Becoming a Master Student

by ELLIS

• ISBN13: 9780395935286
• ISBN10: 0395935288
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-05-04
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
This book is worthless	1	(3)
Get the most out of this book	4	(3)
Chapter 1 First Step	7	(32)
First Step: Truth is a key to mastery	7	(1)
If you skipped the Introduction	8	(2)
The Discovery and Intention Journal Entry System	10	(2)
Seven Discovery and Intention Statement guidelines	12	(6)
The value of higher education	18	(2)
Education's worth it... and you can pay for it	20	(2)
Ways to change a habit	22	(2)
Power Process #1: Ideas are tools	24	(2)
Learning styles--Discovering how you learn	26	(3)
Resources on learning styles	29	(1)
The master student	30	(2)
Maslow's qualities of a self-actualizing person	32	(2)
Master Student: Benjamin Franklin	34	(1)
Quiz	35	(2)
Learning Styles Application	37	(1)
Bibliography	37	(2)
Chapter 2 Time	39	(44)
You've got the time	39	(7)
Twenty-five ways to get the most out of now	46	(4)
Keep going?	50	(1)
Extracurricular activities--Reap the benefits	51	(3)
Time management for right-brained people	54	(2)
Planning sets you free	56	(2)
Strategies for scheduling	58	(2)
Strategies for long-term planning	60	(2)
Gearing up: Using a long-term planner	62	(3)
The seven-day antiprocrastination plan	65	(1)
Motivation or "I'm just not in the mood"	66	(2)
Save time with your computer	68	(2)
Studying with children underfoot	70	(2)
The ABC daily to-do's (or working your A's off)	72	(2)
Power Process #2: Be here now	74	(2)
Time is money... and money is time	76	(2)
Master Student: Malcolm X	78	(1)
Quiz	79	(2)
Learning Styles Application	81	(1)
Bibliography	81	(2)
Chapter 3 Memory	83	(20)
You never forget	83	(1)
The memory jungle	84	(2)
Twenty memory techniques	86	(5)
Give your "secret brain" a chance	91	(1)
Notable failures	91	(1)
Set a trap for your memory	92	(1)
Remembering names	93	(1)
Mnemonic devices	94	(2)
Power Process #3: Love your problems	96	(2)
Master Student: Helen Keller	98	(1)
Quiz	99	(2)
Learning Styles Application	101	(1)
Bibliography	101	(2)
Chapter 4 Reading	103	(20)
Muscle Reading	103	(1)
How Muscle Reading works	104	(2)
The Universal Law of Reading	106	(5)
Reading fast	111	(1)
When reading is tough	112	(1)
Read with a dictionary in your lap	113	(1)
English as a second language	114	(1)
We live like royalty	115	(1)
Power Process #4: Notice your pictures and let them go	116	(2)
Master Student: Barbara Jordan	118	(1)
Quiz	119	(2)
Learning Styles Application	121	(1)
Bibliography	121	(2)
Chapter 5 Notes	123	(24)
The note-taking process flows	123	(1)
Observe	124	(3)
Record	127	(5)
Review	132	(3)
Improving your handwriting	135	(1)
Power Process #5: I create it all	136	(3)
When instructors talk fast	139	(1)
Taking notes on reading	140	(1)
Get to the bones of your book with concept maps	141	(1)
Master Student: Rudolfo Anaya	142	(1)
Quiz	143	(2)
Learning Styles Application	145	(1)
Bibliography	145	(2)
Chapter 6 Tests	147	(32)
Disarm tests	147	(1)
What to do before the test	148	(3)
What to do during the test	151	(1)
F is for feedback, not failure	152	(1)
Words to watch for in essay questions	153	(1)
Have some fun!	153	(1)
Ways to predict test questions	154	(3)
Notable Failures: Part Two	157	(1)
Let go of test anxiety	158	(4)
Overcoming math and science anxiety	162	(4)
Special techniques for math and science tests	166	(1)
How to cram (even though you shouldn't)	167	(1)
Eight reasons to celebrate mistakes	168	(2)
Power Process #6: Detach	170	(2)
Cooperative learning--Study with people	172	(2)
Master Student: Fred Smith	174	(1)
Quiz	175	(2)
Learning Styles Application	177	(1)
Bibliography	177	(2)
Chapter 7 Diversity	179	(23)
Diversity is a fact--and a value	179	(1)
Diversity is a reality	180	(2)
Communicating across cultures	182	(4)
Adapting to the culture of higher education	186	(1)
Learn the language of higher education	187	(1)
The art of reentry--Going back to school as an older student	188	(2)
Stay tuned to these networks	190	(2)
Dealing with sexism and sexual harassment	192	(2)
Students with disabilities--Ask for what you want	194	(2)
Power Process #7: Choose your conversations and your community	196	(2)
Master Student: Charlayne Hunter-Gault	198	(1)
Quiz	199	(2)
Learning Styles Application	201	(1)
Bibliography	201	(2)
Chapter 8 Thinking	203	(30)
Critical thinking: A survival skill	203	(2)
Finding "Aha!" -- Creativity fuels critical thinking	205	(1)
Tangram	205	(1)
Techniques for creative thinking	206	(4)
Qualities of a critical thinker	210	(1)
Core skills for critical thinkers	211	(1)
Becoming a critical thinker	212	(3)
Create on your feet	215	(1)
Uncovering assumptions	216	(2)
Computer software that can help you think	218	(1)
Ways to fool yourself--Six common mistakes in logic	219	(1)
Gaining skill at decision making	220	(1)
Warning: Advertising can be dangerous to your health	221	(1)
Power Process #8: Find a bigger problem... or a smaller one	222	(2)
Solving problems--Try the four P's	224	(2)
Solving math and science problems	226	(2)
Master Student: Margaret Mead	228	(1)
Quiz	229	(2)
Learning Styles Application	231	(1)
Bibliography	231	(1)
Chapter 9 Writing	233	(26)
Writing well pays	233	(1)
Phase 1: Creating something from nothing--Getting ready to write	234	(3)
Phase 2: Getting down to it--Writing the first draft	237	(2)
Phase 3: Polishing your creation--Revising your draft	239	(1)
Misplaced modifier poses threat of suffocation	240	(2)
Seven steps to nonsexist writing	242	(1)
Giving credit where credit is due--Avoiding the high cost of plagiarism	243	(1)
Supercharge your computer with the Internet	244	(2)
Library: The buried treasure	246	(3)
Writing and delivering speeches	249	(3)
Power Process #9: Be a fool	252	(2)
Master Student: William Nolen	254	(1)
Quiz	255	(2)
Learning Styles Application	257	(1)
Bibliography	257	(2)
Chapter 10 Relationships	259	(30)
The communication loop	259	(2)
The communication loop--Listening	261	(2)
The communication loop--Sending	263	(1)
Five ways to say "I"	264	(2)
The fine art of conflict resolution	266	(3)
Conflict resolution in a nutshell	269	(2)
Emotional pain is not a sickness	271	(1)
You deserve compliments	271	(1)
Relationships can work	272	(1)
Relationships change	273	(1)
Create your instructor	274	(2)
Power Process #10: Employ your word	276	(3)
Seven steps to effective complaints	279	(1)
Criticism really can be constructive	279	(1)
We are all leaders	280	(2)
Leaders on leadership	282	(2)
Master Student: Golda Meir	284	(1)
Quiz	285	(2)
Learning Styles Application	287	(1)
Bibliography	287	(2)
Chapter 11 Health	289	(24)
Take care of your machine	289	(2)
Your machine: Fuel it	290	(1)
Your machine: Move it	291	(1)
Your machine: Rest it	292	(2)
Your machine: Observe it	294	(1)
Your machine: Protect it	295	(4)
The experts recommend seven dietary guidelines	299	(2)
Crazed glazed donut runs amok	301	(1)
Power Process #11: Surrender	302	(2)
Some facts	304	(1)
Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs: The truth	304	(2)
Seeing the full scope of addiction	306	(1)
Where to turn for more information on recovery	307	(1)
Master Student: May Lemke	308	(1)
Quiz	309	(2)
Learning Styles Application	311	(1)
Bibliography	311	(2)
Chapter 12 What Next?	313	(31)
Now that you're done--Begin	313	(1)
Use the following suggestions to continue	314	(2)
Attitudes, affirmations and visualizations	316	(1)
Attitude replacements	317	(2)
Some places your computer can visit	319	(1)
Taking notes on your journey--The art of journal writing	320	(2)
"But I don't know what I want to do"--Choosing a major	322	(1)
Majors for the taking	323	(1)
Changing schools	324	(2)
Contributing: The art of selfishness	326	(5)
Career planning--Begin now	331	(5)
Learning the language of computers	336	(2)
Power Process #12: Be it	338	(2)
Master Student: Raul Julia	340	(1)
Quiz	341	(2)
Learning Styles Application	343	(1)
Bibliography	343	(1)
Index	344