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Roadways to Success, 4/E
James C. Williamson, Northeastern Technical College, President
Debra A. McCandrew, Florence Darlington Technical College
Charles Muse, Florence Darlington Technical College

ISBN-10: 0131712101
ISBN-13: 9780131712102

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 336 pp
Published: 04/05/2006

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For courses in College Orientation and Study Skills.

 

Roadways to Success, 4th Edition, moves study skills to a new level – first it uncovers the skills essential to better classroom performance, and then reveals how to use them to positively impact one’s own academic and career success. So students learn how to understand what the professor wants, identify time-management strengths, overcome obstacles to listening, use successful studying techniques, tackle test anxiety, and more.  They also discover how health and wellness can improve the chance for academic success, as well as understand why research and planning helps make career decisions easier, and ultimately better.  This revision includes new critical thinking exercises, an integrated case study, and a new chapter on diversity. It offers solid coverage of technology, strong applications and new ways for college students to reach their academic potential.

Getting There on Time sections–are integrated in each chapter. (Ex. pp 168, 212, 278).

·        Emphasize why time management is so important to academic success.

·        Encourage students to assess their current situation and learn how effective time management can help them reach their goals.

 

Exploring Technology and Web Connections–are integrated in each chapter. (Ex. pp 122, 213).

·        Stress the important role technology plays in today’s learning environment.

·        Demonstrate the additional material and resources available on the Internet.

 

Chapter 10, Extending Your Warranty: Health and Wellness–Mind, Body, Spirit–adds a broader dimension to the text. (Ex. pp 215).

·         Explores the benefits of wellness (mind, body and spirit) and the effect wellness has on academic success.

 

Chapter 11, Reaching Your Destination: Career Planning–offers a comprehensive approach to career decision-making. (Ex. pp 237).

·        Includes seven steps to career decision making, how to develop a personal success plan, how to use research as part of the career planning process and more!

NEW - A diversity chapter (Ch. 13)—is new to this edition. (Ex. pp 281).

  • Addresses topics such as cultural diversity and prejudice.
  • Includes an analysis and discussion of affirmative action and equal opportunity.

NEW - An integrated case study — Applying What You Know --- appears in this edition. (Ex. pp xvii-xviii, 23, 53, 77).

  • Provides a common reference point for class discussion and adds consistency to the course.
  • Highlights the story of 'Gwen', one community college student and the obstacles and challenges she faces on her road to success.
  • Encourages readers to think critically about material and apply it to the case study or to their own unique situation.
  • Shows how chapter ideas and techniques can impact one’s academic and career success. 

PREFACE

CASE STUDY

  1. Stopping to Ask for Directions: Connecting with Your Campus Resources
  2. Planning to Reach Your Destination on Time: Time Management
  3. Fine-Tuning Your Vehicle: Recognizing Your Potential and Building Self-Esteem
  4. Mapping Your Journey: Goal Setting and Motivation
  5. Sights, Sounds, and Sensations: Information Processing and Learning Styles
  6. Scanning the Radio: Communications
  7. Charting Your Journey: The Process of Note Taking
  8. Driver Training: Learning How to Study
  9. Obtaining Your License:Test-Taking Strategies
  10. Extending Your Warranty: Health and Wellness–Mind, Body, Spirit
  11. Reaching Your Destination: Career Planning
  12. Financing Your Roadtrip: Money Management
  13. The People You Meet Along the Way: Diversity 

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Roadways to Success

James C. Williamson, Debra A. McCandrew and Charles T. Muse

4th edition

 

Roadways to Success, Fourth edition, moves study skills and their practical application to a new level.  Merely teaching basic skills is no longer enough.  This new edition encourages students, through a series of critical thinking exercises, to apply the principles covered in each chapter to their academic success and their life. 

 

This engagingly written, exercise-rich text provides a new dimension — a new chapter on diversity addresses cultural diversity and prejudice, among other topics.  This edition continues to focus on career selection, time management and the application of technology in the classroom.

 

Features include:

  • An integrated Case Study, Applying What You Know
  • Time Management
  • Technology Applications and Web-connections

Additional Support — In and Out of the Classroom

 

Roadways to Success has its own companion website designed to help students review the text material.  This site (www.prenhall.com/williamson) can also be accessed through the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find an array of resources. 

 

Features include:

  • Majors Exploration
  • Career Advice
  • Web Links
  • Tips from Successful Students
  • Student Bulletin Boards
  • Faculty Resources

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