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Keys to Success

by: Carter, Carol; Bishop, Joyce; Kravits, Sarah Lyman; Bucher, Richard D.

Keys to Success

by: Carter, Carol; Bishop, Joyce; Kravits, Sarah Lyman; Bucher, Richard D.

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9780130304858
ISBN 10:
0130304859
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/2000
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Appropriate for Freshman Orientation, Student Success, College Preparation, University 101 ideal for one-credit courses and trimester schools. This brief version of the best-selling text connects college skills with career and life success. With its learn-by-doing emphasis, it encourages students to think critically about their choices and goals.

Foreword

viii

About the Authors

Preface

Acknowledgments

xiii

PART I DEFINING YOURSELF AND YOUR GOALS

(82)

Becoming a Lifelong Learner

Opening Doors

(1)

Who Is Pursuing An Education Today?

(1)

The Diverse Student Body

(1)

How Does Education Promote Success?

(3)

How Can You Strive For Success?

(4)

Get Motivated

(1)

Make a Commitment

(1)

Be Responsible

(1)

Build Self-Esteem

(2)

Build Teamwork Skills

(1)

What Resources Are Available At Your School?

(4)

People

(2)

Student Services

(1)

Organizations

(1)

Literature

(1)

What Should You Know About Technology?

(2)

Technology Strategies

(1)

Computer Use

(1)

Windows On The World

(2)

Why Is It Important To Embrace Change?

Change Shapes the World

(1)

Be an Agent of Change

(2)

Building Skills

(6)

Goal Setting and Time Management

Mapping Your Course

(1)

What Defines Your Values?

(1)

Choosing and Evaluating Values

(1)

How Values Relates to Goals

(1)

How Do You Set And Achieve Goals?

(6)

Identifying Your Personal Mission

(1)

Placing Goals in Time

(2)

Linking Goals with Values

(1)

Different Kinds of Goals

(2)

What Are Your Priorities?

(1)

How Can You Manage Your Time?

(5)

Building a Schedule

(4)

Taking Responsibility for How You Spend Your Time

(1)

Why Is Procrastination A Problem?

(1)

Antiprocrastination Strategies

(1)

Windows On The World

(2)

Building Skills

(6)

Self-Awareness

Knowing Who You Are And How You Learn

(1)

Is There One Best Way To Learn?

(1)

What Are The Benefits Of Knowing Your Learning Style?

(3)

Study Benefits

(1)

Classroom Benefits

(1)

Career Benefits

(1)

How Can You Discover Your Learning Style?

(9)

Multiple Intelligences Theory

(1)

Personality Spectrum

(1)

Using the Assessments

(8)

Windows On The World

(1)

How Do You Explore Who You Are?

(3)

Self-Perception

(1)

Interests

(1)

Habits

(1)

How Can You Start Thinking About Choosing A Major?

(5)

Exploring Potential Majors

(1)

Planning Your Curriculum

(1)

Linking Majors to Career Areas

(1)

Changing Majors

(1)

Following Your Heart

(2)

Building Skills

(5)

Further Exploration

(5)

Web Activity

(1)

Reading Room: Emotional Intelligence

(3)

Crossword Review

(1)

PART II DEVELOPING YOUR LEARNING SKILLS

(114)

Critical and Creative Thinking

Tapping the Power of Your Mind

(1)

What Is Critical Thinking?

(6)

Defining Critical Thinking

(1)

The Path of Critical Thinking

(1)

The Value of Critical Thinking

(1)

Learning How Your Mind Works

(3)

How Mind Actions Build Thinking Processes

(1)

How Does Critical Thinking Help You Solve Problems And Make Decisions?

(5)

Problem Solving

(3)

Decision Making

(1)

Why Should You Explore Perspectives?

(2)

Evaluating Perspective

(1)

The Value of Seeing Other Perspectives

(1)

Why Plan Strategically?

(2)

Strategy and Critical Thinking

100

(1)

Benefits of Strategic Planning

100

(1)

How Can You Develop Your Creativity?

101

(3)

Characteristics of Creative People

101

(1)

Enhancing Your Creativity

102

(1)

Brainstorming Toward a Creative Answer

103

(1)

Creativity and Critical Thinking

103

(1)

What Is Media Literacy?

104

(1)

Windows On The World

105

(2)

Building Skills

107

(6)

Reading, Studying, and Using the Library

Maximizing Written Resources

113

(1)

What Are Some Challenges Of Reading?

114

(3)

Working Through Difficult Texts

114

(1)

Managing Distractions

115

(1)

Building Comprehension and Speed

115

(2)

Why Define Your Purpose For Reading?

117

(2)

Purpose Determines Reading Strategy

118

(1)

Purpose Determines Pace

118

(1)

How Can SQ3R Help You Own What You Read?

119

(4)

Survey

119

(1)

Question

119

(2)

Read

121

(1)

Recite

121

(1)

Review

122

(1)

How Can You Respond Critically To What You Read?

123

(3)

Use SQ3R to ``Taste'' Reading Material

124

(1)

Ask Questions Based on the Mind Actions

124

(1)

Recognize Perspective

125

(1)

Be Media Literate

125

(1)

Seek Understanding

126

(1)

How And Why Should You Study With Others?

126

(1)

Strategies for Study Group Success

126

(1)

Benefits of Working with Others

127

(1)

How Can You Make The Most Of The Library?

127

(4)

Start with a Road Map

127

(1)

Learn How to Conduct an Information Search

128

(1)

Conduct Research Using a Search Strategy

129

(2)

Windows On The World

131

(4)

Use Critical Thinking to Evaluate Every Source

134

(1)

Building Skills

135

(6)

Note Taking and Writing

Harnessing the Power of Words and Ideas

141

(1)

How Can You Make The Most Of Note Taking?

142

(2)

Recording Information in Class

142

(2)

What Note-Taking System Should You Use?

144

(4)

Taking Notes in Outline Form

144

(1)

Using the Cornell Note-Taking System

145

(2)

Creating a Think Link

147

(1)

How Can You Write Faster When Taking Notes?

148

(1)

Why Does Good Writing Matter?

149

(1)

What Are The Elements Of Effective Writing?

149

(2)

Writing Purpose

149

(1)

Knowing Your Audience

150

(1)

What Is The Writing Process?

151

(7)

Planning

151

(4)

Drafting

155

(2)

Revising

157

(1)

Windows On The World

158

(5)

Editing

160

(3)

Building Skills

163

(6)

Listening, Memory, and Test Taking

Taking In, Retaining, and Demonstrating Knowledge

169

(1)

How Can You Become A Better Listener?

170

(3)

Manage Listening Challenges

170

(2)

Become an Active Listener

172

(1)

How Does Memory Work?

173

(1)

How Can You Improve Your Memory?

173

(4)

Use Memory Improvement Strategies

174

(2)

Use Mnemonic Devices

176

(1)

What Types Of Preparation Can Improve Test Performance?

177

(3)

Identify Test Type and Material Covered

177

(1)

Use Specific Study Strategies

178

(1)

Prepare Physically

178

(1)

Work Through Test Anxiety

179

(1)

What Strategies Can Help You Succeed On Tests?

180

(1)

Write Down Key Facts

180

(1)

Begin with an Overview of the Exam

180

(1)

Windows On The World

181

(5)

Know the Ground Rules

182

(1)

Use Critical Thinking to Avoid Errors

182

(1)

Master Different Types of Test Questions

183

(3)

How Can You Learn From Test Mistakes?

186

(2)

Building Skills

188

(5)

Further Exploration

193

(4)

Web Activity

193

(1)

Reading Room: Strong Writing Skills Essential for Success

194

(2)

Crossword Review

196

(1)

PART III CREATING LIFE SUCCESS

197

(98)

Relating to Others

Appreciating Your Diverse World

199

(1)

Why Is It Important To Understand And Accept Others?

200

(2)

Diversity in Your World

200

(1)

The Positive Effects of Diversity

201

(1)

How Can You Think Critically About Diversity?

202

(6)

Prejudice

202

(2)

Stereotyping

204

(1)

Fear of Differences

205

(2)

Accepting and Dealing with Differences

207

(1)

How Can You Express Yourself Effectively?

208

(5)

Exploring Communication Styles

208

(3)

Addressing Communication Issues

211

(1)

Speaking/Oral Presentations

212

(1)

How Do Your Personal Relationships Define You?

213

(2)

Relationship Strategies

214

(1)

How Can You Handle Conflict And Criticism?

215

(2)

Conflict Strategies

215

(1)

Dealing with Criticism and Feedback

216

(1)

What Role Do You Play In Groups?

217

(1)

Windows On The World

218

(3)

Being an Effective Participant

219

(1)

Being an Effective Leader

219

(2)

Building Skills

221

(6)

Managing Career and Money

Reality Resources

227

(1)

How Can you Plan Your Carrer?

228

(7)

Define a Career Path

228

(4)

Map Out Your Strategy

232

(1)

Seek Mentors

233

(2)

How Can You Know Work And School?

235

(5)

Effects of Working White in School

235

(1)

Estabilishing Your Needs

236

(1)

Sources of Job Information

237

(1)

Making a Strategic Job Search Plan

238

(2)

What Should You Know About Financial Aid?

240

(3)

Student Loans

240

(1)

Grants and Scholarships

241

(2)

How Can Strategic Planning Help You Manage Money?

243

(1)

Sacrifice in the short Term to Create Long-Term Gain

244

(1)

Develop a Financial Philosophy

244

(1)

How Can You Create A Budget That Works?

244

(4)

The Art of Budgeting

244

(2)

A Sample Budget

246

(1)

Savings Strategies

247

(1)

Managing Credits Cards

247

(1)

Windows on The World

248

(3)

Building Skills

251

(6)

Moving Ahead

Building a Flexible Future

257

(1)

How Can You Be Flexible In The Face Of Change?

258

(3)

Maintain Flexibility

258

(2)

Adjust Your Goals

260

(1)

What Will Help You Handle Success and Failure?

261

(4)

Dealing with Failure

261

(2)

Dealing with Success

263

(1)

Redefining Failure and Success: Learning Disabilities

264

(1)

Why Is It Important To Focus on Wellness?

265

(5)

Stress

265

(3)

Substance Use and Abuse

268

(2)

Why Give Back To The Community And The World?

270

(3)

Your Imprint on the World

271

(1)

Valuing Your Environment

272

(1)

Windows On The World

273

(1)

Why Is College Just The Beginning of Lifelong Learning?

274

(1)

How Can You Live Your Mission?

275

(4)

Live With Integrity

275

(1)

Create Personal Change

276

(1)

Learn From Role Models

277

(1)

Broaden Your Perspective

277

(1)

Aim For Your Personal Best

278

(1)

Building Skills

279

(4)

Further Exploration

283

(4)

Web Activity

283

(1)

Reading Room: Keeping Hate Out of The Workplace

284

(2)

Crossword Review

286

(1)

Appendix

The Cambell Interest and Skill Survey

287

(8)

Endnotes

295

(2)

Bibliography

297

(4)

Index

301

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