Cornerstone: Building on Your Best

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

• ISBN13: 9780130892546
• ISBN10: 0130892548
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in College Orientation, College Study Skills, and College Success found in two-and four-year colleges and universities. The Concise Edition of the popular Cornerstone: Building On Your Best is designed to help unprepared first-year students become more academically prepared and to help all first-year students adjust to college life. Material and activities in the text empower students to make responsible choices in college and in life. It shows, rather than tellsits real-life vignettes and self-reflective exercises both engage students and help them look at themselves and their lives through different eyes. The text promotes student growth, change, and responsible decision-makingwhether the student is looking at his/her own study habits or making difficult decisions about career goals. It maintains a sharp focus on motivation, values , and diversity; provides thorough coverage of nuts and bolts issues near and dear to students (studying, test-taking, and succeeding in college and in life); and discusses important new ideas about critical thinking skills, learning styles, and cooperative learning. The Concise Edition, 2/E consists of 12 of the 16 chapters in the full version of Cornerstonefocusing on core study, presentation, and goal-setting skills. (The full version includes 4 additional chapters on relationships, wellness, stress, and responsibility).

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	(1)
Why College?	6	(2)
The Significance of Your College Experience	8	(1)
An Insider's View	8	(2)
World of Work	10	(1)
What Do You Want? Thinking about Your Choices	11	(2)
Changes in the Days to Come	13	(1)
Premises about Change	14	(2)
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 Take Courage	16	(1)
Physical and Emotional Reactions to Change	16	(2)
Preparing for and Dealing with Change	18	(2)
Attitudes That Hinder Change	19	(1)
Changing Behaviors	20	(2)
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	20	(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	22	(1)
Maintain Perspective	22	(1)
A Moment in Time	22	(1)
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	(1)
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	(3)
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone	35	(1)
Dealing with Adversity and Failure	36	(1)
The Goal-Setting Process	37	(1)
An Insider's View	38	(1)
World of Work	39	(6)
Characteristics of Attainable Goals	40	(1)
How to Write Goals	41	(1)
Categories for Goals	42	(3)
Evaluation Plan for Your Goals	45	(1)
The Impact of Self-Esteem on Your Motivation	45	(2)
Conditions of Self-Esteem	46	(1)
What Makes Me Who I Am	46	(1)
Influences on Self-Esteem	47	(2)
Improving Your Self-Esteem	49	(1)
Why Should 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	(1)
The Multiple Intelligences Survey	59	(3)
Understanding Multiple Intelligences	62	(1)
The Eight 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	(2)
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 Intelligences Theory and Learning Styles Theory?	68	(4)
Take the PAP	69	(3)
Understanding Personality Typing (Typology)	72	(1)
Functions of Personality Typology	72	(4)
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 Learning 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	(1)
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 Jouney 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: Procrastination	111	(1)
World of Work	111	(9)
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	(6)
Thinking Long Range	126	(2)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Work	128	(2)
Important Principles for Priority Management at Home	130	(2)
Bulding a Priority-Management Plan	132	(2)
If You Need to Be Highly Organized	132	(1)
If You Like Less Structure	133	(1)
Cornerstones of Priority Management	134	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	135	(2)
I Heard You! I Heard You! What Did You Say? The Art of Active Listening	137	(16)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	139	(1)
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	(1)
Obstacles to Listening	145	(3)
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)
An Insider's View	157	(1)
Preparing to Take Notes	157	(1)
Tips for Effective Note-Taking	157	(1)
World of Work	158	(1)
Beginning the Building Process	159	(4)
The L-STAR System	160	(3)
Putting It All Together: Note-Taking Techniques	163	(5)
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	(1)
Understanding Memory	179	(4)
Sensory Memory	180	(1)
Short-Term or Working Memory	180	(1)
Long-Term Memory	181	(1)
VCR	182	(1)
Ready, Set, Go!!	183	(12)
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	(1)
Controlling Test Anxiety	203	(4)
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	(6)
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	(2)
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	(7)
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	(3)
Reducing Anxiety	249	(1)
Delivery	250	(1)
Cornerstones for Research, Writing, and Speaking	251	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	252	(1)
Understanding Differences: A Celebration of Diversity	253	(26)
You Are a Culture of One	255	(1)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	256	(1)
The Components of Culture	257	(2)
The Power of an Open Mind	259	(3)
My Culture of One	260	(2)
You Are the Center of Your Own Universe	262	(2)
Changing Demographics of the United States	264	(1)
Other Components of Culture	265	(1)
Who Are You?	266	(1)
The Golden Rule for Celebrating Diversity	267	(1)
I Think I Would... An Exercise in Cultural Understanding	267	(1)
An Insider's View	268	(2)
World of Work	270	(7)
Cornerstones for Celebrating Diversity	277	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	278	(1)
What Are You Doing for the Rest of Your Life? Career Planning	279	(20)
At This Moment, A Self-Assessment	281	(1)
Do You Want to Do Something or Be Something?	282	(1)
You've Got a Job, Now You Want a Career	283	(1)
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?	284	(5)
Your Career Self-Study	285	(4)
Help Me! I'm Undeclared	289	(2)
Nine Steps to Career Decision-Making	289	(2)
Where to Learn More about Careers, Majors, and Work	291	(1)
Networking: The Overlooked Source for Career Development	292	(1)
An Insider's View	293	(1)
Mentors	294	(1)
World of Work	294	(3)
How to Find a Mentor	296	(1)
Cornerstones for Career Development	297	(1)
Blueprints for Lifelong Learning: A Journey in Critical Thinking	298	(1)
References	299	(2)
Appendix	301	(12)
Glossary	313	(6)
Index	319