Publications – Dreihaus College of Business
Title
An Exploratory Analysis of Textbook Usage and Study Habits: Misperceptions and Barriers to Success
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
January 2010
Abstract
The authors explore how and to what extent students use their textbooks. Data was collected through a survey regarding when reading is primarily done, how the textbook is used for studying, and which specific study strategies the students used. The results indicate that students know it is important to read, know the professor expects them to read, and know it will impact their grade, yet most students still do not read the textbook. Finally, we also examine what students feel would motivate them to increase their usage of the textbook.
Source Publication
College Teaching
Recommended Citation
Berry, Thomas; Cook, Lori; Hill, Nancy; and Stevens, Kevin. (2010) An Exploratory Analysis of Textbook Usage and Study Habits: Misperceptions and Barriers to Success. College Teaching. 31-39.
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