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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A robust textbook with plenty of details to support class discussions." -- Sara Marchessault, Tallahassee Community College "Overall, I think this is a wonderful book for first year students and students embrace the book as well. The topics and chapters are relevant to today's college students." -- Carolyn D. Sotto, University of Cincinnati "Material is written on a level that is challenging as well as inviting to students." --Eunice Evelyn Walker, Southern Arkansas University "For those who work within a developmental model, this text offers the opportunity to focus on concepts which help develop self-sustaining, independent learners." -- Paul Donaldson, Tulane University (To read the full review provided by NACADA, click here.)
Table of ContentsIntroduction: YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN! TOPIC 1: TRANSITIONS, BALANCE, AND ORGANIZATION TOPIC 2: CRITICAL THINKING TOPIC 3: PRIORITY MANAGEMENT TOPIC 4: INFORMATION LITERACY TOPIC 5: MOTIVATION AND GOAL ACHIEVING TOPIC 6: LEARNING STYLES TOPIC 7: CLASS TIME LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING TOPIC 8: MEMORY AND STUDYING TOPIC 9: READING TOPIC 10: TEST PREPARATION AND TEST TAKING TOPIC 11: CIVILITY TOPIC 12: TREATING YOURSELF WITH RESPECT TOPIC 13: FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPIC 14: EXPLORATION OF MAJORS AND CAREERS References Glindex
