{"id":20,"date":"2012-07-17T07:56:18","date_gmt":"2012-07-17T12:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/reading\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:16:40","slug":"reading","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/books.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1324 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/books-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Books\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/books-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/books-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/books.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Reasons to come to the Center for Reading and Writing:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">To work one-on-one to improve understanding and comprehension of course readings<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">To learn how to annotate and outline<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">To learn how to do a close reading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reading requirements in college are demanding. Students are expected to read hundreds of pages of text for a variety of classes, each with the assumption that the student is able to synthesize, analyze, and incorporate new learning into the course.\u00a0 The Center for Reading and Writing provides guidance and strategies to help students accomplish these goals in all disciplines.<\/p>\n<p>Our consultants will work one-on-one or in small groups with students helping them to navigate the demands of college level reading. Comprehension and understanding of a text increase when the reader is aware of the strategies that he or she uses, as well as when a discussion is held with peers.\u00a0 Therefore, coming to the Center for a reading session is a great way to enhance and improve academic performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Correct Assumptions about College Reading<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Reading is an ACTIVE pursuit, not passive.<\/li>\n<li>Texts should be read more than once.<\/li>\n<li>Annotating and\/or note taking while reading are imperative.<\/li>\n<li>Thinking critically about the text means engaging in a conversation with the author, asking questions, and making connections to other readings, theories, and ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Depending upon your purpose, texts should be read at varying rates and depths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Watch this video to find out five strategies to improve your reading:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fh3Rpp6nd4w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Reading in Five<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>The Reading Process<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>Reading is a process that must be considered and executed with care and focus.\u00a0 Understanding of content and nuances of text are not achieved by a single reading.\u00a0 Texts are meant to be read multiple times, employing different strategies which are determined by the stage of reading you are in.\u00a0 The stages are <strong>pre-reading, reading, re-reading, <\/strong>and<strong> post reading<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Center provides support for each of these stages in the reading process.<\/p>\n<p>During each of these stages, the issue of <strong>flexibility<\/strong> and <strong>rate<\/strong> are extremely important.\u00a0 The best readers are flexible and know when and how to vary their rate according to the demands of the text and the expectations of the reader.\u00a0 For example, a chemistry textbook should be read differently than a newspaper article.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE STAGES OF READING:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>PRE-READING<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Previewing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you read, familiarize yourself with the text.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Survey the material to get a feel for the text and to determine ahead of time why you are reading, what you already know about the topic, and how it should be read.<\/li>\n<li>Notice the title and date of publication.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate the introduction and conclusion and any questions that follow.<\/li>\n<li>Define your expectations of the material.<\/li>\n<li>Identify assumptions,\u00a0interests and\u00a0knowledge about the text and author.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questioning:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Before you read, ask questions about the text.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is your purpose for reading?\u00a0 What do you hope to get out of the text?<\/li>\n<li>Use the journalist&#8217;s questions (who, what, when, where, how and why) to begin a method of inquiry which will continue while you read.<\/li>\n<li>Keep all of these questions in mind and look for the answers while you read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>READING and RE-READING<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Reading Actively:<br \/>\n<\/strong>While you read, maintain an active engagement with the text.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Think about the text as you read.<\/li>\n<li>Have an internal dialogue with the author.<\/li>\n<li>Visualize what the writer is saying.<\/li>\n<li>Try to\u00a0uncover the\u00a0central and\u00a0secondary ideas. Ask yourself, what is the writer saying? What does the author want me to know? What am I learning about? How does this relate to my own observations and experiences?<\/li>\n<li>Make connections to other theories and ideas discussed in class.<\/li>\n<li>Try to paraphrase or retell what you are reading.<\/li>\n<li>Distinguish between fact and opinion.<\/li>\n<li>Reread confusing parts; most texts benefit from a second and sometimes third reading.<\/li>\n<li>Continue asking questions as you read.\u00a0 Question the author and his credibility. Question yourself and your understanding of the text.\u00a0 Question how this new information fits into and perhaps challenges previously held beliefs and understanding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information and resources about reading actively, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dartmouth.edu\/~acskills\/success\/reading.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Active Reading<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Annotating:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The importance of annotating while reading cannot be emphasized enough. The physical act of writing while reading enables the reader to immediately engage with the text more actively.<\/p>\n<p>To annotate literally means to make marks.\u00a0 While reading, mark up the text with your thoughts. The more you write while reading, the more engaged you will be. Active engagement with text leads to stronger synthesis and understanding along with greater retention of content.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>POST-READING<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Responding:<br \/>\n<\/strong>After you read, stop and think before moving on.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze and evaluate what you have\u00a0read and support your judgments with references to the text.<\/li>\n<li>Generate questions focusing on how and why things happened.<\/li>\n<li>Form connections to the content by incorporating information from class lectures,\u00a0other texts, personal experiences,\u00a0 proven observations, and world knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Reread and create a more thoughtful interpretation and synthesis\u00a0of the author&#8217;s ideas to build, change, or revise your understanding of the material.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reviewing<br \/>\n<\/strong>After you read, determine your understanding of the text.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you able to summarize what you read and rehearse what you learned?<\/li>\n<li>Review your annotations and revisit the questions you created before you read. Write the answers.<\/li>\n<li>Formulate extended questions about the text.<\/li>\n<li>Rehearse what you have learned through self-talk, graphic organizers, peer discussions, and\/or study groups.<\/li>\n<li>Determine what you may not understand and ask your instructor or classmates to clarify information.<\/li>\n<li>Extend your knowledge by visiting websites, locating additional sources, creating study guides, and asking new questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Reading Strategies<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>Reading well requires using multiple strategies throughout various stages of the reading process.<\/p>\n<p>Interact with text by constantly checking your understanding, asking questions of the text and the author, and making connections within the text.<\/p>\n<p>Apply different strategies at different stages and for different purposes.\u00a0 No one strategy fits all reading situations. Develop a repertoire of strategies and use them often.\u00a0 Below are a few useful strategies.:<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Global Strategies<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set a purpose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Activate prior knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preview<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the content fits the purpose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use bold type, italics, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Critically analyze and evaluate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use context clues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Skim for helpful characteristics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use supports, such as graphs, charts, and diagrams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make predictions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check predictions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Problem Solving Strategies<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read slowly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get back on track<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adjust rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pay close attention when the text gets difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stop and think<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visualize<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Try to figure out unknown words<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support Strategies<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read difficult texts aloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Summarize<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Underline and circle important information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discuss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use tools such as the dictionary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paraphrase ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Self-question<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go back and forth in the text to connect ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more thoughts on strategy use from Villanova University by visiting: <a href=\"http:\/\/www61.homepage.villanova.edu\/kevin.hughes\/Reading%20Well.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thoughts on Reading Well<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Look over some of these helpful suggestions found on Pinterest as well!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-pin-scale-height=\"240\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ramapocollege\/college-reading-tips\/\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Responding to Reading<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h3><strong>Responding to Assigned Reading<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After you have completed your reading assignments, you will be asked to respond in several ways. You may have to complete a reading log, journal entry, response essay, or\u00a0thesis paper, participate in class discussions, reading groups, oral presentations, or you may have an exam. Whatever your responsibility, you should be\u00a0organized and equipped to tackle the task.<\/p>\n<p>The way in which you respond to the texts assigned for class is largely driven by the professor\u2019s intentions.\u00a0 How will the text be used? What guidelines or questions did the professor give you prior to handing out the assignment?<\/p>\n<p>Using an active reading process before, during, and after reading as outlined in the previous sections, will best prepare you for any type of response required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember to annotate and take notes on the reading material. \u00a0This will enable you to easily recall information, find evidence to support your thinking, and be completely prepared for whatever form of response is expected of you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here is a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/READINGRESPONSE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tip Sheet<\/a> for responding to readings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Reading in the Disciplines<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>College students should be engaged and active readers in all of their content area subjects. To read in the disciplines, students should use the same active reading stages previously mentioned, however certain majors require slight modifications to these strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Annotating and note taking are of utmost importance.\u00a0 Highlighting is helpful, however, making a note as to WHY that section is highlighted helps to reinforce the content and allows the reader to remember why that particular information is important.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"skills\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Study Skills and Time Management<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>Finding and staying with study habits that work best for you as a learner are an essential part of college success.<\/p>\n<p>The Center provides one-on-one consulting, valuable resources and hands-on workshops for students who want to enrich their learning experiences,\u00a0revise their\u00a0study\u00a0techniques,\u00a0and achieve their academic potential.\u00a0\u00a0Investigate the links below to refresh your memory regarding familiar study and time management habits, or find new methods that will enhance and improve the skills you already have.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-pin-scale-height=\"240\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ramapocollege\/study-skills-and-time-management\/\"><\/a>\r\n\r\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Take a minute to read this article regarding why simply rereading is NOT the best strategy when preparing for tests:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facultyfocus.com\/articles\/teaching-professor-blog\/rethinking-rereading\/?utm_campaign=Faculty%20Focus&amp;utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=62933510&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_X1_agt567SdQEmNiVreJ_E5ouVyNEdzBgPn9T0xPqTD9uu4p8_z7t_u7yk61gLvl7Lf8mA0rcxlz_8z30h7V11etz6Q&amp;_hsmi=62933510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rethinking Rereading<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Study and Success Strategies from the Berkeley Student Learning Center at the University of California, Berkeley<br \/>\n<\/strong>Along with multiple test taking, note taking, and study skills suggestions, this website has a &#8220;Seven Day Procrastination Elimination&#8221; plan that helps students avoid the negative effects that arise as a result of procrastination.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/slc.berkeley.edu\/programs\/strategic-learning-program\/resources\">Strategic Learning Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cornell Note Taking<\/strong> is a recommended format to assist students in organizing and processing notes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/how-to-study\/taking-notes\/cornell-note-taking-system\/\">Cornell Note Taking<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Helpful Handouts for Reading and Study Skills<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<h3><strong>Helpful Handouts for Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>ENGAGED and ACTIVE READING STRATEGIES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/07\/How-to-Do-a-Close-Reading.docx\">How to Do a Close Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-1.pdf\">Close Reading to Write<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-4.pdf\">Critical Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/ReadingEnglishLitandPoetry.doc\">Reading English Literature and Poetry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Reading Notes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-15.pdf\">Guide to Reading Primary Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>STUDY STRATEGIES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2012\/07\/Concentration.doc\">Concentration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-36.pdf\">Avoid Cramming for Tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-17.pdf\">Concept Mapping <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-19.doc\">Increasing Memory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>NOTE-TAKING STRATEGIES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-22.pdf\">Note-taking Tips 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-23.pdf\">Note-Taking Tips 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-25.pdf\">Q-Notes for reading, questioning and studying<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-24.pdf\">Evaluating a Difficult Lecture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>SELF MANAGEMENT<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-31.ppt\">Choose Effective Self-Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-28.doc\">Determine How you Spend your Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-34.pdf\">My Financial Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>TEST PREP<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-39.pdf\">Six Steps to Faster Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/crw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2013\/03\/20-40.pdf\">Prepare for a Test: Make your own<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/handouts\/essay-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preparing For and Taking Essay Exams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reasons to come to the 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