. VHS, 156" (2 tapes). Main CSAV LB2395 .W567 1988

Online Resources
Study Guides and Strategies
Study Skills Guide for Students
Study Skills Self Help Information

Other PCC Resources
PCC Learning Center.  Tutoring Services
PCC Math and English ProShops (Library, 2nd Level)

February 2010