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General Education Study Guides
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Freshman College Composition
The Freshman College Composition guide measures skills required in most first-year English courses. The guide addresses grammar, various types of writing, and the analysis of prose and poetry. The guide also includes information on how to write a solid essay. Writing exercises are provided throughout each chapter, and a practice examination is located at the end of the guide. This guide can be used to study for either the Freshman College Composition exam or the Freshman College Composition exam with essay.
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Sharon Hamilton
B.A. University of Winnipeg
M.Ed. University of Manitoba
Ph.D. University of London
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English Composition
The English Composition study guide provides strategies for interpreting literature and writing effective essays. Topics discussed include the following: understanding and asserting a thesis, use and document sources, and the writing and revision process. Familiarity with an extensive body of literature is required as well. Writing exercises are provided throughout each chapter, and a practice examination is located at the end of the guide.
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Matt Kelley
B.A. Emory University
M.A. Purdue University
Ph.D. Purdue University
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Sharon Hamilton
B.A. University of Winnipeg
M.Ed. University of Manitoba
Ph.D. University of London
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Daniel Hefko
B.A. Ripon College
M.F.A. Purdue University
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Analysis of Literature
The Analysis and Interpretation of Literature study guide deals with the analysis and interpretation of poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), and drama from all over the world (primarily England and America), across time. It is accompanied by a textbook of key literary works. The focus of the guide is on aiding the reader in comprehending literature and analyzing it in terms of meaning, tone, style, and use of literary devices. Each chapter contains study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination is located at the end of the guide.
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Matt Kelley
B.A. Emory University
M.A. Purdue University
Ph.D. Purdue University
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American Literature
The American Literature study guide covers the most significant works of literature written in American over the last 350 years. It is accompanied by a textbook of key works. The guide covers the literature of colonial America, the literature of reason and revolution, the age of Romanticism, the age of Realism, and twentieth-century literature. Each unit contains several short-answer study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Heidemarie Weidner
M.A. Saint Mary's University, San Antonio
Ph.D. University of Louisville
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Art of the Western World
The Art of the Western World study guide accompanies the textbook Art: A Brief History by Marilyn Stokstad and explores themes found in art from Ancient Greece to the modern period. The author discusses themes in art from Western Europe and North America. Each unit contains several short-answer study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Bernadine Barnes
B.A. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.A. University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D. University of Virginia
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Introduction to Psychology
The Introduction to Psychology study guide focuses on basic elements of Psychology. Topics discussed include the following: foundations; development; sensation, perception, and states of consciousness; learning, memory, and thinking; motivation and emotion; personality, abnormal psychology, and psychotherapy; social behavior; and statistical reasoning. Short-answer study questions are provided at the end of each unit, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Chris Wagner
B.A. Purdue University
M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University
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Abnormal Psychology
The Abnormal Psychology study guide covers the following topics: abnormality; anxiety disorders; dissociative disorders; somatoform and factitious disorders; mood disorders; schizophrenia and psychotic disorders; sexual disorders; substance abuse disorders; personality disorders; childhood and developmental disorders; organic/cognitive disorders; and sleep, eating, and impulse-control disorders. Each unit contains short-answer study questions and answers, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Chris Wagner
B.A. Purdue University
M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University
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Educational Psychology
The Educational Psychology study guide focuses on the basic principles of Educational Psychology. Topics discussed include the following: human development; individual variations; learning theories and teaching practices; motivation and classroom management; planning and teaching; and evaluation of student learning. Short-answer study questions are provided at the end of each chapter, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Chris Wagner
B.A. Purdue University
M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University
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Sociology
The Sociology study guide focuses on the basic principles of Sociology. Topics discussed include the following: the study of society (including the sociological perspective and the research process); the self in society (including social structures and processes); social differences and inequality (including gender and race stratification); institutional spheres; and social dynamics and social change. Short-answer study questions are provided at the end of each chapter, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Kevin Everett
B.A. Kenyon College
M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Gerontology
The Gerontology study guide provides an overview of the study of aging. Topics discussed include the following: historical perspectives on aging; demographics; physical aging; psychological and mental health issues of aging; the sociology of aging; economics, work, and retirement; politics and public policy; and end-of-life issues. Each chapter contains short-answer study questions and answers, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Stephen Harkins
B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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American History I
The American History 1 study guide covers the history of the United States from early colonization to 1877. Topics discussed include the following: early colonization; Native Americans and the colonies; the War for Independence; the War of 1812; Nationalism vs. Sectionalism; expansion; the Civil War; and Reconstruction. Short-answer study questions are provided at the end of each chapter, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Peter Hoffer
B.A. University of Rochester
M.A. Harvard University
Ph.D. Harvard University
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American History II
The American History 2 study guide covers the history of the United States from 1865 to the present. Topics discussed include the following: Reconstruction; industrial supremacy; Progressivism; the Great War; the Great Depression; the New Deal; the Second World War; and the Cold War. Short-answer study questions are provided at the end of each unit, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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David Steigerwald
B.A. Ohio State University
M.A. University of Rochester
Ph.D. University of Rochester
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Western Civilization I
The Western Civilization 1 study guide covers the history of Western Civilization from the Ancient Near East to 1648. Topics discussed include the Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece and Hellenistic Civilization, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Reformation, and early modern Europe. Each chapter contains study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Michael Kulikowski
B.A. Rutgers University
M.A., Ph.D. University of Toronto
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World Civilization II
The Western Civilization 2 study guide covers the history of Western Civilization from 1648 to the present. Topics discussed include the following: Absolutism; the Scientific Revolution; Enlightenment; the French Revolution; the Industrial Revolution; Liberalism; Nationalism; international and industrial competition; the First World War; turmoil between the wars; the Second World War; and new power relationships. Short-answer and fill-in-the-blank study questions are provided for each chapter, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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James Farr
B.A. University of Mississippi
M.A. Memphis State University
Ph.D. Northwestern University
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American Government
The American Government study guide focuses on the history and structure of government in the United States. Elements discussed include the following: the Constitution; American Federalism; the First Amendment; equal rights; citizenship rights; American culture and ideology; political diversity; history of political parties; campaigns and elections; the roles of Congress, the President, and the Judicial branch; and bureaucratic power. Each chapter contains a summary, notes, short-answer and multiple-choice study questions, and lists of key terms. A complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Debra DeLaet
B.A. Miami University (Ohio)
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame
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Microeconomics
The Microeconomics study guide focuses on the basic principles of economics in terms of individual areas of activity. Topics discussed include the following: resource scarcity; capitalism; the market system; public finance; demand and supply functions; production costs; price determination; monopolistic competition; oligopoly competition; wage determination; general market equilibrium; taxation; government regulation; the economics of agriculture; income distribution; labor history; the economics of international trade; and Marxian economics. Each chapter includes a summary, notes, short-answer and multiple-choice study questions, and lists of key terms. A complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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John Horowitz
B.A. Weber State College
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
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Macroeconomics
The Macroeconomics study guide focuses on the basic principles of economics in terms of whole systems. Topics discussed include the following: resource scarcity; capitalism; the market system; public finance; national income accounting; instability and the changing aggregate demand and aggregate supply; the dynamics of aggregate demand and aggregate supply; Keynesian employment theory; fiscal policy; the history of money and the banking institutions; monetary theory and policy; the deficit and the national debt; economic growth; the economics of international trade; economic development; and Marxian economics. Each chapter includes a summary, notes, short-answer and multiple-choice study questions, and lists of key terms. A complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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John Horowitz
B.A. Weber State College
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
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Anatomy and Physiology
The Anatomy and Physiology study guide focuses on the structures of the body and the ways in which these structures interact. Topics addressed include the following: cells; tissues; the integumentary system; the skeletal system; muscle physiology; the nervous system; the endocrine system; blood; the cardiovascular system; the lymphatic system; the immune system; the respiratory system; the digestive system; metabolism; the urinary system; fluid and electrolyte balance; the reproductive system; and the specialized senses. The guide includes an Appendix of drawings of key systems. Each chapter includes short-answer study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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David Moffett
Ph.D. University of Miami
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Chemistry
The Chemistry study guide covers material that is typically taught in a one-year general chemistry course. Topics covered include the structures of matter, reactions types, equations, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics. A complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Joel Mague
B.A. Amherst College
Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Microbiology
The Microbiology study guide focuses on the study of microscopic forms of life. Topics covered include the following: basic chemistry for life; prokaryotic structure; eukaryotic cells; fundamentals of virology; growth and nutrition of microbes; metabolism; genetics; control of infectious agents; antibiotic therapy; interactions of host and pathogens; antimicrobial defenses; pathogenic bacteria and fungi; parasites; and viruses. Each unit contains short-answer study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Steve Larsen
B.A. Utah State University
M.S. Utah State University
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
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Statistics
The Statistics study guide provides an introduction to the fundamentals of statistics. Topics discussed include the following: data description; probability and probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; statistical estimation and hypothesis testing; regression; correlation; and one-way analysis of variance. Each section contains several sample problems and questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide. Note: users of this guide should have a basic knowledge of algebra.
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Gudmund Iversen
A.M. University of Michigan
Ph.D. Harvard University
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Biology
The Biology study guide provides a detailed overview of the basic principles of biology. Topics covered include the following: the chemistry of life; cells; genetics; prokaryotes and viruses; protists; fungi; plants; kingdom animalia; humans; ecology and animal behavior; and evolution and classification. The guide contains several illustrations in each chapter to aid the reader in understanding the material. Each unit contains short-answer and multiple-choice study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice exam to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Steve Larsen
B.A. Utah State University
M.S. Utah State University
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
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Corrine Ulbright
Ph.D. Washington University at St. Louis
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Robert Yost
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania
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Natural Science
The Natural Science study guide provides an overview of the physical and biological sciences. Topics discussed in the section on physical sciences include the following: the Scientific Method; classical mechanics; heat; thermodynamics; states of matter; relativity; electricity and magnetism; waves, light, and sound; atomic structure and properties; elementary particles; nuclear reactions; chemical elements, compounds, and reactions; molecular structure and bonding; the Earth; and the universe. The section on biological sciences covers the following subjects: cell organization and division; bioenergetics; biosynthesis; genetics; organisms (structure, function, development, and classification); heredity; evolution; and concepts of population and ecology. A complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Darrell Leap
Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University
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Ethics
The Ethics study guide focuses on material normally taught in a one-semester course in ethics. Topics discussed include the following: ethical theories (such as utilitarianism and existentialism); ethical concepts (such as justice and respect); metaethics; moral reasoning; social and personal ethical practice; medical ethics, professional ethical practice; and environmental issues. Each chapter contains study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Michael Gill
M.A., Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Technical Writing
The Technical Writing study guide covers aspects of both the theory behind technical writing and the application of technical writing skills. The guide includes material on short reports, page and graphic design, proposal writing, business correspondence, and editing and proofreading. Each chapter contains several short-answer study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Julia Gergits
B.A. DePaul University
M.A. Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. University of Minnesota
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James Schramer
B.A. University of Washington
M.A. University of Washington
Ph.D. University of Minnesota
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Introduction to World Religions
The Introduction to World Religions study guide focuses on material normally taught in a one-semester course in religion. The author discusses the three monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The author also discusses Native American religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Each chapter contains study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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Kenneth Atkinson
B.S. Oakland University
M.A. TempleUniversity
Ph.D. Temple University
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Principles of Public Speaking
The Principles of Public Speaking study guide covers concepts typically found in a one-semester speech course. The study guide prepares learners to challenge a two-part examination. Part one consists of multiple-choice questions. Part two requires a four-minute persuasive speech. Topics discussed in the study guide include ethical, historical, and social considerations in public speaking; audience analysis; topics, purpose, structure, organization, content, and supporting materials of speeches; research; language and style; delivery; communication apprehension; listening and feedback; and criticism and evaluation. Each chapter contains study questions, and a complete, multiple-choice practice examination to test comprehension is located at the end of the guide.
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James C. McCroskey
B.S. Southern State Teachers College
M.A. University of South Dakota
Ed.D. Pennsylvania State University
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Jason S. Wrench
B.S. Texas Technical University
M.A. Texas Technical University
Ed.D. West Virginia University
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Virginia Peck Richmond
M.A. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
M.A. West Virginia University
Ph.D. University of Nebraska
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