Cornerstone: Building on Your Best

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

ISBN13:

9780205290697

ISBN10:

0205290698

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Pub. Date:

7/1/1999

Publisher(s):

Prentice Hall

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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.

Nothing Stays the Same: Preparing for and Dealing with Change

(24)

Why Address Change?

(1)

Why Cornerstone? What Can This Book and This Course Do for You?

(1)

At This Moment, A Self-Assessment

(3)

Why College?

(2)

The Significance of Your College Experience

(1)

An Insider's View

(2)

World of Work

(13)

What Do You Want? Thinking about Your Choices

(2)

Changes in the Days to Come

(1)

Premises about Change

(1)

Change Is Never Easy

(1)

Change Is Almost Always Met with Resistance

(1)

The Person Who Initiates Change Is Almost Always Unpopular

(1)

Change Creates Unfamiliar Ground

(1)

Change Takes Courage

(1)

Physical and Emotional Reactions to Change

(2)

Preparing for and Dealing with Change

(1)

Attitudes That Hinder Change

(1)

Changing Behaviors

(1)

Get Involved in the Change

(1)

Let Go

(1)

Hold On

(1)

Ask for Help

(1)

Develop a Sense of Humor

(1)

Focus on the Outcome

(1)

Search for Truth

(1)

Take Risks

(1)

Have an Open Mind

(1)

View Change as Growth

(1)

Communicate with People

(1)

Maintain Perspective

(1)

A Moment in Time

(2)

Cornerstones for Dealing with Change

(1)

Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking

(1)

Planning Your Dreams: Motivation, Goal-Setting, and Self-Esteem

(28)

You Are on Your Own

(2)

At This Moment, A Self-Assessment

(9)

The Impact of Values on Motivation and Goal Setting

(1)

Motivation Comes from Within

(1)

Attitude---The First Step in Getting What You Want

(3)

Choose Your Friends Carefully

(1)

Overcoming Doubts and Fears

(1)

Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone

(1)

Dealing with Adversity and Failure

(2)

The Goal-Setting Process

(1)

An Insider's View

(1)

World of Work

(12)

Characteristics of Attainable Goals

(1)

How to Write Goals

(4)

Evaluation Plan for Your Goals

(1)

The Impact of Self-Esteem on Your Motivation

(1)

Conditions of Self-Esteem

(1)

What Makes Me Who I Am

(1)

Influences on Self-Esteem

(1)

Behaviors Associated with Poor Self-Esteem

(1)

Improving Your Self-Esteem

(1)

Why Shoud You Do It?

(1)

Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem

(1)

Using Motivation and Self-Esteem to Accomplish Goals

(1)

Cornerstones for Motivation, Goal Setting, and Self-Esteem

(1)

Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking

(1)

How Are You Smart?: A Personal Journey into Multiple Intelligences, Learning Styles, and Personality Typing

(28)

Understanding Our Strengths

(1)

At This Moment, A Self-Assessment

(1)

Discovering and Polishing Your Talents

(1)

An Insider's View

(1)

World of Work

(21)

The Multiple Intelligences Survey

(3)

Understanding Multiple Intelligences

(1)

The Eight Multiple Intelligences

(1)

Visual/Spatial

(1)

Verbal/Linguistic

(1)

Musical/Rhythm

(1)

Logic/Math

(1)

Body/Kinesthetic

(1)

Interpersonal

(1)

Intra-personal

(1)

Naturalistic

(1)

Using Multiple Intelligences to Enhance Studying and Learning

(3)

Understanding Learning Styles Theory

(1)

Take the LEAD

(1)

Learning Styles

(1)

Visual

(1)

Auditory

(1)

Tactile

(1)

What Are the Similarities and Differences Among Multiple Intelligence Theory and Learning Styles Theory?

(1)

Take the PAP

(3)

Understanding Personality Typing (Typology)

(1)

Functions of Personality Typology

(1)

Extroversion/Introversion

(1)

Sensing/Intuition

(1)

Thinking/Feeling

(1)

Judging/Perceiving

(1)

A Closer Look at Your Personality Type

(1)

Using Your Personality Type to Enhance Learning

(3)

Cornerstones of Learnning Styles

(1)

Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking

(1)

Think Before You Leap: Using Critical Thinking Skills in College and Life

(24)

At This Moment, A Self-Assessment

(2)

A Working Definition of Critical Thinking

(1)

The Importance of Critical Thinking

(1)

An Insider's View

(1)

A Plan for Critical Thinking

(1)

World of Work

(16)

Emotional Restraint

(2)

Thinking on a Higher Level

(1)

Analyzing Information

(1)

Questioning Assumptions and Common Truths

(2)

Problem Solving

(3)

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

(2)

Seeking Truth in Arguments and Persuasion

(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

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