Read the Learning Objectives for a particular chapter BEFORE you begin your reading. The Learning Objectives are designed to guide your reading, that is, to direct you to the important prinicples and concepts in each chapter. They are also designed to help to guide your study.

Read the Writing Assignment for a given week BEFORE you begin to read the chapter assignment. With the writing assignment in mind, you will be better able to integrate it with your reading.

After reading the Learning Objectives and Writing Assignment for the week, complete the reading assignment. As you read, take notes on material that highlights the learning objectives and that relates to the key points of a writing assignment.

Once the reading assignment has been completed, you are ready to conduct the Internet Assignment. These internet activities are designed to elaborate and elucidate some of the principles and concepts introduced in each chapter.

After you have completed the above, you are ready to execute the writing assignment for the week. Give yourself enough time to write it, set it aside for a day, and then return to it for editing. Keep in mind the old saying, "The only good writing is rewriting."

After all is done and you have posted your writing assignment, you have time to prepare for the weekly quiz. Use the Learning Objectives to guide your study. Are you able to meet each of the objectives? If yes, you should be well-prepared to take the quiz.