Focus On Community College Success

by Staley, Constance

• ISBN13: 9780495569558
• ISBN10: 0495569550
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-13
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Constance Staley's exciting new book is uniquely equipped to turn the tides. Visually appealing, research-based, and highly motivational, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS thoroughly engages students with direct applications and immediate results. Staley, one of the best-known names in the field of motivation and focus, increases the credibility of the college success course by providing tools that help students, and she improves retention specifically designed for community college students. Thoroughly researched, the text covers the topics most important to student success and incorporates underlying themes of motivation and self-discipline throughout. Rather than talking down to students or speaking over their heads, FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUCCESS initiates a personal and informal conversation with readers, directly connecting them with and drawing them into text discussions.

Table of Contents

Starting a New Chapter of Your Life

Building Dreams, Setting Goals

Learning about Learning

Managing Your Time and Energy

Thinking Critically and Creatively

Using Technology and Doing Research

Engaging, Listening, and Taking Notes in Class

Developing Your Memory

Reading and Studying

Taking Tests

Building Relationships, Valuing Diversity

Choosing a College Major and Career

Creating Your Future

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