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Written by a trained counselor and learning specialist, College Success Simplified is a concise introduction to the study and life skills students need for success in college. The third edition offers insight into how to succeed in today's learning environment with more coverage on using electronic resources in and out of the classroom. It includes current information on virtual (electronic) learning, as well as expansive lists of applicable Web sites for further research and study. This new edition also includes, at the beginning of each chapter, tips for success and reminders of key skills. Additional tips for the building memory and whole brain learning help students thrive in their college careers. Throughout the book, Enid Leonard focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment for the student and instructor.
List of contents
BRIEF CONTENTS
Part I Creating Success in College
Chapter 1 First-Week Survival
Chapter 2 Ongoing Survival
Chapter 3 Confidence Building and Goal Setting
Chapter 4 Minimizing and Managing Stress
Chapter 5 MultiSensory Learning
Part II The Skills
Chapter 6 Getting Control of Your Time and Life
Chapter 7 Developing Concentration
Chapter 8 Memory: How It Works
Chapter 9 Active Listening and Notetaking
Chapter 10 Textbooks: Critical Reading and Thinking, Highlighting, and Notetaking
Chapter 11 Writing Effectively
Chapter 12 Test Taking
Part III Life Success Strategies
Chapter 13 Preparing for a Career
Chapter 14 Diversity
Chapter 15 Managing Your Money
Chapter 16 Well-being and Being Well
Chapter 17 Relationships
Chapter 18 Effective Communication
Chapter 19 Safety: Protecting Yourself from Crime
Appendix Time Management Forms
Index Inside Back Cover
Summary
For Introduction to College, Student Success, and College Seminar courses.
Written by a trained counselor and learning specialist, College Success Simplified is a concise introduction to the study and life skills students need for success in college.
The third edition offers insight into how to succeed in today's learning environment with more coverage on using electronic resources in and out of the classroom. It includes current information on virtual (electronic) learning, as well as expansive lists of applicable Web sites for further research and study. This new edition also includes, at the beginning of each chapter, tips for success and reminders of key skills. Additional tips for the building memory and whole brain learning help students thrive in their college careers. Throughout the book, Enid Leonard focuses on creating a positive and supportive environment for the student and instructor.
TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. Go to http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.
