10 Tactics to Tackle Studying: Guide to Elementary School, High School, and Undergraduate Success Ages 11+

By Dr. Tiffany P. Brown PharmD and Myia N. Brown

Many books are available for specific tests such as the MCAT, GRE, and PCAT, but how do you study for your everyday classes to make the good grades on your report card and transcript?

Many schools teach time management and the subject matter, but you are on your own when you get home. This book has 10 great tips on how to study at home to make the grades you need to be successful in school, your job, grocery shopping, and more!

If you never learned study skills, you will gain insight from reading this book. Build your confidence and help your future. There are also bonus tips on how to be a great student in 10 Tactics to Tackle Studying!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490843230

Dr. Tiffany P. Brown PharmD

Dr. Tiffany P. Brown, PharmD was raised in a low-income household on the south side of Chicago with her parents, four sisters, and brother. Dr. Brown graduated Valedictorian from Burnside Scholastic Academy and in the Top 10 of Kenwood Academy high school. She also graduated Magna Cum Laude as well as the President’s Cup Recipient, awarded to the most outstanding graduating senior, at Chicago State University (CSU) in 2009 where she received her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. She received her Doctorate in Pharmacy from CSU’s PharmD program in May 2013. Currently, Dr. Brown is a community pharmacist, motivational speaker, mentor, and model. She always wanted better for her family and other minorities, which is why she studied hard to be a blessing to others. This book is one of the many fruits of her labor to be shared. Contact the author at [e-mail]!

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ISBN: 978-1-4908-4322-3 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4908-4323-0 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014912011

WestBow Press rev. date: 08/06/2014

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Contents

Chapter 1: Organize Your Notes

Chapter 2: Read Easy

Chapter 3: Investigate

Chapter 4: Question Mark

Chapter 5: Don’t Re-invent the Wheel

Chapter 6: Condensing

Chapter 7: Sing Smart

Chapter 8: Acronyms Are Your Friends

Chapter 9: Connect the dots

Chapter 10: The Test

Chapter 11: Summary

Chapter 12: Final Words

Dedicated to my Brown family: Melton Brown, Jr, Dorise J. Brown, Melanie L. Brown, Atavia V. Brown, Shauntelle D. Brown, Myia N. Brown, and Melton Brown, III. My grandma, Bettye J. Brown and late granddad, Melton Brown, Sr. My cousin and pastor, Eld. Christopher T. Harris, Sr.

My extended family, friends, and mentors: George B. Howell, Jr, Mr. Michael Boraz, Mr. Charles Collins, Andrea Dickey, Kellen Marshall, Dr. Danielle Johnson, Yashi Conner, Dr. Frank Pogue, Dr.