Library Journal, Volume 40

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Melvil Dewey, Richard Rogers Bowker, L. Pylodet, Charles Ammi Cutter, Karl Brown, Bertine Emma Weston, Helen E. Wessells
R. R. Bowker Company, 1915 - Libraries
Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.
 

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Page 57 - When I use a word ... it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less.
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Page 452 - In many kinds of work it is best to go over the lesson quickly, then to go over it again carefully; eg, before beginning to solve a problem in mathematics read it through and be sure you understand what is to be proved before beginning its solution; in translating a foreign language, read the passage through and see how much you can understand before consulting the vocabulary.
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Page 452 - Provide yourself with the material the lesson requires ; have on hand maps, ruler, compass, special paper needed, etc. 3. Understand the lesson assignment. Learn to take notes on the suggestions given by the teacher when the lesson is assigned. Take down accurately any references given by the teacher. Should a reference be of special importance, star it so that you may readily find it. Pick out the important topics of the lesson before beginning your study. 4.

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