
HOW TO STUDY
BY - GEORGE FILLMORE SWAIN, LL. D.
McGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, INC. NEW YORK: 370 SEVENTH AVENUE LONDON: 6 & 8 BOUVERIE ST., E. C. 4 1917
HOW TO STUDY
A seasoned professor of engineering shares the frustration of watching bright students stumble simply because they lack reliable study habits. Drawing on decades of classroom experience, the author pinpoints the gap between memorizing facts and truly understanding material. This opening sets the stage for a clear, no‑nonsense guide aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to learn.
The core of the work is a compact set of principles that the teacher can model and the student can practice. It emphasizes logical thinking, disciplined review, and spotting the hidden reasons behind mistakes. Readers will find concrete suggestions for turning ordinary study sessions into purposeful, efficient learning experiences.
Beyond tactics, the book reflects on the broader purpose of education: to empower individuals to meet life’s challenges and develop their full potential. It argues that knowledge alone is insufficient without the right methods to harness it. By adopting these habits, students can make their study time count and lay a stronger foundation for future success.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (81K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2009-10-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1857–1931
A leading American civil engineer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this MIT and Harvard professor helped shape how engineers were trained and how major public works were planned. He wrote practical books on hydraulics, structures, and study methods that reflect a lifetime spent connecting theory with real-world problems.
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