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Schnell, Thomas R. – 1973
The purpose of this study was to determine if an organizer improved the understanding and retention of what was read, and, if so, to determine if the placement of the organizer significantly affected the resulting performance. The organizer was a 125-word paragraph which provided the reader with a generalized overview of the reading material and…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Reading, Reading Ability