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College Success Simplified, 2/E
Enid Leonard, Lane Community College

ISBN-10: 020560496X
ISBN-13: 9780205604968

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 128 pp
Published: 12/10/2007

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Written by a trained counselor and learning specialist, College Success Simplified 2nd edition is a concise introduction to the study and life skills students need to master for college success.

  • Because College Success Simplified is concise and inexpensive, students have a quick, handy reference for college success that they can afford in addition to other textbooks assigned.
  • The portable 3-hole punched format enables (and encourages) students to integrate the text with their course notebooks.
  • Activities throughout the text help students develop the strategies needed to successfully manage their time, money, and stress level, while also learning the skills necessary for academic success.
  • Graphs and images throughout encourage the active participation of the visual learner.

  • The scholarly research and library skills discussions in Chapter 2 have been updated to reflect current technologies and information gathering strategies.
  • A new section in Chapter 12 now discusses general anxiety and equips students with successful strategies for coping with it.
  • Activities designed to enhance learning and develop strategies for college success have been enhanced and new activities have been added.
  • New information on developing memory skills has been added to Chapter 8.
  • The “Diversity” chapter (Chapter 14) has been augmented with supporting activities following the chapter.
  • The discussions of building classroom and instructor relationships have been bulked up with additional information and tips.

I. CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE.

1. In the Beginning...

The Stress of a New Situation.

Quick and Simple Time Management Techniques.

Creating a Positive Attitude.

2. First Week Survival.

Getting Ready—Preparation for the First Day of Class.

The First Day of Class—Tips for a Successful Day.

The Second and Third Day of Class.

Problem Solving the Unexpected.

End of the First Week Checklist

3. Ongoing Survival.

Nonstop Practice.

Remembering What You Already Know.

Remembering What you Learn.

Communicating with Your Instructors.

Building Relationships With Your Instructors.

Communicatin in the Classroom.

Bringing Up Your Grade.

Getting Help—Finding Tutors.

Using the Library and Internet.

Using Computers.

4. Confidence Building and Goal Setting.

Steps to Increased Self-Confidence.

Positive Self-Affirmations-What to Say When You Talk to Yourself.

Goal Setting—Another Part of Success.

Short and Long Term Goals.

Measuring Goals—Using Time Limits.

Rewarding Yourself.

5. Minimizing and Managing Stress.

Managing Stress the Benefits of Exercise.

Sleeping and Taking Naps.

Tips for Worriers.

Taking Time for You.

6. Multi-Sensory Learning

You're More Than Your I.Q. Scores.

Learning Styles Inventory.

Characteristics of Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Modes.

Using Multi-Sensory Learning.

Developing Your Style—Combining V, A, and K Modes.

Additional Strategies.

II. THE SKILLS.

7. Getting Control of Your Time and Life.

Managing Your Time—Why It's Important.

Making Your Time Count—Determining Your Needs.

Setting Up a Schedule—How to Follow it!

The Weekly Schedule and Daily List.

Procrastination—Dealing with Deadlines.

Prioritizing—The Balancing Act.

Identifying Priorities Exercise.

8. Developing Concentration.

Tips and Tricks for Developing Your Concentration.

Eliminating Internal and External Distractions.

Getting Assistance From the People in Your Life.

Helping Others While You Help Yourself.

9. How Memory Works.

Short and Long Term Memory.

Tips and Tricks—Doing What the Experts Do.

Using Your Whole Brain.

Hierarchies, Mind Maps, and Creating Pictures.

Developing Your Photographic Memory.

Tricking the Subconscious Mind.

10. Active Listening and Note Taking.

Active Listening—A Great Beginning.

Preparation for Excellent Note Taking.

Taking Notes.

Establishing Your Consistent System.

Short Cuts for Stressful Times.

The Cornell Notetaking System.

The Leonard Notetaking System.

11. Textbooks—Reading, Highlighting, and Notetaking.

Reading Textbooks.

SQ3R.

Highlighting and Marketing Textbooks.

Taking Notes from Textbooks.

12. Writing Effectively.

Getting Started—Prewriting Techniques.

Freewriting.

Clustering or Mindmapping.

Combination Clustering/Freewrite.

Elements of Effective Writing.

Beginning/Introduction.

Middle/Body.

End/Conclusion.

Writing Research Papers.

Preparing and Presenting Oral Reports.

Group Presentations.

13. Test Taking.

Test Anxiety—How We Develop Feelings of Panic.

Preparation for Test Taking.

Putting Your Skills to Work—Succeeding on Exams.

Subjective and Objective Exams.

Answering True/False Questions.

Answering Multiple Choice Questions.

Sentence Completion and Fill-ins.

Strategies for Taking Essay Exams.

Writing the Essay.

III. LIFE SUCCESS STRATEGIES.

14. Preparing for a Career.

Identifying Values.

Creating a Strategic Plan.

Tips for Career Exploration.

Creating a Resume and Cover Letter.

Filling Out Job Application Forms.

Interviewing Skills.

15. Diversity.

Exploring Cultural Differences.

Recognizing Stereotypes and Discrimination.

Communicating Across Cultures.

Non-traditional Students.

People with Disabilities.

Diversity in Gender.

Sexual Orientation.

16. Managing Your Money.

Creating a Budget or Spending Plan.

Identifying Spending Habits.

Monitoring Your Money.

Saving Strategies for the Present and Future.

Checking Accounts and Cash Machines.

Debit and Credit Cards.

Managing Debt.

Finding Money for College—Loans, Grants, and Scholarships.

Tips for Stretching Your Dollar.

17. Well Being and Being Well.

Mental and Emotional Health.

Dealing with Depression.

Physical Fitness and Exercise.

Making Sexual Decisions.

Preventing Pregnancy.

Substance Use and Abuse.

Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, Ketamines, and LSD.

Tobacco Addiction.

Eating for Optimal Health.

Eating Disorders.

18. Relationships.

Education as Personal Growth.

Creating Relationships—Your Classmates are a Resource!

Handling Criticism.

Setting Personal Boundaries.

19. Effective Communication.

Identifying Your Communication Style—Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive.

Active Listening.

Using “I” Messages vs “You” Messages.

Getting Your Needs Met—The Power of Words.

20. Safety.

Protecting Yourself From Crime.

Safety on Campus and Where You Live.

Safety in Your Car and on Public Transportation.

Avoiding Date Rape.

Date Rape Drugs.

V. APPENDIXES.

Glossary.

Assignment and Time Schedule Forms.

Index.

 

    Written by a trained counselor and learning specialist, College Success Simplified is a concise introduction to the study and life skills students need to master for college success.

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