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ERIC Number: EJ268488
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Traditional Skills for Nontraditional Students.
Sheridan, E. Marcia
Improving College and University Teaching, v30 n3 p138-41 Sum 1982
An Indiana University at South Bend study examined the needs of nontraditional freshmen by determining difficulty levels of introductory course materials, identifying freshman reading and study skills levels, and providing coursework to increase retention. Results indicate that reading and study skills programs are essential. (MSE)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Basic Skills, College Freshmen, Developmental Studies Programs, Difficulty Level, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Introductory Courses, Nontraditional Students, Part Time Students, Reading Skills, School Holding Power, Study Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Indiana University South Bend