Keys to Success

by Carter, Carol; Bishop, Joyce; Kravits, Sarah Lyman; Bucher, Richard D.

• ISBN13: 9780138610890
• ISBN10: 0138610894
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Table of Contents

Foreword	xv
Preface	xvii
Acknowledgements	xxi
Supplements	xxv
About the Authors	xxix
PART 1 Defining Yourself and Your Goals
Becoming a Lifelong Learner: Opening Doors	3	(34)
Thinking It Through	3	(3)
Who Is Pursuing an Education Today?	6	(2)
The Diverse Student Body	6	(2)
How Does Education Promote Success?	8	(3)
What Resources are Available At Your School?	11	(7)
People	11	(2)
Student Services	13	(1)
Organizations	13	(1)
Course Catalogs and Student Handbooks	14	(4)
How Can You Strive For Success?	18	(7)
Get Motivated	18	(1)
Make a Commitment	19	(1)
Take Initiative	20	(1)
Be Responsible	21	(1)
Think Positively	21	(3)
Face Your Fears	24	(1)
What Is Your Role in a Diverse World?	25	(3)
Diversity Is Real Life	25	(1)
Ethnocentrism	25	(1)
Diversity and Teamwork	26	(1)
Living Your Role	27	(1)
Applications	28	(9)
Self-Awareness: Knowing Who You Are and How You Learn	37	(36)
Thinking It Through	37	(3)
Is There One Best Way to Learn?	40	(1)
How Can You Discover Your Learning Styles?	40	(10)
Learning Styles Inventory	40	(4)
Multiple Intelligences Theory	44	(3)
Personality Spectrum	47	(3)
What Are The Benefits of Knowing Your Learning Styles?	50	(7)
Study Benefits	50	(4)
General Benefits	54	(3)
How Do You Explore Who You Are?	57	(5)
Self-Perception	57	(1)
Interests	58	(1)
Habits	59	(1)
Abilities	60	(1)
Limitations	61	(1)
How Can You Start Thinking About Choosing a Major?	62	(3)
Exploring Potential Majors	62	(1)
Changing Majors	63	(1)
Linking Majors to Career Areas	63	(2)
Applications	65	(8)
Goal Setting and Time Management: Mapping Your Course	73	(44)
Thinking It Through	73	(3)
What Defines Your Values?	76	(1)
Sources of Values	76	(1)
Choosing and Evaluating Values	76	(1)
How Values Relate to Goals	77	(1)
How Do You Set and Achieve Goals?	77	(8)
Identifying Your Personal Mission Statement	78	(1)
Placing Goals in Time	79	(2)
Linking Goals With Values	81	(2)
Goals in Five Life Areas	83	(2)
What Are Your Priorities?	85	(1)
How Can You Manage Your Time?	86	(8)
Taking Responsibility for How You Spend Your Time	87	(1)
Building a Schedule	88	(5)
Time Management Strategies	93	(1)
Why is Procrastination a Problem?	94	(4)
Strategies to Fight Procrastination	95	(1)
Other ``Time Traps'' to Avoid	96	(2)
Applications	98	(19)
PART 2 Developing Your Learning Skills
Critical and Creative Thinking: Tapping the Power of Your Mind	117	(42)
Thinking It Through	117	(3)
What Is Critical Thinking?	120	(4)
Critical Thinking Is a Skill	120	(2)
A Critical-Thinking Response to a Statement	122	(1)
The Value of Critical Thinking	123	(1)
How Does Your Mind Work?	124	(4)
Mind Actions: The Thinktrix	124	(3)
How Mind Actions Build Thinking Processes	127	(1)
How Does Critical Thinking Help You Solve Problems and Make Decisions?	128	(5)
Problem Solving	128	(2)
Decision Making	130	(3)
How Do You Construct an Effective Argument?	133	(1)
How Do You Establish Truth?	134	(5)
Distinguishing Fact From Opinion	134	(2)
Challenging Assumptions	136	(3)
Why Shift Your Perspective?	139	(1)
Why Plan Strategically?	140	(2)
How Can You Develop Your Creativity?	142	(6)
Characteristics of Creative People	143	(1)
Enhancing Your Creativity	143	(3)
Brainstorming Toward a Creative Answer	146	(1)
Creativity and Critical Thinking	146	(2)
Applications	148	(11)
Reading and Studying: Maximizing Written Resources	159	(38)
Thinking It Through	159	(3)
What Are Some Challenges of Reading?	162	(7)
Dealing with Reading Overload	162	(1)
Working Through Difficult Texts	162	(1)
Managing Distractions	163	(3)
Building Comprehension and Speed	166	(2)
Expanding Your Vocabulary	168	(1)
Why Define Your Purpose for Reading?	169	(4)
Purpose Determines Reading Strategy	170	(1)
Purpose Determines Pace	171	(2)
How Can PQ3R Help You Study Reading Materials?	173	(8)
Preview-Question-Read-Recite-Review (PQ3R)	173	(5)
Putting PQ3R To Work	178	(3)
How Can You Read Critically?	181	(6)
Use PQ3R to ``Taste'' Reading Material	181	(1)
Ask Questions Based on the Mind Actions	181	(1)
Engage Critical Thinking Processes	182	(2)
Seek Understanding	184	(1)
What Does Your Library Offer?	184	(3)
Applications	187	(10)
Note-Taking and Writing: Harnessing the Power of Words and Ideas	197	(42)
Thinking It Through	197	(3)
How Does Taking Notes Help You?	200	(3)
Recording Information in Class	200	(3)
What Note-Taking System Should You Use?	203	(3)
Taking Notes in Outline Form	203	(1)
Using the Cornell Note-Taking System	203	(1)
Creating a Think link	203	(3)
How Can You Write Faster When Taking Notes?	206	(2)
How Can You Become a Good Writer?	208	(1)
What Are the Elements of Effective Writing?	209	(3)
Writing Purpose	210	(1)
Knowing Your Audience	210	(2)
What Is The Writing Process?	212	(16)
Planning	212	(4)
Drafting	216	(5)
Revising	221	(3)
Editing	224	(4)
Applications	228	(11)
Listening, Memory, and Test Taking: Taking In, Retaining, and Demonstrating Knowledge	239	(42)
Thinking It Through	239	(3)
Why Is Listening a Skill?	242	(2)
The Stages of Listening	243	(1)
How Can You Improve Your Listening Skills?	244	(3)
Manage Listening Challenges	244	(2)
Become an Active Listener	246	(1)
How Does Memory Work?	247	(1)
How Can You Improve Your Memory?	248	(5)
Memory Improvement Strategies	248	(3)
Making the Most of Last-Minute Studying	251	(1)
Mnemonic Devices	251	(2)
How Can Tape Recorders Help You Listen, Remember, and Study?	253	(1)
How Can Preparation Help Improve Test Scores?	254	(6)
Identify Test Type and Material Covered	254	(1)
Use Specific Study Skills	255	(1)
Prepare Physically	256	(1)
Conquer Test Anxiety	256	(4)
What Strategies Can Help You Succeed On Tests?	260	(7)
Write Down Key Facts	261	(1)
Begin With an Overview of the Exam	261	(1)
Know the Ground Rules	261	(1)
Use Critical Thinking to Avoid Errors	262	(1)
Master Different Types of Test Questions	263	(4)
Use Specific Techniques for Math Tests	267	(1)
How Can You Learn From Test Mistakes?	267	(2)
Applications	269	(12)
PART 3 Creating Life Success
Relating to Others: Appreciating Your Diverse World	281	(38)
Thinking It Through	281	(3)
How Can You Understand and Accept Others?	284	(11)
Diversity in Your World	284	(1)
The Positive Effects of Diversity	285	(1)
Barriers to Understanding	286	(7)
Accepting and Dealing With Differences	293	(2)
How Can You Express Yourself Effectively?	295	(7)
Adjusting to Communication Styles	295	(2)
The Power of Body Language	297	(2)
Overcoming Communication Problems	299	(2)
Communication Success Strategies	301	(1)
How Do Your Personal Relationships Define You?	302	(2)
Relationship Strategies	303	(1)
How Can You Handle Conflict and Criticism?	304	(4)
Conflict Strategies	305	(1)
Dealing with Criticism and Feedback	305	(3)
What Role do You Play in Groups?	308	(3)
Being an Effective Participant	308	(1)
Being an Active Leader	309	(2)
Applications	311	(8)
Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself	319	(40)
Thinking It Through	319	(3)
How Can You Maintain a Healthy Body?	322	(6)
Eating Right	322	(3)
Exercising	325	(1)
Getting Enough Sleep	326	(2)
How Do You Nurture a Healthy Mind?	328	(6)
Stress	328	(3)
Emotional Disorders	331	(3)
How Are Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs Used and Abused?	334	(8)
Alcohol	335	(1)
Tobacco	336	(1)
Drugs	337	(1)
Identifying and Overcoming Addiction	337	(5)
Substance Abuse Affects Others	342	(1)
What Should You Consider When Making Sexual Decisions?	342	(10)
Sex and Critical Thinking	342	(1)
Birth Control	343	(2)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	345	(1)
AIDS and HIV	346	(1)
Sexual Harassment and Abuse	347	(5)
Applications	352	(7)
Managing Career and Money: Reality Resources	359	(38)
Thinking It Through	359	(3)
How Can You Plan Your Career?	362	(5)
Define a Career Path	362	(2)
Map Out Your Strategy	364	(2)
Seek Mentors	366	(1)
Know What Employers Want	366	(1)
How Can You Juggle Work and School?	367	(8)
Effects of Working While in School	368	(2)
Establishing Your Needs	370	(1)
Sources of Job Information	370	(3)
Making a Strategic Job Search Plan	373	(2)
What Should You Know About Financial Aid?	375	(4)
Student Loans	375	(2)
Grants and Scholarships	377	(2)
How Can Strategic Planning Help You Manage Money?	379	(2)
Short-Term Sacrifices Can Create Long-Term Gain	379	(1)
Develop a Financial Philosophy	379	(2)
How Can You Create a Budget That Works?	381	(3)
The Art of Budgeting	381	(1)
A Sample Budget	382	(1)
Savings Strategies	383	(1)
What Should You Know About Banking and Credit Cards?	384	(5)
Bank Accounts	384	(1)
Credit Cards	385	(4)
Applications	389	(8)
Moving Ahead: Building a Flexible Future	397
Thinking It Through	397	(3)
How Can You Live With Change?	400	(5)
Accept the Reality of Change	400	(1)
Maintain Flexibility	401	(2)
Reevaluate and Modify Your Goals	403	(1)
Be Open to Unpredictability	404	(1)
What Will Help You Handle Success and Failure?	405	(5)
Dealing With Failure	405	(4)
Dealing With Success	409	(1)
Why Give Back to the Community and the World?	410	(3)
Your Imprint on the World	410	(2)
Valuing Your Environment	412	(1)
Why is College Just the Beginning of Lifelong Learning?	413	(2)
How Can You Live Your Mission?	415	(4)
Live With Integrity	415	(1)
Roll With the Changes	416	(1)
Learn From Role Models	417	(1)
Aim For Your Personal Best	417	(2)
Applications	419
Appendix: Researching Information and Student Resources on the Internet	A-1
Endnotes	E-1
Bibliography	B-1
Index	I-1