Cornerstone: Building on Your Best

by Montgomery, Rhonda J.; Moody, Patricia G.; Sherfield, Robert M.

• ISBN13: 9780205290697
• ISBN10: 0205290698
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Cornerstone: Building on Your Best, Second Edition, is a program geared toward empowering students to make responsible choices in college and in life. Its four parts encompass all of the major areas of a freshman orientation course, including transition to college, goal setting, stress management, study skills, health, relationships, resources, and careers. In addition, it also includes unique and powerful chapters on such important topics as motivation, self-esteem, and diversity.

Table of Contents

Nothing Stays the Same: Preparing for and Dealing with Change	1	(24)
Why Address Change?	3	(1)
Why Cornerstone? What Can This Book and This Course Do for You?	4	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	5	(3)
Why College?	6	(2)
The Significance of Your College Experience	8	(1)
An Insider's View	8	(2)
World of Work	10	(13)
What Do You Want? Thinking about Your Choices	11	(2)
Changes in the Days to Come	13	(1)
Premises about Change	14	(1)
Change Is Never Easy	15	(1)
Change Is Almost Always Met with Resistance	15	(1)
The Person Who Initiates Change Is Almost Always Unpopular	15	(1)
Change Creates Unfamiliar Ground	15	(1)
Change Takes Courage	16	(1)
Physical and Emotional Reactions to Change	16	(2)
Preparing for and Dealing with Change	18	(1)
Attitudes That Hinder Change	19	(1)
Changing Behaviors	20	(1)
Get Involved in the Change	20	(1)
Let Go	20	(1)
Hold On	20	(1)
Ask for Help	20	(1)
Develop a Sense of Humor	21	(1)
Focus on the Outcome	21	(1)
Search for Truth	21	(1)
Take Risks	21	(1)
Have an Open Mind	21	(1)
View Change as Growth	21	(1)
Communicate with People	21	(1)
Maintain Perspective	21	(1)
A Moment in Time	21	(2)
Cornerstones for Dealing with Change	23	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	24	(1)
Planning Your Dreams: Motivation, Goal-Setting, and Self-Esteem	25	(28)
You Are on Your Own	27	(2)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	29	(9)
The Impact of Values on Motivation and Goal Setting	30	(1)
Motivation Comes from Within	31	(1)
Attitude---The First Step in Getting What You Want	31	(3)
Choose Your Friends Carefully	34	(1)
Overcoming Doubts and Fears	34	(1)
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone	35	(1)
Dealing with Adversity and Failure	36	(2)
The Goal-Setting Process	38	(1)
An Insider's View	38	(1)
World of Work	39	(12)
Characteristics of Attainable Goals	40	(1)
How to Write Goals	41	(4)
Evaluation Plan for Your Goals	45	(1)
The Impact of Self-Esteem on Your Motivation	45	(1)
Conditions of Self-Esteem	46	(1)
What Makes Me Who I Am	46	(1)
Influences on Self-Esteem	47	(1)
Behaviors Associated with Poor Self-Esteem	48	(1)
Improving Your Self-Esteem	49	(1)
Why Shoud You Do It?	49	(1)
Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem	49	(1)
Using Motivation and Self-Esteem to Accomplish Goals	50	(1)
Cornerstones for Motivation, Goal Setting, and Self-Esteem	51	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	52	(1)
How Are You Smart?: A Personal Journey into Multiple Intelligences, Learning Styles, and Personality Typing	53	(28)
Understanding Our Strengths	55	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	56	(1)
Discovering and Polishing Your Talents	57	(1)
An Insider's View	57	(1)
World of Work	58	(21)
The Multiple Intelligences Survey	59	(3)
Understanding Multiple Intelligences	62	(1)
The Eight Multiple Intelligences	62	(1)
Visual/Spatial	62	(1)
Verbal/Linguistic	62	(1)
Musical/Rhythm	62	(1)
Logic/Math	62	(1)
Body/Kinesthetic	63	(1)
Interpersonal	63	(1)
Intra-personal	63	(1)
Naturalistic	63	(1)
Using Multiple Intelligences to Enhance Studying and Learning	63	(3)
Understanding Learning Styles Theory	66	(1)
Take the LEAD	66	(1)
Learning Styles	67	(1)
Visual	68	(1)
Auditory	68	(1)
Tactile	68	(1)
What Are the Similarities and Differences Among Multiple Intelligence Theory and Learning Styles Theory?	68	(1)
Take the PAP	69	(3)
Understanding Personality Typing (Typology)	72	(1)
Functions of Personality Typology	72	(1)
Extroversion/Introversion	73	(1)
Sensing/Intuition	73	(1)
Thinking/Feeling	73	(1)
Judging/Perceiving	74	(1)
A Closer Look at Your Personality Type	75	(1)
Using Your Personality Type to Enhance Learning	76	(3)
Cornerstones of Learnning Styles	79	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	80	(1)
Think Before You Leap: Using Critical Thinking Skills in College and Life	81	(24)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	84	(2)
A Working Definition of Critical Thinking	85	(1)
The Importance of Critical Thinking	85	(1)
An Insider's View	86	(1)
A Plan for Critical Thinking	87	(1)
World of Work	87	(16)
Emotional Restraint	88	(2)
Thinking on a Higher Level	90	(1)
Analyzing Information	91	(1)
Questioning Assumptions and Common Truths	92	(2)
Problem Solving	94	(3)
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion	97	(2)
Seeking Truth in Arguments and Persuasion	99	(4)
Cornerstones for Critical Thinking	103	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	104	(1)
So Much to Do, So Little Time to Do It: Priority Management	105	(32)
What Is Time?	107	(1)
Managing Time So You'll Have More Fun	108	(1)
At This Moment	108	(1)
A Self-Assessment	109	(1)
Working Hard and Playing Hard	109	(1)
An Insider's View	110	(1)
It's that ``p'' Word: Procrastinatate?	111	(1)
World of Work	111	(24)
Why Is It So Easy to Procrastinate?	112	(1)
So, How Do You Overcome the ``p'' Word?	112	(1)
The Difference Between Being and Doing	113	(3)
Juggling Multiple Priorities	116	(2)
Your Body's Cycles	118	(1)
Maximizing Your Talents	119	(1)
Planning--The Secret to Priority Management	120	(7)
Thinking Long Range	127	(2)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Work	129	(2)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Home	131	(2)
Building a Priority Management Plan	133	(2)
Cornerstones of Priority Management	135	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	136	(1)
I Heard You! I Heard You! What Did You Say?: The Art of Active Listening	137	(16)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	139	(5)
The Importance of Listening	140	(1)
The Difference Between Listening and Hearing	140	(3)
Practical Definitions of Listening	143	(1)
An Insider's View	144	(1)
World of Work	145	(6)
Obstacles to Listening	145	(1)
Prejudging	145	(1)
Talking	146	(1)
Bringing Your Emotions to the Table	147	(1)
Listening for Key Words, Phrases, and Hints	148	(1)
How Do I Get Others to Listen to Me?	149	(2)
Cornerstones for Active Listening	151	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	152	(1)
Will This Be On the Test?: The Essentials of Note-Taking	153	(20)
At This Moment	155	(1)
A Self-Assessment	156	(1)
Why Take Notes?	156	(1)
Preparing to Take Notes	157	(1)
Tips for Effective Note-Taking	157	(1)
An Insider's View	157	(1)
World of Work	158	(13)
Beginning the Building Process	159	(1)
The L-STAR System	160	(3)
Putting It All Together: Note-Taking Techniques	163	(1)
The Outline Technique	164	(1)
The Cornell System	165	(1)
The Mapping System	166	(2)
What to Do When You Get Lost	168	(1)
Using Your Laptop Computer for Note-Taking	169	(2)
Cornerstones of Effective Note-Taking	171	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	172	(1)
Avoiding the ``All-Nighter'': Studying for Success	173	(26)
Why Study? I Can Fake It	175	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	176	(1)
The Importance of Your Study Environment	177	(1)
An Insider's View	177	(1)
World of Work	178	(19)
Understanding Memory	179	(1)
Sensory Memory	180	(1)
Short-Term or Working Memory	180	(1)
Long-Term Memory	181	(1)
VCR	182	(1)
Ready, Set, Go!!	183	(1)
SQ3R	184	(7)
The READ Method	191	(1)
Using Mnemonic Devices	192	(1)
Cooperative Learning	193	(2)
Studying with Small Children in the House	195	(2)
Cornerstones for Effective Studying	197	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	198	(1)
The Proving Ground: Strategies for Test-Taking	199	(22)
T-Day!	201	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	202	(8)
Controlling Test Anxiety	203	(1)
Preparing for Tests	204	(2)
Predicting Exam Questions	206	(1)
Three Types of Responses to Test Questions	207	(2)
Test-Taking Strategies and Hints for Success	209	(1)
Strategies for Matching Questions	210	(1)
An Insider's View	210	(2)
Strategies for True-False Questions	211	(1)
World of Work	212	(7)
Strategies for Multiple-Choice Questions	213	(2)
Strategies for Short-Answer Questions	215	(1)
Strategies for Essay Questions	216	(2)
Academic Integrity	218	(1)
Cornerstones for Test-Taking	219	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	220	(1)
Strategies for Success: A Guide to Writing and Public Speaking	221	(32)
Your Chance to Shine	223	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	224	(1)
An Insider's View	225	(1)
The Power of Words	226	(1)
World of Work	226	(25)
Ten Steps to Success	228	(1)
Topic Selection	229	(1)
Audience Analysis	230	(2)
Writing a Thesis Statement	232	(1)
Researching Your Paper or Speech	233	(3)
Organizing Your Paper or Speech	236	(1)
Writing Your Paper or Speech	237	(1)
Ethical Considerations	238	(1)
Using Language	238	(1)
Selecting the Main Ideas and Issues	239	(1)
Organizing the Body	240	(1)
Introductions	241	(2)
Conclusions	243	(1)
Documenting Your Paper or Speech	244	(2)
Outlining Your Notes for Delivery	246	(1)
Using Audio / Visual Aids	247	(1)
Rehearsal and Delivery	248	(1)
Reducing Anxiety	249	(1)
Delivery	250	(1)
Cornerstones for Writing and Speaking	251	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	252	(1)
Getting Along With Others: The Power of Relationships	253	(26)
Relationships	254	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	255	(1)
An Insider's View	256	(2)
Why Are Relationships Important?	256	(2)
World of Work	258	(19)
Communities	257	(6)
Friendship	263	(2)
Loneliness	265	(1)
Love Relationships	266	(1)
Sexuality	267	(1)
Sexual Behavior	267	(3)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	270	(1)
HIV and AIDS	270	(3)
New Worries about HIV and AIDS Transmission	273	(1)
Other STD's	273	(2)
Sexual Harassment	275	(1)
Rape	276	(1)
Cornerstones for Getting Along with Others	277	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	278	(1)
Understanding Differences: A Celebration of Diversity	279	(26)
You Are a Culture of One	281	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	282	(12)
The Components of Culture	283	(2)
The Power of an Open Mind	285	(1)
My Culture of One	286	(2)
You Are the Center of Your Own Universe	288	(2)
Changing Demographics of the United States	290	(1)
Other Components of Culture	291	(1)
Who Are You?	292	(1)
The Golden Rule for Celebrating Diversity	293	(1)
I Think I Would... An Exercise in Cultural Understanding	293	(1)
An Insider's View	294	(2)
World of Work	296	(7)
Cornerstones for Celebrating Diversity	303	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	304	(1)
Staying Fit: A Personal Plan for Wellness	305	(20)
What Does It Mean to Be Healthy?	307	(1)
A Holistic Approach to Wellness	307	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	308	(1)
The Mind	309	(1)
An Insider's View	309	(1)
World of Work	310	(13)
Depression	313	(2)
Sprituality	315	(1)
What Influences Your Eating Habits?	316	(4)
Activity	320	(3)
Cornerstones for Wellness	323	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	324	(1)
I'm Stressed, You're Stressed, We're All Stressed: Controlling Stress	325	(18)
At This Moment	327	(1)
A Self-Assessment	328	(6)
What Is Stress	328	(1)
Stress Test	329	(1)
Three Types of Stressors	330	(1)
Situtional Stressors	330	(1)
Psychological Stressors	331	(1)
Bilogical Stressors	332	(1)
Financial Pressures	333	(1)
Juggling Responsibilities	334	(1)
An Insider's View	334	(1)
World of Work	335	(6)
Building a Stress-Management Program	336	(1)
Managing Situational Stressors	337	(1)
Managing Psychological Stressors	338	(1)
Managing Biological Stressors	339	(2)
Cornerstones for Handling Stress	341	(1)
Bluprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	342	(1)
Stayin' Alive: Social and Personal Responsibility	343	(18)
At this Moment	345	(1)
A Self-Assessment	346	(1)
Drugs	346	(1)
An Insider's View	347	(1)
World of Work	348	(11)
Drug Dependency	348	(1)
Some Common Legal Drugs	349	(1)
Caffeine	349	(1)
Over the Counter Drugs	349	(1)
Prescription Drugs	349	(1)
Alcohol	350	(4)
Tobacco	354	(2)
Illegal Drugs	356	(1)
Personal Responsibility	357	(2)
Cornerstones for Personal Responsibility	359	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	360	(1)
What are Your Doing for the Rest of Your Life? Career Planning	361	(20)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	363	(12)
Do you Want to Do Something or Be Something?	364	(1)
You've Got a Job, Now You Want a Career	365	(1)
What Do You Want to be When You Grow Up?	366	(1)
Your Career Self-Study	367	(4)
Help Me! I'm Undeclared	371	(1)
Nine Steps to Career Decision-Making	371	(2)
Where to Learn More about Careers, Majors, and Work	373	(1)
Networking: The Overlooked Source for Career Development	374	(1)
An Insider's View	375	(1)
World of Work	376	(3)
Mentors	376	(2)
How to Find a Mentor	378	(1)
Cornerstones for Career Development	379	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	380	(1)
References	381	(2)
Index	383