Keys to Success

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

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ISBN: 9780138610890 | 0138610894
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Copyright: 1/1/1998

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Supplemental Materials

Foreword

Preface

xvii

Acknowledgements

xxi

Supplements

xxv

About the Authors

xxix

PART 1 Defining Yourself and Your Goals

Becoming a Lifelong Learner: Opening Doors

(34)

Thinking It Through

(3)

Who Is Pursuing an Education Today?

(2)

The Diverse Student Body

(2)

How Does Education Promote Success?

(3)

What Resources are Available At Your School?

(7)

People

(2)

Student Services

(1)

Organizations

(1)

Course Catalogs and Student Handbooks

(4)

How Can You Strive For Success?

(7)

Get Motivated

(1)

Make a Commitment

(1)

Take Initiative

(1)

Be Responsible

(1)

Think Positively

(3)

Face Your Fears

(1)

What Is Your Role in a Diverse World?

(3)

Diversity Is Real Life

(1)

Ethnocentrism

(1)

Diversity and Teamwork

(1)

Living Your Role

(1)

Applications

(9)

Self-Awareness: Knowing Who You Are and How You Learn

(36)

Thinking It Through

(3)

Is There One Best Way to Learn?

(1)

How Can You Discover Your Learning Styles?

(10)

Learning Styles Inventory

(4)

Multiple Intelligences Theory

(3)

Personality Spectrum

(3)

What Are The Benefits of Knowing Your Learning Styles?

(7)

Study Benefits

(4)

General Benefits

(3)

How Do You Explore Who You Are?

(5)

Self-Perception

(1)

Interests

(1)

Habits

(1)

Abilities

(1)

Limitations

(1)

How Can You Start Thinking About Choosing a Major?

(3)

Exploring Potential Majors

(1)

Changing Majors

(1)

Linking Majors to Career Areas

(2)

Applications

(8)

Goal Setting and Time Management: Mapping Your Course

(44)

Thinking It Through

(3)

What Defines Your Values?

(1)

Sources of Values

(1)

Choosing and Evaluating Values

(1)

How Values Relate to Goals

(1)

How Do You Set and Achieve Goals?

(8)

Identifying Your Personal Mission Statement

(1)

Placing Goals in Time

(2)

Linking Goals With Values

(2)

Goals in Five Life Areas

(2)

What Are Your Priorities?

(1)

How Can You Manage Your Time?

(8)

Taking Responsibility for How You Spend Your Time

(1)

Building a Schedule

(5)

Time Management Strategies

(1)

Why is Procrastination a Problem?

(4)

Strategies to Fight Procrastination

(1)

Other ``Time Traps'' to Avoid

(2)

Applications

(19)

PART 2 Developing Your Learning Skills

Critical and Creative Thinking: Tapping the Power of Your Mind

117

(42)

Thinking It Through

117

(3)

What Is Critical Thinking?

120

(4)

Critical Thinking Is a Skill

120

(2)

A Critical-Thinking Response to a Statement

122

(1)

The Value of Critical Thinking

123

(1)

How Does Your Mind Work?

124

(4)

Mind Actions: The Thinktrix

124

(3)

How Mind Actions Build Thinking Processes

127

(1)

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

128

(5)

Problem Solving

128

(2)

Decision Making

130

(3)

How Do You Construct an Effective Argument?

133

(1)

How Do You Establish Truth?

134

(5)

Distinguishing Fact From Opinion

134

(2)

Challenging Assumptions

136

(3)

Why Shift Your Perspective?

139

(1)

Why Plan Strategically?

140

(2)

How Can You Develop Your Creativity?

142

(6)

Characteristics of Creative People

143

(1)

Enhancing Your Creativity

143

(3)

Brainstorming Toward a Creative Answer

146

(1)

Creativity and Critical Thinking

146

(2)

Applications

148

(11)

Reading and Studying: Maximizing Written Resources

159

(38)

Thinking It Through

159

(3)

What Are Some Challenges of Reading?

162

(7)

Dealing with Reading Overload

162

(1)

Working Through Difficult Texts

162

(1)

Managing Distractions

163

(3)

Building Comprehension and Speed

166

(2)

Expanding Your Vocabulary

168

(1)

Why Define Your Purpose for Reading?

169

(4)

Purpose Determines Reading Strategy

170

(1)

Purpose Determines Pace

171

(2)

How Can PQ3R Help You Study Reading Materials?

173

(8)

Preview-Question-Read-Recite-Review (PQ3R)

173

(5)

Putting PQ3R To Work

178

(3)

How Can You Read Critically?

181

(6)

Use PQ3R to ``Taste'' Reading Material

181

(1)

Ask Questions Based on the Mind Actions

181

(1)

Engage Critical Thinking Processes

182

(2)

Seek Understanding

184

(1)

What Does Your Library Offer?

184

(3)

Applications

187

(10)

Note-Taking and Writing: Harnessing the Power of Words and Ideas

197

(42)

Thinking It Through

197

(3)

How Does Taking Notes Help You?

200

(3)

Recording Information in Class

200

(3)

What Note-Taking System Should You Use?

203

(3)

Taking Notes in Outline Form

203

(1)

Using the Cornell Note-Taking System

203

(1)

Creating a Think link

203

(3)

How Can You Write Faster When Taking Notes?

206

(2)

How Can You Become a Good Writer?

208

(1)

What Are the Elements of Effective Writing?

209

(3)

Writing Purpose

210

(1)

Knowing Your Audience

210

(2)

What Is The Writing Process?

212

(16)

Planning

212

(4)

Drafting

216

(5)

Revising

221

(3)

Editing

224

(4)

Applications

228

(11)

Listening, Memory, and Test Taking: Taking In, Retaining, and Demonstrating Knowledge

239

(42)

Thinking It Through

239

(3)

Why Is Listening a Skill?

242

(2)

The Stages of Listening

243

(1)

How Can You Improve Your Listening Skills?

244

(3)

Manage Listening Challenges

244

(2)

Become an Active Listener

246

(1)

How Does Memory Work?

247

(1)

How Can You Improve Your Memory?

248

(5)

Memory Improvement Strategies

248

(3)

Making the Most of Last-Minute Studying

251

(1)

Mnemonic Devices

251

(2)

How Can Tape Recorders Help You Listen, Remember, and Study?

253

(1)

How Can Preparation Help Improve Test Scores?

254

(6)

Identify Test Type and Material Covered

254

(1)

Use Specific Study Skills

255

(1)

Prepare Physically

256

(1)

Conquer Test Anxiety

256

(4)

What Strategies Can Help You Succeed On Tests?

260

(7)

Write Down Key Facts

261

(1)

Begin With an Overview of the Exam

261

(1)

Know the Ground Rules

261

(1)

Use Critical Thinking to Avoid Errors

262

(1)

Master Different Types of Test Questions

263

(4)

Use Specific Techniques for Math Tests

267

(1)

How Can You Learn From Test Mistakes?

267

(2)

Applications

269

(12)

PART 3 Creating Life Success

Relating to Others: Appreciating Your Diverse World

281

(38)

Thinking It Through

281

(3)

How Can You Understand and Accept Others?

284

(11)

Diversity in Your World

284

(1)

The Positive Effects of Diversity

285

(1)

Barriers to Understanding

286

(7)

Accepting and Dealing With Differences

293

(2)

How Can You Express Yourself Effectively?

295

(7)

Adjusting to Communication Styles

295

(2)

The Power of Body Language

297

(2)

Overcoming Communication Problems

299

(2)

Communication Success Strategies

301

(1)

How Do Your Personal Relationships Define You?

302

(2)

Relationship Strategies

303

(1)

How Can You Handle Conflict and Criticism?

304

(4)

Conflict Strategies

305

(1)

Dealing with Criticism and Feedback

305

(3)

What Role do You Play in Groups?

308

(3)

Being an Effective Participant

308

(1)

Being an Active Leader

309

(2)

Applications

311

(8)

Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself

319

(40)

Thinking It Through

319

(3)

How Can You Maintain a Healthy Body?

322

(6)

Eating Right

322

(3)

Exercising

325

(1)

Getting Enough Sleep

326

(2)

How Do You Nurture a Healthy Mind?

328

(6)

Stress

328

(3)

Emotional Disorders

331

(3)

How Are Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs Used and Abused?

334

(8)

Alcohol

335

(1)

Tobacco

336

(1)

Drugs

337

(1)

Identifying and Overcoming Addiction

337

(5)

Substance Abuse Affects Others

342

(1)

What Should You Consider When Making Sexual Decisions?

342

(10)

Sex and Critical Thinking

342

(1)

Birth Control

343

(2)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

345

(1)

AIDS and HIV

346

(1)

Sexual Harassment and Abuse

347

(5)

Applications

352

(7)

Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources

359

(38)

Thinking It Through

359

(3)

How Can You Plan Your Career?

362

(5)

Define a Career Path

362

(2)

Map Out Your Strategy

364

(2)

Seek Mentors

366

(1)

Know What Employers Want

366

(1)

How Can You Juggle Work and School?

367

(8)

Effects of Working While in School

368

(2)

Establishing Your Needs

370

(1)

Sources of Job Information

370

(3)

Making a Strategic Job Search Plan

373

(2)

What Should You Know About Financial Aid?

375

(4)

Student Loans

375

(2)

Grants and Scholarships

377

(2)

How Can Strategic Planning Help You Manage Money?

379

(2)

Short-Term Sacrifices Can Create Long-Term Gain

379

(1)

Develop a Financial Philosophy

379

(2)

How Can You Create a Budget That Works?

381

(3)

The Art of Budgeting

381

(1)

A Sample Budget

382

(1)

Savings Strategies

383

(1)

What Should You Know About Banking and Credit Cards?

384

(5)

Bank Accounts

384

(1)

Credit Cards

385

(4)

Applications

389

(8)

Moving Ahead: Building a Flexible Future

397

Thinking It Through

397

(3)

How Can You Live With Change?

400

(5)

Accept the Reality of Change

400

(1)

Maintain Flexibility

401

(2)

Reevaluate and Modify Your Goals

403

(1)

Be Open to Unpredictability

404

(1)

What Will Help You Handle Success and Failure?

405

(5)

Dealing With Failure

405

(4)

Dealing With Success

409

(1)

Why Give Back to the Community and the World?

410

(3)

Your Imprint on the World

410

(2)

Valuing Your Environment

412

(1)

Why is College Just the Beginning of Lifelong Learning?

413

(2)

How Can You Live Your Mission?

415

(4)

Live With Integrity

415

(1)

Roll With the Changes

416

(1)

Learn From Role Models

417

(1)

Aim For Your Personal Best

417

(2)

Applications

419

Appendix: Researching Information and Student Resources on the Internet

A-1

Endnotes

E-1

Bibliography

B-1

Index

I-1

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