Study Skills is a nontraditional approach to developing study skills needed in today's competitive academic environment. By studying this text, you will learn strategies to help you become efficient, solve problems, and apply critical-thinking skills as you prepare each day for assignments and participation in class. Becoming an active learner and focused student is the first step toward personal success. By learning to be a good listener, improving your note-taking skills, acquiring active reading skills, and perfecting other valuable study skills, you can boost your grades and experience a sense of accomplishment. In today's competitive academic environment, it is necessary to develop good habits that facilitate your understanding of content and retention of knowledge. Study Skills establishes the foundation to guide your journey to become a well-rounded student.