Master Student Guide to Academic Success

Name: Master Student Guide to Academic Success
Price: 8.69 USD
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ISBN: 9780618382569

ISBN-10: 0618382569

ISBN-13: 9780618382569

Edition: 2005 (Student Manual, Study Guide, etc.)

Authors: Arthur Bohart, Master Students Staff, Arthur C. Bohart

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Unlike any other student success textbook on the market, the Master Student Guide to Academic Success is an alternative to the traditional workbook-style text. Designed specifically for motivated studentssuch as adult learners and students in learning communitiesthis tabbed, quick reference guide, provides instructors with a flexible text that adapts easily to a variety of course formats and teaching styles. Students benefit from the comprehensive coverage of core study skills and learning strategies presented in a straightforward, accessible manner. Checklists in each chapter offer a place to interact with the text and to practice new concepts. Some checklist topics include: Discover…

Book details

List price: $98.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 5/25/2004
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 352
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Introduction: Getting the Most from This Book Making Successful Transitions



Entering the Culture of Higher Education



Using the Cycle of Learning Thinking Critically and Creatively



Evaluating Ideas



Creating New Ideas



Making Decisions and Solving Problems Planning to Succeed



Choosing Your Life Purpose and Goals



Managing Your Time



Choosing Your Major and Planning Your Career Reading and Note Taking with a Purpose



Using Three Steps to Active Reading



Becoming a Flexible Reader



Using Seven Tools for Powerful Notes



Notes: Experimenting with the Cornell Format



Notes: Experimenting with Maps



Notes: Experimenting with Outlines



Creating More Value from Your Notes Building Memory and Test-Taking Skills



Memory: Storing Ideas and Information



Memory: Recalling Ideas and Information



Preparing for Tests



Using Test Time Efficiently Developing and Presenting Ideas



Research: Defining What You Want to Discover



Research: Using Sources of Information



Preparing to Write



Writing a Draft



Revising Your Draft



Making Effective Presentations



Using Computers to Promote Your Success



Becoming a Member of the Online Community Succeeding in Math and Science



Mastering Math and Science



Reducing Math and Science Anxiety


Appendices


Documenting Sources with MLA Style


Documenting Sources with APA Style


Index