Roadways to Success

by Williamson, James C.; McCandrew, Debra A; Muse, Charles

• ISBN13: 9780131712102
• ISBN10: 0131712101
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Roadways to Success, 4 th 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 oners"s own academic and career success.KET TOPICS: 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. College orientation and student success courses.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Discover the Companion Website	xv
Case Study	xvii
Stopping to Ask for Directions	1	(26)
Connecting with Your Campus Resources
The Importance of Resources	2	(1)
Milestones: Where Are You Now?	3	(1)
Tangible vs. Intangible Resources	3	(1)
The Owner's Manual: Your College Catalog	4	(2)
The Library	6	(1)
Box: Library Scavenger Hunt	7	(1)
Computer Resources: A Trip Along the Information Superhighway	7	(1)
Alternative Routes: Distance Education and Other Nontraditional Formats	8	(1)
Making a Pit Stop: Learning Resource Centers	8	(1)
Traveling Companions: Your Friends	9	(1)
Counseling Services	9	(1)
Financial Aid Services	10	(1)
Box: Student Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid	10	(2)
Roadways to Financial Aid	12	(11)
Health Services	13	(1)
The Life of a Professor	13	(1)
Academic Freedom and What It Means to You	14	(2)
Understanding What the Professor Wants	16	(1)
What Makes a Good Student?	16	(1)
What Makes a Good Professor?	17	(1)
Classroom Etiquette	18	(1)
Reading the Professor's Schedule	19	(1)
The Next Step	20	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	21	(1)
Exercise 1.1 Resources Available to Me	22	(1)
Applying What You Know	23	(4)
Observations	23	(1)
Getting There on Time	24	(1)
Exploring Technology	24	(1)
Web Connections	25	(2)
Planning to Reach Your Destination on Time	27	(30)
Time Management
Milestones: Where are You Now?	29	(1)
College Success Strategies	30	(1)
A Daily Time Analysis	30	(1)
Exercise 2.1 The Wheel---Daily Time Analysis	31	(1)
Successful Time Management	32	(1)
Three Keys to Effective Self-Management	33	(1)
Change and Choices---Is Your Life Balanced?	34	(1)
Facts About Time	34	(1)
If I Were Young, I Would Form Good Habits	34	(1)
Weekly Time Analysis	35	(1)
Exercise 2.2 Weekly Time Analysis	36	(2)
Identifying Time-Management Strengths and Weaknesses	38	(1)
Exercise 2.3 Identifying Time-Management Strengths and Weaknesses	39	(1)
A Time-Management System: A Planner for Student Success	40	(1)
Monthly Planning	41	(1)
Daily Planning	41	(3)
Priorities and To-Do Lists	44	(1)
Contacts Directory	45	(1)
Your Study Time	46	(2)
Your Study Plan and Daily Prioritized To-Do List	48	(1)
It's All About Priorities!	48	(1)
Leading Time Wasters	48	(1)
Procrastination: The Enemy of the Student	49	(2)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	51	(1)
Roadways to Effective Time Management	52	(1)
Applying What You Know	53	(4)
Observations	53	(1)
Getting There on Time	54	(1)
Exploring Technology	55	(1)
Web Connections	55	(2)
Fine---Tuning Your Vehicle	57	(24)
Recognizing Your Potential and Building Self-Esteem
Milestones: Where are You Now?	59	(1)
Why Are You Here?	60	(2)
Where Are You Going?	62	(1)
Discovering and Achieving Your Potential	63	(3)
Personal Values	66	(1)
Exercise the Values Auction	66	(2)
Self-Esteem	68	(1)
What Is Self-Esteem?	68	(1)
Why Is Self-Esteem Important?	68	(1)
Developing Positive Self-Esteem	69	(4)
Roadways to Increasing Your Self-Esteem	73	(4)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	77	(1)
Applying What You Know	77	(4)
Observations	78	(1)
Exploring Technology	78	(1)
Web Connections	79	(2)
Mapping Your Journey	81	(24)
Goal Setting and Motivation
Milestones: Where Are You Now?	83	(1)
What Do These People Have in Common?	83	(1)
Eliminating Fear	84	(3)
What Is a Goal?	87	(1)
Why Are Goals Important?	88	(1)
Types of Goals	89	(1)
How to Write a Goal	89	(1)
Goal Setting: Example One	90	(1)
Goal Setting: Example Two	90	(1)
What Is an Objective?	91	(1)
Roadblocks to Success: Barriers to Achieving Your Goals	92	(1)
Box: Campus and Community Resources	93	(1)
Traveling the Road on Your Own . . . Motivation	94	(1)
What Is Motivation?	94	(1)
Why Is Motivation Important?	94	(1)
Box: Internal vs. External Goals and Motivation	95	(1)
Exercise 4.1 Goal Setting	96	(2)
Exercise 4.2 Goal Setting Sheet	98	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	99	(1)
Roadways to Reaching Your Goals	100	(1)
Applying What You Know	101	(4)
Observations	101	(1)
Getting There on Time	102	(1)
Exploring Technology	103	(1)
Web Connections	103	(2)
Sights, Sounds, and Sensations	105	(20)
Information Processing and Learning Styles
Milestones: Where are You Now?	107	(1)
Information Processing Theory	107	(2)
Exercise 5.1 Information Processing Inventory	109	(1)
Characteristics of Analytical and Global Thinkers	110	(1)
Brainteaser	110	(1)
Learning Preference Theory	111	(2)
How Do You Learn?	113	(1)
Exercise 5.2 Learning Preference Inventory	114	(1)
Visual Learners	115	(1)
Auditory Learners	116	(1)
Kinesthetic Learners	116	(1)
Using Mnemonic Devices	116	(3)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	119	(1)
Roadways to Learning and Processing Information	120	(1)
Applying What You Know	121	(4)
Observations	121	(1)
Getting There on Time	122	(1)
Exploring Technology	122	(1)
Web Connections	123	(2)
Scanning the Radio	125	(26)
Communications
Milestones: Where are You Now?	127	(1)
To Be a Captain, You First Have to Be a Sailor	128	(1)
The Differences Between Listening and Hearing	128	(3)
Practical Definitions of Listening	131	(2)
Obstacles to Listening	133	(1)
Obstacle One: Prejudging	134	(1)
Box: Tips for Overcoming Prejudging	134	(1)
Obstacle Two: Talking	135	(1)
Box: Tips for Overcoming the Urge to Talk Too Much	135	(1)
Obstacle Three: Bringing Your Emotions to the Table	135	(1)
Box: Tips for Controlling Emotions that Interfere with Listening	136	(1)
How Do I Get Others to Listen to Me?	137	(1)
Listening for Key Words, Phrases, and Hints	137	(1)
Box: The Top 10 Reasons for Actively Listening	138	(1)
Test Your Listening Skills	139	(1)
Exercise 6.1 Circles and Lines	139	(1)
Exercise 6.2 Cabbie	140	(1)
Exercise 6.3 The Accident	140	(1)
Exercise 6.4 Visual Listening	141	(1)
Exercise 6.5 Whispers	141	(1)
Exercise 6.6 I Can Name That Tune	142	(1)
Roadways to Active Listening	143	(4)
Written Communication	144	(1)
What Is Plagiarism?	144	(1)
Writing Styles	145	(1)
Conducting Research	146	(1)
Editing Your Work	146	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	147	(1)
Applying What You Know	147	(4)
Observations	148	(1)
Getting There on Time	148	(1)
Exploring Technology	148	(1)
Web Connections	149	(2)
Charting Your Journey	151	(20)
The Process of Note Taking
Milestones: Where are You Now?	153	(1)
Why Take Notes?	153	(1)
Do I Need to Write That Down?	154	(1)
Preparing to Take Notes	154	(2)
Now We're Ready to Begin the Building Process	156	(1)
The L-STAR System	156	(3)
Putting It All Together: Note-Taking Techniques	159	(1)
The Outline Technique	159	(1)
The Cornell System	160	(1)
The Mapping System	161	(4)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	165	(1)
Roadways to Effective Note Taking	166	(1)
Applying What You Know	167	(4)
Observations	167	(1)
Getting There on Time	168	(1)
Exploring Technology	168	(1)
Web Connections	169	(2)
Driver Training	171	(26)
Learning How to Study
Homework? Studying? Who Needs It?	172	(1)
Milestones: Where Are You Now?	173	(1)
Attending Class	173	(1)
Techniques for Successful Studying	173	(1)
Getting Organized	173	(1)
What Note-Taking System Do You Use?	174	(1)
When Do You Study?	174	(1)
Where Do You Study?	174	(1)
Study Supplies	175	(1)
A Study Plan	175	(1)
Roadways to Effective Studying	176	(1)
Learning Vocabulary	176	(2)
Reading and Using Textbooks	178	(2)
The SQ3R Method	180	(2)
Exercise 8.1 Practicing SQ3R	182	(6)
Reviewing Class and Textbook Notes	188	(1)
Studying Math	189	(1)
Identifying Tips for Studying Math Effectively	190	(1)
Critical Thinking	190	(2)
Roadways to Studying Effectively	192	(1)
Milestones: Now that You are Here	193	(1)
Applying What You Know	193	(4)
Observations	194	(1)
Getting There on Time	194	(1)
Exploring Technology	195	(1)
Web Connections	195	(2)
Obtaining Your License	197	(18)
Test-Taking Strategies
Milestones: Where are You Now?	199	(1)
Why Do I Have to Take a Test?	199	(1)
Controlling Test Anxiety	200	(2)
Roadways to Reducing Test Anxiety	202	(2)
Preparing for Tests	203	(1)
The Dreamer	203	(1)
The Procrastinator	203	(1)
The Planner	203	(1)
Roadways to Effective Test Taking	204	(7)
Test-Taking Strategies	205	(1)
General Test-Taking Techniques	205	(1)
Strategies for Answering Matching Questions	206	(1)
Strategies for Answering True-False Questions	206	(1)
Strategies for Answering Multiple-Choice Questions	207	(1)
Strategies for Answering Short-Answer Questions	207	(1)
Strategies for Answering Essay Questions	208	(3)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	211	(1)
Applying What You Know	211	(4)
Observations	212	(1)
Getting There on Time	212	(1)
Exploring Technology	213	(1)
Web Connections	213	(2)
Extending Your Warranty	215	(22)
Health and Wellness---Mind, Body, Spirit
Milestones: Where are You Now?	217	(1)
Wellness Strategies	218	(1)
Identifying Health and Wellness Strengths and Weaknesses	218	(1)
Exercise 10.1 Identifying Health and Wellness Strengths and Weaknesses	219	(2)
Components of a Healthy Lifestyle	221	(1)
Nutritious Food	221	(3)
Exercise 10.2 Create Your Own Healthy Eating Pyramid	224	(1)
Exercise 10.3 Planning Daily Meals	224	(1)
Exercise	225	(1)
Water	226	(1)
Sunlight	227	(1)
Temperance	228	(1)
Air	228	(1)
Rest	229	(1)
Trust	230	(1)
A Wellness Plan: Putting It All Together	230	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	231	(1)
Roadways to Health and Wellness	232	(1)
Applying What You Know	233	(4)
Observations	233	(1)
Getting There on Time	234	(1)
Exploring Technology	234	(1)
Web Connections	235	(2)
Reaching Your Destination	237	(22)
Career Planning
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?	239	(1)
Milestones: Where are You Now?	240	(1)
Daydreaming	240	(2)
Do You Want to Do Something or Be Something?	242	(1)
Help Me! I'm Undeclared!	242	(1)
Seven Steps to Career Decision Making	242	(2)
What Is a Mentor?	244	(1)
What Is a Career Counselor?	245	(1)
Once You Know Where You Are Going, How Do You Get There?	246	(1)
Roadways to Career Decision Making	247	(8)
Develop a Personal Success Plan	249	(1)
Box: Success Plan Outline	249	(1)
My Personal Success Plan: Career Research	249	(1)
Road Plan Decided? Where Do I Go from Here?	250	(1)
Resume Writing	250	(1)
Preparing for the Interview	251	(2)
Milestones: Now that You are Here	253	(2)
Applying What You Know	255	(4)
Observations	255	(1)
Getting There on Time	256	(1)
Exploring Technology	256	(1)
Web Connections	257	(2)
Financing Your Roadtrip	259	(22)
Money Management
Milestones: Where are You Now?	261	(1)
Principles of Budgeting Your Money	261	(1)
Developing an Annual Financial Plan	262	(2)
Monthly Budget	264	(3)
Exercise 12.1 Complete Your Monthly Budget	267	(1)
Exercise 12.2 Complete Your Annual Financial Plan	268	(1)
Reducing Expenses: Needs vs. Wants	269	(1)
Adequate Insurance	269	(1)
Financial Aid	270	(1)
Debt-Free Living	271	(2)
Credit and Credit Reports	273	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	274	(1)
Roadways to Money Management	275	(2)
Applying What You Know	277	(4)
Observations	277	(1)
Getting There on Time	278	(1)
Exploring Technology	278	(1)
Web Connections	279	(2)
The People You Meet Along the Way	281	(12)
Diversity
The Importance of Diversity	283	(1)
Milestones: Where are You Now?	283	(1)
Understanding Diversity	283	(1)
Primary and Secondary Dimensions of Diversity	284	(1)
Exercise 13.1 Exploring Diversity	285	(1)
Culture	286	(1)
Discrimination	287	(1)
Exercise 13.2 Exploring Discrimination	287	(1)
Affirmative Action	288	(1)
The Next Step	289	(1)
Milestones: Now That You are Here	290	(1)
Applying What You Know	290	(3)
Observations	291	(1)
Web Connections	291	(2)
Glossary	293	(10)
Bibliography	303	(2)
Index	305