Preface p. xi
Manage Your College Success p. 1
Images of College Success Marian Wright Edelman p. 1
Make the College Transition p. 2
Develop Meaningful Values p. 5
Get Motivated on Behalf of Your Values p. 8
Set Goals, Plan, and Monitor p. 9
Think and Learn p. 14
Build Self-Esteem p. 16
Explore Careers p. 19
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 21
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 22
Review Questions p. 23
Learning Portfolio p. 24
Self-Assessments
Why Am I Here? p. 5
What Are My Values? p. 7
What Are My Goals? p. 13
Evaluating My Self-Esteem p. 17
On-Target Tips
Returning-Student Strategies [7] p. 4
Clarify Your Values [10] p. 6
Diversify Your Learning Style p. 27
Images of College Success Robert Fulghum p. 28
Know How You Learn p. 29
Regulate Your Effort p. 37
Launch Your Learning p. 39
Solve Problems with Instructors p. 43
Choose a "Stylish" Major p. 44
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 47
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 48
Review Questions p. 49
Learning Portfolio p. 50
Self-Assessments
Your Intelligence Profile p. 31
Sensory Preference Inventory p. 33
Experiential Learning Preferences p. 36
On-Target Tips
The Match Game [49] p. 32
Become a Distinctive Student [73] p. 43
Be a Great Time Manager p. 53
Images of College Success Flo-Jo p. 54
Control Your Life by Controlling Time p. 55
Stay on Time to Reach Your Goals p. 57
Plan for the Term, Week, and Day p. 59
Never Procrastinate Again (Much) p. 67
Balance College, Work, Family, and Commuting p. 69
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 71
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 72
Review Questions p. 73
Learning Portfolio p. 74
Self-Assessments
Time Wasters p. 56
Are You Studying Enough? p. 65
On-Target Tips
Setting Daily Priorities [107] p. 66
Commute Boosters [115] p. 70
Connect with Money, Campus, and Computers p. 77
Images of College Success Marc Andreessen p. 78
Be a Great Money Manager p. 79
Connect with Your Campus p. 83
Connect with Computers p. 90
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 95
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 96
Review Questions p. 97
Learning Portfolio p. 98
Self-Assessments
$ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$ p. 80
Campus Resources to Meet My Needs p. 85
How Am I Doing with Computers? p. 91
On-Target Tips
Pinch Pennies [133] p. 83
A Memo to Your Advisor [139] p. 87
Critically Evaluate Web Information [150] p. 93
Take It In: Notes and Reading p. 101
Images of College Success Brooke Ellison p. 101
Commit, Concentrate, Capture, Connect p. 103
Take Charge of Lectures p. 103
Take Great Lecture Notes p. 107
Take Charge of Your Reading p. 114
Mark or Take Notes from Readings p. 126
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 127
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 128
Review Questions p. 129
Learning Portfolio p. 130
Self-Assessments
Auditing Your Note-Taking Style for Lectures p. 113
What's Your Reader Profile? p. 120
How Fast Do You Read? p. 122
On-Target Tips
Tame That Tough Lecture [176] p. 105
Reading Strategies for Different Situations p. 115
Enhance Your Study Skills p. 133
Images of College Success Jay Leno p. 134
Plan Your Attack p. 135
Improve Your Memory p. 137
Pursue Deeper Learning p. 145
Master the Disciplines p. 145
Overcome Learning Disabilities p. 151
Join a Study Group p. 154
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 155
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 156
Review Questions p. 157
Learning Portfolio p. 158
Self-Assessments
Early Bird or Night Owl? p. 138
Am I Ready to Learn and Remember? p. 144
Could I Have a Learning Disability? p. 153
On-Target Tips
Stave off the Sleep Invasion [225] p. 136
After Class Is Over [227] p. 137
Thanks for the Memory [239] p. 142
Deep Study Strategies for the Humanities [252] p. 147
Becoming Better at Science and Math [255] p. 148
Strategies for Study Groups [267] p. 154
Succeed on Tests p. 161
Images of College Success Albert Einstein p. 162
Get on with It! p. 163
Get in Gear p. 164
Meet the Challenge p. 172
Make the Grade p. 178
Build Your Character p. 180
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 183
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 184
Review Questions p. 185
Learning Portfolio p. 186
Self-Assessments
Do I Have Test Anxiety? p. 171
How Well Do I Test? p. 177
Your Personal Honor Code p. 182
On-Target Tips
How Not to Cram [288] p. 164
Will This Be on the Test? [287] p. 165
Get Your Essay Points [313] p. 176
How to Get an Instructor to Change Your Grade [318] p. 179
Expand Your Thinking Skills p. 189
Images of College Success Temple Grandin p. 190
Think Critically p. 191
Reason p. 195
Solve Problems the "IDEAL" Way p. 202
Make Good Decisions p. 204
Think Creatively p. 204
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 211
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 212
Review Questions p. 213
Learning Portfolio p. 214
Self-Assessments
The Critical Difference p. 192
Claim Check p. 198
How Systematically Do I Solve Problems? p. 205
My Creative Profile p. 208
On-Target Tips
I Have a Question [344] p. 194
Coming up with Alternatives [370] p. 203
Refine Your Expression p. 217
Images of College Success Amy Tan p. 218
Express Yourself! p. 219
Do Your Research p. 220
Write with Impact p. 223
Speak! p. 231
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 237
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 238
Review Questions p. 239
Learning Portfolio p. 240
Self-Assessments
What Are My Writing Strengths and Weaknesses? p. 229
What Are My Speaking Strengths and Weaknesses? p. 235
On-Target Tips
The Saving Grace [416] p. 228
Prevent Plagiarism [423] p. 231
Winning in the Home Stretch [429] p. 234
Communicate and Build Relationships p. 243
Images of College Success Oprah Winfrey p. 244
Communicate Effectively p. 245
Develop Good Relationships p. 250
Appreciate Diversity p. 255
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 263
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 264
Review Questions p. 265
Learning Portfolio p. 266
Self-Assessments
Do You Blow Up, Get Down and Get Dirty, or Speak Up? p. 249
On-Target Tips
Develop Active-Listening Skills [446] p. 246
Become More Assertive [450] p. 248
Getting Along with a Roommate [455] p. 253
Strategies for Avoiding Settings in Which Rape Most Often Occurs [457] p. 254
International SOS [462] p. 257
Gender-Based Strategies for Self-Improvement [466] p. 260
Be Physically and Mentally Healthy p. 269
Images of College Success Arnold Schwarzenegger p. 270
Link Values, Motivation, Goals, and Self-Esteem p. 271
Pursue and Maintain Physical Health p. 272
Be Mentally Healthy p. 284
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 291
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 292
Review Questions p. 293
Learning Portfolio p. 294
Self-Assessments
What Is My Health Style? p. 273
Do I Abuse Drugs? p. 280
Am I Depressed? p. 289
On-Target Tips
Motivate Yourself to Exercise [486] p. 275
How to Sleep Better [488] p. 276
What to Do When Someone Is Thinking about Suicide [502] p. 288
Explore Careers and Majors p. 297
Images of College Success Bernard Shaw p. 298
Get Motivated to Explore Careers p. 299
Map out an Academic Path p. 300
Examine Career and Job Skills p. 309
Learn with InfoTrac College Edition p. 313
Summary Strategies for Mastering College p. 314
Review Questions p. 315
Learning Portfolio p. 316
Self-Assessments
My Values and My Career Pursuits p. 301
Coursework for an Associate Degree or Certificate p. 304
A Four- or Five-Year Academic Plan p. 307
My Self-Management Skills p. 312
On-Target tips
Get What You Want p. 308
Putting It All Together p. 319
Develop Meaningful Values p. 319
Get Motivated on Behalf of Your Values p. 320
Set Goals, Plan, and Monitor p. 320
Think and Learn p. 320
Build Self-Esteem p. 320
Explore Careers p. 320
Where Are You Now? p. 321
Your Future p. 322
References p. 323
Credits p. 327
Index p. 329