Cornerstone : Building on Your Best

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

• ISBN13: 9780130913692
• ISBN10: 0130913693
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Simply stated, Cornerstone: Building on Your Best, Third Edition, is a book about change—about creating a positive transition into college from any walk of life: Through concrete, goal-oriented activities, students are afforded the opportunity to become successful decision-makers, confident learners, and' well-adjusted members of society.

Features that make this edition unique include:

At This Moment — A self-assessivent activity that launches every chapter and guides students through goal setting and reflection exercises that ultimately lead them to academic, personal, and social self-improvement.

Blueprints for Change — An activity that hips students strategically think through their immediate and long-term goals for change and the subsequent implications these decisions will have an their lives as students, as members of society, and in their careers.

Reflection — This uniquely activity-oriented text provides students with ample opportunity to internalize the concepts in every chapter. Learning about strategies in abstraction is meaningless unless students are given and subsequently seize the opportunity to personalize these strategies. Journal activities encourage students to reflect upon how the discussion of strategies and goal setting can benefit them in the context of their individual needs. Some students may prefer to write on paper, while others will choose to use a computer. Both options are available at the end of each chapter.

Visit our Student Success supersite at www.prenhall.com/success

Features include, but are not limited to:

• A text-specific companion website that supports every chapter of the text.
  (http://www.prenhall.com/montgomery — select the 3rd edition)
• Majors Exploration
• Career Advice
• Student Success Stories
• Tips for Financial Management

Table of Contents

To Our Students	vii
About the Authors	viii
Preface	x
Acknowledgments	xiv
Change	2	(26)
Preparing for and Dealing with Change
Where Are you . . . At This Moment?	6	(1)
Why College?	7	(2)
The Significance of Your College Experience	9	(2)
Insider's View: Eri Tsuchida	11	(1)
From the World of Work: Javier F. Ortiz	12	(1)
What Do You Want? Thinking about Your Choices	12	(1)
Changes in the Days to Come	13	(2)
Common Characteristics of Any Change	15	(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	16	(1)
Change Takes Courage	16	(1)
Physical and Emotional Reactions to Change	16	(2)
Preparing for and Dealing with Change	18	(2)
Attitudes that Hinder Change	20	(1)
Changing Behaviors	20	(1)
Get Involved in the Change	21	(1)
Let Go	21	(1)
Hold On	21	(1)
Ask for Help	21	(1)
Develop a Sense of Humor	21	(1)
Focus on the Outcome	21	(1)
Search for Truth	22	(1)
Take Risks	22	(1)
Have an Open Mind	22	(1)
View Change as Growth	22	(1)
Communicate with People	22	(1)
Maintain Perspective	22	(1)
A Moment in Time	23	(1)
Blueprints for Change	23	(2)
Journals	25	(2)
Cornerstones for Dealing with Change	27	(1)
Grow	28	(30)
Motivation, Goal Setting, and Self-Esteem
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	32	(1)
The Impact of Values on Motivation and Goal Setting	33	(1)
Do You Value College?	34	(1)
Attitude-The First Step in Getting What you Want	35	(1)
Box: Preparing for Success	36	(1)
Choose Your Friends Carefully	36	(1)
Overcoming Doubts and Fears	37	(1)
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone	38	(1)
Dealing with Adversity and Failure	39	(1)
The Goal-Setting Process	40	(1)
Insider's View: Bethany Noble	40	(1)
Characteristics of Attainable Goals	41	(1)
How to Write Goals	42	(1)
From the World of Work: Wanda Daniel	43	(4)
Box: Evaluation Plan for Your Goals	47	(1)
The Impact of Self-Esteem on Your Motivation	47	(1)
Box: Conditions of Self-Esteem	48	(1)
Box: Self: What Makes Me Who I Am	48	(1)
Influences on Self-Esteem	49	(2)
Improving Your Self-Esteem	51	(1)
Why Should you Do It?	51	(1)
Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem	51	(3)
Blueprints for Change	54	(1)
Journals	55	(2)
Cornerstones for Motivation, Goal Setting, and Self-Esteem	57	(1)
Learn	58	(30)
Multiple Intelligences, Learning Styles, and Personality Typing
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	62	(1)
Understanding Our Strengths	63	(1)
Insider's View: Tom Craig	64	(1)
Discovering and Polishing Your Talents	64	(1)
From the World of Work: Brian Delph	65	(1)
Take the MIS	66	(2)
Understanding Multiple Intelligences	68	(2)
Using Multiple Intelligences to Enhance Studying and Learning	70	(2)
Understanding Learning Styles Theory	72	(1)
Take the LEAD	72	(2)
The Similarities and Differences Between Multiple Intelligences Theory and Learning Styles Theory	74	(1)
What Can We Learn About Personality?	75
Take the PAP	74	(3)
Understanding Personality Typing (Typology)	77	(1)
Functions of Personality Typology	78	(2)
Box: A Closer Look at Your Personality Type	80	(1)
Using Your Personality Type to Enhance Learning	81	(3)
Blueprints for Change	84	(1)
Journals	85	(2)
Cornerstones for Learning Styles	87	(1)
Think	88	(30)
Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	92	(1)
Thinking About Thinking	93	(1)
A Working Definition of Critical Thinking	94	(1)
The Importance of Critical Thinking	94	(1)
Insider's View: Melissa Sheree Phillips-Mobley	95	(1)
A Plan for Critical Thinking	96	(1)
From the World of Work: Curtis M. Roe	96	(1)
Step One: Emotional Restraint	97	(2)
Step Two: Thinking on a Higher Level	99	(1)
Step Three: Analyzing Information	100	(1)
Step Four: Questioning Assumptions and Common Truths	101	(2)
Step Five: Problem Solving	103	(2)
Step Six: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion	105	(2)
Step Seven: Seeking Truth in Arguments and Persuasion	107	(1)
Box: Fallacious Persuasive Terminology	108	(2)
Creative Thinking	110	(1)
Box: Critical Thinking Involves	111	(3)
Blueprints for Change	114	(1)
Journals	115	(2)
Cornerstones for Critical Thinking	117	(1)
Prioritize	118	(26)
Time, Money, and Resources
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	122	(1)
Working Hard and Playing Hard	123	(1)
Insider's View: Wilisha Moore	124	(1)
It's that ``P'' Word: Procrastination	124	(1)
From the World of Work: Timothy Spencer Rice	125	(1)
Why Is It So Easy to Procrastinate?	125	(1)
So, How Do You Overcome the ``P'' Word?	126	(1)
Priority Management of Your Time	127	(1)
Your Body's Cycles	127	(2)
Planning-The Secret to Priority Management	129	(1)
Planning and Organizing for School	129	(3)
Planning and Organizing for Work	132	(1)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Work	133	(1)
Planning and Organizing at Home	134	(1)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Home	134	(2)
Prioritizing Your Finances	136	(2)
Maximizing Other Resources	138	(1)
Blueprints for Change	139	(2)
Journals	141	(2)
Cornerstones of Priority Management	143	(1)
Listen	144	(22)
The Art of Listening
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	148	(1)
The Importance of Listening	149	(1)
The Difference Between Listening and Hearing	150	(1)
Receiving	150	(1)
Organizing	150	(1)
Assigning	151	(1)
Reacting	152	(1)
Practical Definitions of Listening	152	(2)
Insider's View: Pradeep Boppa	154	(1)
Obstacles to Listening	154	(1)
Obstacle One: Prejudging	154	(1)
From the World, of Work: Maritza E. Correa	155	(1)
Obstacle Two: Talking	156	(1)
Obstacle Three: Bringing Your Emotions to the Table	157	(1)
Listening for Key Words, Phrases, and Hints	158	(1)
How Do I Get Others to Listen to Me?	159	(1)
Box: Top 10 Reasons for Listening Actively	160	(1)
Blueprints for Change	161	(2)
Journals	163	(2)
Cornerstones for Active Listening	165	(1)
Record	166	(22)
The Essentials of Note Taking
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	178
Why Take Notes?	171	(1)
Preparing to Take Notes	171	(1)
Insider's View: Carlos Fernandez	172	(1)
Tips for Effective Note Taking	172	(1)
From the World of Work: Garcia Mills Tate	173	(1)
Beginning the Building Process	174	(1)
The L-STAR System	174	(3)
Putting It All Together: Note-Taking Techniques	177	(1)
The Outline Technique	178	(1)
The Cornell (Modified Cornell, Split Page, or T) System	179	(1)
The Mapping System	179	(2)
What to Do When you Get Lost	181	(1)
Using Your Laptop Computer for Note Taking	182	(2)
Blueprints for Change	184	(1)
Journals	185	(2)
Cornerstones of Effective Note Taking	187	(1)
Remember	188	(28)
Studying for Success
Where Are you . . . At This Moment?	192	(1)
Why Study? I can Fake It	193	(1)
The Importance of Your Study Environment	194	(1)
Insider's View: Yolanda Agosto	194	(1)
From the World of Work: Joe Perdue	195	(1)
Understanding Memory	196	(1)
Box: Short-Term Memory Assessment	197	(1)
Box: Long-Term Memory Assessment	198	(1)
Ready, Set, Go!	199	(1)
SQ3R	200	(7)
The READ Method	207	(1)
Using Mnemonic Devices	207	(1)
Cooperative Learning	208	(2)
Studying with Small Children in the House	210	(2)
Blueprints for Change	212	(1)
Journals	213	(2)
Cornerstones for Effective Studying	215	(1)
Assess	216	(24)
Strategies for Test Taking
Where Are you . . . At This Moment?	220	(1)
Controlling Test Anxiety	221	(1)
Predicting Exam Questions	222	(1)
Box: Test-Anxiety Scale	223	(1)
Three Types of Responses to Test Questions	224	(1)
Test-Taking Strategies and Hints for Success	225	(1)
Box: Helpful Reminders for Reducing Test Anxiety	226	(1)
Strategies for Matching Questions	227	(1)
Strategies for True-False Questions	227	(1)
Strategies for Multiple-Choice Questions	228	(1)
Insider's View: Adam Smith	229	(2)
From the World of Work: Xheng Gu	231	(1)
Strategies for Short-Answer Questions	231	(1)
Strategies for Essay Questions	232	(2)
Academic Integrity	234	(1)
Blueprints for Change	235	(2)
Journals	237	(2)
Cornerstones for Test Taking	239	(1)
Communicate	240	(36)
A Guide to Writing and Public Speaking
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	244	(1)
Your Chance to Shine	245	(1)
Insider's View: Mary M. Cornelius	246	(1)
From the World of Work: Steve Brannon	247	(1)
The Power of Words	247	(1)
Box: Getting a Job	248	(1)
Box: Ten Steps to Success	249	(1)
Topic Selection	250	(1)
Audience Analysis	251	(1)
Writing a Thesis Statement	252	(1)
Researching Your Paper or Speech	253	(3)
Organizing Your Paper or Speech	256	(2)
Writing Your Paper or Speech	258	(1)
Ethical Considerations	259	(1)
Using Language	259	(1)
Selecting the Main Ideas and Issues	260	(1)
Organizing the Body	260	(1)
Introductions	261	(2)
Conclusions	263	(1)
Documenting Your Paper or Speech	264	(2)
Outlining Your Notes for Delivery	266	(1)
Using Audiovisual Aids	267	(2)
Rehearsal and Delivery	269	(1)
Reducing Anxiety	269	(1)
Delivery	270	(1)
Blueprints for Change	271	(2)
Journals	273	(2)
Cornerstones for Research, Writing, and Speaking	275	(1)
Understand	276	(26)
Relationships and Personal Responsibility
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	280	(1)
Relationships	281	(1)
Why Are Relationships Important?	282	(1)
Insider's View: Arnoldo Gonzalez	282	(1)
Communities	283	(1)
From the World of Work: Lucinda Moyano	284	(1)
Friendship	284	(1)
Peer Pressure and Drug Use	285	(1)
Box: Legal Drugs	286	(1)
Box: Commonly Abused Drugs	287	(1)
Loneliness	288	(1)
Love Relationships	288	(2)
Sexuality	290	(1)
Sexual Behavior	290	(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	291	(1)
New Worries about HIV and AIDS Transmission	291	(1)
Box: Birth Control	292	(1)
Box: Seven Sexually Transmitted Diseases	293	(1)
Sexual Harassment	294	(1)
Rape	295	(2)
Blueprints for Change	297	(2)
Journals	299	(2)
Cornerstones for Relationships and Personal Responsibility	301	(1)
Celebrate	302	(30)
An Understanding of Diversity
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	306	(1)
You Are a Culture of One	307	(1)
The Components of Culture	308	(2)
The Power of an Open Mind	310	(1)
My Culture of One	311	(2)
You Are the Center of Your Own Universe	313	(2)
Changing Demographics of the United States	315	(1)
Other Components of Culture	315	(2)
Who Are You?	317	(1)
The Golden Rule for Celebrating Diversity	317	(1)
I Think I Would . . . An Exercise in Cultural Understanding	317	(3)
Insider's View: Jermale Kelly	320	(2)
From the World of Work: James E. Farmer	322	(6)
Blueprints for Change	328	(1)
Journals	329	(2)
Cornerstones for Celebrating Diversity	331	(1)
Live	332	(22)
A Plan for Wellness and Stress Reduction
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	336	(1)
What Does It Mean to be Healthy?	337	(1)
A Holistic Approach to Wellness	338	(1)
The Mind	338	(1)
Insider's View: J.D. White	339	(1)
From the World of Work: Charles Steve Spearman	340	(1)
Depression	340	(2)
The Soul	342	(1)
The Body	342	(2)
The Body and Food	344	(2)
Wellness and Stress	346	(1)
What Is Stress?	346	(1)
Stress Test	347	(1)
Box: Three Types of Stressors	348	(1)
Blueprints for Change	349	(2)
Journals	351	(2)
Cornerstones for Wellness and Stress Reduction	353	(1)
Dream	354	(24)
Career and Life Planning
Where Are You . . . At This Moment?	358	(1)
Do You Want to Do Something or Be Something?	359	(2)
You've Got a Job, Now You Want A Career	361	(1)
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?	362	(5)
Help Me! I'm Undeclared	367	(1)
Nine Steps to Career Decision-Making	367	(2)
Networking: The Overlooked Source for Career Development	369	(1)
Mentors	369	(1)
Insider's View: Amber Montgomery	370	(1)
From The World of Work: Tanya Stuart Overdorf	371	(1)
How to Find a Mentor	372	(1)
Bringing It All Together	372	(2)
Blueprints for Change	374	(1)
Journals	375	(2)
Cornerstones for Career and Life Planning	377	(1)
Appendix Things You Need to Know But Probably Will Never Ask	378	(12)
Glossary	390	(6)
References	396	(2)
Index	398