College Success
On Course, 5th Edition
ISBN-10: 0618741569 ISBN-13: 9780618741564
288 Pages Paperbound
© 2008 Published
- Overview
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- About the Author
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- Table of Contents
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- Features
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- New to this Edition
Table of Contents
1. Getting On Course to Your Success
Taking the First Step
One Student's Story Jalana Onaga
On Course Principles at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Acceptance
Wise Choices in College: Learning College Customs
2. Accepting Personal Responsibility
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Late Paper
Adopting the Creator Role
One Student's Story Brian Moore
Mastering Creator Language
Making Wise Decisions
Personal Responsibility at Work
Believing in Yourself: Change Your Inner Conversation
One Student's Story Dominic Grasseth
Wise Choices in College: Effective Reading
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
3. Discovering Self-Motivation
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Popson's Dilemma
Creating Inner Motivation
One Student's Story: Chee Meng Vang
Designing a Compelling Life Plan
Committing to Your Goals and Dreams
One Student's Story: Amanda Schmeling
Self-Motivation at Work
Believing in Yourself: Write a Personal Affirmation
One Student's Story Donna Ludwick
Wise Choices in College: Effective Note Taking
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
4. Mastering Self-Management
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Procrastinators
Acting on Purpose
Employing Self-Management Tools
One Student's Story: Allysa LaPage
Developing Self-Discipline
One Student's Story: Holt Boggs
Self-Management at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence
Wise Choices in College: Effective Writing
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
5. Employing Interdependence
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Professor Rogers' Trial
Developing Mutually Supportive Relationships
One Student's Story: Jason Matthew Laden
Creating a Support Network
One Student's Story: Neal Benjamin
Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening
Interdependence at Work
Believing in Yourself: Be Assertive
Wise Choices in College: Effective Studying
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
6. Gaining Self-Awareness
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Strange Choices
Recognizing When You Are Off Course
Identifying Your Scripts
One Student's Story James Floriolli
Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts
Self-Awareness at Work
Believing in Yourself: Write Your Own Rules
One Student's Story: Brandeé Huigens
Wise Choices in College: Effective Test Taking
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
7. Adopting Lifelong Learning
Case Study in Critical Thinking: A Fish Story
Becoming an Active Learner
Discovering Your Preferred Learning Style
One Student's Story Melissa Thompson
Learning to Make Course Corrections
One Student's Story: Jessie Maggard
Lifelong Learning at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Respect
Wise Choices in College: Effective Memorizing
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
8. Developing Emotional Intelligence
Case Study in Critical Thinking: After Math
Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Reducing Stress
One Student's Story: Lindsey Beck
One Student's Story: Jaime Sanmiguel
Creating Flow
Emotional Intelligence at Work
Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Love
Wise Choices in College: Effective Money Management
Embracing Change: Do One Thing Different This Week
9. Staying On Course to Your Success
Planning Your Next Steps
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index