Right from the Start Taking Charge of Your College Success

Name: Right from the Start Taking Charge of Your College Success
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ISBN: 9780534599676

ISBN-10: 0534599672

ISBN-13: 9780534599676

Edition: 4th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Robert Holkeboer, Laurie Walker

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This text emphasizes self-management and comprehensive strategic planning. "Five Principles of Learning" are used throughout the text to emphasize individual and collaborative learning. Through a variety of hands-on activities and exercises, students are encouraged to think about their habits and how they relate to the topics of each chapter. The text develops self-management and study skills to ensure academic and personal success throughout college.

Book details

List price: $147.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 5/29/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English



Preface to the Instructor


A Student's Guide to Learning



Starting Out



You're in Charge!


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


You're the Boss


Getting to Know Yourself


Getting to Know Your Instructor


Getting to Know Your Classmates


Getting to Know Your Textbook


Five Principles of Learning


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Changes, Choices


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Anticipate Change


Become a Change Agent


Critical Thinking


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Taking Stock


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


College: Then and Now


Freedom and Self-Direction


Your Instructors


General Education Requirements


Academic Advising


Academic Adjustments


Your Academic Rights and Responsibilities


The Syllabus


Command Respect


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Time Management


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Managing Your Time


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Money Management


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Managing Your Money


Trading Up


Employment


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Staying the Course



Class Matters


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Being There


Active Listening


Active Note Taking


Active Participation


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Learning Styles


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


The Five Principles of Learning (Take Two)


Lots of Learning Styles


Four Fundamental Learning Styles


Stages of Intellectual Growth


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



How to Study (and Still Have a Life)


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


How Much to Study, Where, and When?


Getting Motivated to Study


Maintaining Concentration


Active Reading: SQ3R


Memory Techniques


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



The Library and Beyond: Tapping Resources


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


The Library


Managing Information: The Internet


Evaluating Information


Other Academic Support Services


Personal Support Services (On Campus)


Personal Support Services in the Community


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Test Management


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Studying for Tests


Taking Tests


Overcoming Test Anxiety


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Soaring on



College after Class


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Commuting


Apartments


Residence Hall Living


Conflict Resolution


Fraternities and Sororities


Campus Connection


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Values, Culture, and Relationships


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Developing Strong Values


Passive, Assertive, Aggressive


Relationships


What Is a Culture?


A Nation of Immigrants


Hostility on Campus


Discrimination


Stages of Cultural Growth


Why Change?


Labeling Is Disabling


Safer Sex


Acquaintance Rape


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Staying Healthy, Stressing Less


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


The Wellness Concept


Food for Thought


Getting Sleep


Getting into and Staying in Shape


A Life of Leisure


Stressing Less


Alcohol


Smoking


Other Drugs


Sexual Health


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search



Planning for Success


Self-Assessment


Write Before You Read


Preview


Graduating in Four Years


Choosing a Major


Planning for a Career


Summary


Analyze This


Journaling


Web Search


Appendix


Glossary


Index