3. On Course : Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life /
Skip Downing.
- 8th ed.
- Boston, MA: Cengage Learning; 2017.
- 372 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life. .
CONTENTS: 1. Getting on Course to your Success College Smart-Start Guide Money Matters Managing Money: The Big Picture Increase Money Flowing In Decrease Money Flowing Out Tech Tips: Money Understanding the Culture of Higher Education The Surface Culture of Higher Education One Dozen College Customs Write a Great Life Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators Eight Key Expectations Journal Entry 2 Understanding Yourself What Does Success Mean to You? Ingredients of Success Assess Your Soft Skills for College Success Forks in the Road A Few Words of Encouragement Journal Entry 3 One Student's Story (Jalayna Onaga) Soft Skills (AT WORK) 2. Accepting Personal Responsibility
Case Study in Critical Thinking (The Late Paper) Adopting a Creator Mindset Victim and Creator Mindsets Responsibility and Culture Responsibility and Choice Journal Entry 4 One Student's Story (Taryn Rosemiller)
Mastering Creator Language Self-Talk The Language of Responsibility Journal Entry 5 One Student's Sotry (Freddit Davila) Personal Responsibility (AT WORK) Tech Tips: Personal Responsibility Believing in Yourself (Change Your Inner Conversation) The Curse of Stinkin' Thinkin' Disputing Irrational Beliefs Stereotype Threat Journal Entry 7 One Student's Story (Dominic Grasseth) 3. Discovering Self-Motivation Case Study in Critical Thinking (Popson's Dilemma) Creating Inner Motivation A Formula for Motivation Value of College Outcomes Value of College Experiences Journal Entry 8 One Student's Story (Chee Meng Vang) Designing a Compelling Life Plan Roles and Goals How to Set a Goal Discover Your Dreams Your Life Plan Journal Entry 9 One Student's Story (Brandon Beavers) Committing to Your Goals and Dreams Commitment Creates Method Visualize Your Ideal Future How to Visualize Journal Entry 10 One Student's Story (James Terrell) Self-Motivation (AT WORK) Tech Tips: Self-Motivation Believing In Yourself (Write a Personal Affirmation) Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities Living Your Affirmation Journal Entry 11 One Student's Story (Tina Steen) 4. Mastering Self-Management Case Study in Critical Thinking (The Procrastinators) Acting on Purpose Harness the Power of Quadrant II What to Do in Quadrants I and II Journal Entry 12 One Student's Story (Jason Pozsgay) Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System Time and Culture Weekly Calendar: For Tracking Recurring Scheduled Events Monthly Calendar: For Tracking One-Time Scheduled Events Next Actions List: For Tracking One-Time Unscheduled Events Tracking Form: For Tracking Actions That Need to Be Repeated Numerous Times Waiting-For List: For Tracking Commitments That Others Have Made to You Project Folder: For Tracking and Managing Progress Toward a Large Goal The Rewards of Effective Self-Management Journal Entry 13 One Student's Story (Allysa LePage)
Developing Self-Discipline Staying Focused Being Persistent Avoiding Procrastination Journal Entry 14 One Student's Story (Holt Boggs) Self-Management AT WORK Tech Tips: Self-Management Believing In Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence Create a Success Identity
Celebrate Your Successes and Talents Visualize Purposeful Actions Journal Entry 15 One Student's Story (Ashley Freeman) 5. Employing Interdependence Case Study in Critical Thinking (Professor Roger's Trial) Creating a Support System A Sign of Maturity Seek Help from Your Instructors Get Help from College Resources Create a Project Team Start a Study Group
The Difference Between Heaven and Hell Journal Entry 16 One Student's Story (Mitch Mull) Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening How to Listen Actively Use Active Listening in Your College Classes Journal Entry 17 One Student's Story (Teroa Paselio) Respecting Cultural Differences Showing Respect
Journal Entry 18 Interdependence AT WORK Tech Tips: Interdependence Believing In Yourself (Be Assertive) Leveling Making Requests Saying "No" Journal Entry 19 One Student's Story (Amy Acton) 6. Gaining Self-Awareness Case Study in Critical Thinking (Strange Choices) Recognizing When Your Are Off Course The Mystery of Self-Sabotage Unconscious Forces Journal Entry 20 One Student's Story (Sarah Richmond) Identifying Your Scripts Anatomy of a Script How We Wrote Our Scripts Self-Defeating Habit Patterns Journal Entry 21 One Student's Story (James Floriolli) Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts The Impact of Outdated Beliefs Doing the Rewrite Journal Entry 22 One Student's Story (Annette Valle) Self-Awareness AT WORK Tech Tips: Self-Awareness Believing In Yourself (Write Your Own Rules) Three Success Rules Changing Your Habits Journal Entry 23 One Student's Story (Brandée Huigens) 7. Adopting Lifelong Learning Case Study in Critical Thinking (A FIash Story) Developing a Learning Orientation to Life Growth Mindsets and Fixed Mindsets How to Develop a Growth Mindset Journal Entry 24 One Student's Story (Jessie Maggard) Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning
How I Prefer to Learn Journal Entry 25 One Student's Story (Melissa Thompson) Employing Critical Thinking Constructing Logical Arguments Asking Probing Questions Applying Critical Thinking Journal Entry 26 Lifelong Learning AT WORK Tech Tips: Lifelong Learning Believing In Yourself (Develop Self-Respect) Live with Integrity (i.e., No Cheating or Plagiarizing) Keep Commitments Journal Entry 27 8. Developing Emotional Intelligence Case Study in Critical Thinking (After Math) Understanding Emotional Intelligence Four Components of Emotional Intelligence Knowing Your Own Emotions Journal Entry 28 One Student's Story (Lindsey Beck) Reducing Stress What Is Stress? What Happens When Stress Persists? Unhealthy Stress Reduction Healthy Stress Reduction Choose Your Attitude Journal Entry 29 One Student's Story (Jaime Sanmiguel) Increasing Happiness Limits on Happiness Savoring Pleasures Gratitude Engagement Contribution Strawberry Moments Journal Entry 30 Emotional Intelligence AT WORK Tech Tips: Emotional Intelligence Believing In Yourself: Develop Self-Acceptance Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs
Know and Accept Yourself Journal Entry 31 One Student's Story (Wynda Allison Paulette) 9. Staying On Course to Your Success Planning Your Next Steps Assess Yourself, Again Journal Entry 32 One Student's Story (Steph J. Montgomery) Study Skills: A Toolbox for Active Learners Becoming an Active Learner Assess Your Study Skills for College Success How the Human Brain Learns Three Principles of Deep and Lasting Learning The CORE Learning System One Student's Story (Kase Cormier) The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Notes Strategies to Improve Reading
Before Reading While Reading After Reading Taking Notes Taking Notes: The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Notes Strategies to Improve Taking Notes Before Taking Notes While Taking Notes After Taking Notes Organizing Study Materials Organizing Study Materials: The Big Picture Challenges with Organizing Study Materials Strategies to Improve Organizing Study Materials General Study Guidelines Before Organizing Study Materials While Organizing Study Materials After Organizing Study Materials Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials: The Big Picture Challenges with Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials Before Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials While Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials After Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials One Student's Story (Michael Chapesko) Taking Tests Taking Tests: The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Tests Strategies to Improve Taking Tests Before Taking Tests While Taking Tests After Taking Tests One Student's Story (Ashley E. Bennet) Writing The Big Picture Challenges with Writing Strategies to Improve Writing Before Writing While Writing After Writing Tech Tips: Active Learning Assess Your Study Skills for College Success--Again Conversation with the Author
"On Course is intended for college students of any age who want to create success in college and in life. Whether students are taking a student success or first-year seminar course, a writing course, or an "inward-looking" course in psychology, self-exploration, or personal growth, On Course is an instruction manual for dramatically improving the quality of their outcomes and experiences. In each chapter, students learn essential study skills; however, that's just the beginning. Through self-assessments, articles, guided journals, case studies in critical thinking, and inspiring stories from fellow students, On Course empowers students with time-proven strategies for creating a great life - academic, personal, and professional. Students learn the techniques that have helped many thousands of students create extraordinary success! I am grateful that in the years since its first publication in 1996, On Course has become a market leader in the crowded field of student success texts. Increasingly, educators are finding (as I have) that empowering students to become active, responsible learners produces significant increases in both student academic success and retention. In addition, the process empowers them to create great things in their personal and professional lives. My goal is to make this new edition of On Course even more helpful to the success of students and educators alike" (Preface). 1. Getting on Course to your Success College Smart-Start Guide Money Matters Managing Money: The Big Picture Increase Money Flowing In Decrease Money Flowing Out Tech Tips: Money Understanding the Culture of Higher Education The Surface Culture of Higher Education One Dozen College Customs Write a Great Life Journal Entry 1 Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators Eight Key Expectations Journal Entry 2 Understanding Yourself What Does Sucess Mean to You? Ingredients of Success Assess Your Soft Skills for College Success Forks in the Road A Few Words of Encouragement Journal Entry 3 One Student's Story (Jalayna Onaga) Soft Skills (AT WORK) 2. Accepting Personal Responsibility Case Study in Critical Thinking (The Late Paper) Adopting a Creator Minset Victim and Creator Mindsets Responsibility and Culture Responsibility and Choice Journal Entry 4 One Student's Story (Taryn Rosemiller) Mastering Creator Language Self-Talk The Language of Responsibility Journal Entry 5 One Student's Sotry (Freddit Davila) Personal Responsibility (AT WORK) Tech Tips: Personal Responsibility Believing in Yourself (Change Your Inner Conversation) The Curse of Stinkin' Thinkin' Disputing Irrational Beliefs Stereotype Threat Journal Entry 7 One Student's Story (Dominic Grasseth) 3. Discovering Self-Motivation Case Study in Critical Thinking (Popson's Dilemma) Creating Inner Motivation A Formula for Motivation Value of COllege Outcomes Value of College Experiences Journal Entry 8 One Student's Story (Chee Meng Vang) Designing a Compelling Life Plan Roles and Goals How to Set a Goal Discover Your Dreams Your Life Plan Journal Entry 9 One Student's Story (Brandon Beavers) Committing to Your Goals and Dreams Commitment Creates Method Visualize Your Ideal Future How to Visualize Journal Entry 10 One Student's Story (James Terrell) Self-Motivation (AT WORK) Tech Tips: Self-Motivation Believing In Yourself (Write a Personal Affirmation) Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities Living Your Affirmation Journal Entry 11 One Student's Story (Tina Steen) 4. Mastering Self-Management Case Study in Critical Thinking (The Procrastinators) Acting on Purpose Harness the Power of Quadrant II What to Do in Quadrants I and II Journal Entry 12 One Student's Story (Jason Pozsgay) Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System Time and CUlture Weekly Calendar: For Tracking Recurring Scheduled Events Monthly Calendar: For Tracking One-Time Scheduled Events Next Actions List: For Tracking One-Time Unscheduled Events Tracking Form: For Tracking Actions That Need to Be Repeated Numerous Times Waiting-For List: For Tracking Commitments That Others Have Made to You Project Folder: For Tracking and Managing Progress Toward a Large Goal The Rewards of Effective Self-Management Journal Entry 13 One Student's Story (Allysa LePage) Developing Self-Discipline Staying Focused Being Persistent Avoiding Procrastination Journal Entry 14 One Student's Story (Holt Boggs) Self-Management AT WORK Tech Tips: Self-Management Believing In Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence Create a Success Identity Celebrate Your Successses and Talents Visualize Purposeful Actions Journal Entry 15 One Student's Story (Ashley Freeman) 5. Employing Interdependence Case Study in Critical Thinking (Professor Roger's Trial) Creating a Support System A Sign of Maturity Seek Help from Your Instructors Get Help from College Resources Create a Project Team Start a Study Group The Difference Between Heaven and Hell Journal Entry 16 One Student's Story (Mitch Mull) Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening How to Listen Actively Use Active Listening in Your College Classes Journal Entry 17 One Student's Story (Teroa Paselio) Respecting Cultural Differences Showing Respect Journal Entry 18 Interdependence AT WORK Tech Tips: Interdependence Believing In Yourself (Be Assertive) Leveling Making Requests Saying "No" Journal Entry 19 One Student's Story (Amy Acton) 6. Gaining Self-Awareness Case Study in Critical Thinking (Strange Choices) Recognizing When Your Are Off Course The Mystery of Self-Sabotage Unconscious Forces Journal Entry 20 One Student's Story (Sarah Richmond) Identifying Your Scripts Anatomy of a Script How We Wrote Our Scripts Self-Defeating Habit Patterns Journal Entry 21 One Student's Story (James Floriolli) Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts The Impact of Outdated Beliefs Doing the Rewrite Journal Entry 22 One Student's Story (Annette Valle) Self-Awareness AT WORK Tech Tips: Self-Awareness Believing In Yourself (Write Your Own Rules) Three Success Rules Changing Your Habits Journal Entry 23 One Student's Story (Brandée Huigens) 7. Adopting Lifelong Learning Case Study in Critical Thinking (A FIsh Story) Developing a Learning Orientation to Life Growth Mindsets and Fixed Mindsets How to Develop a Growth Mindset Journal Entry 24 One Student's Story (Jessie Maggard) Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning Self-Assessment: How I Prefer to Learn Journal Entry 25 One Student's Story (Melissa Thompson) Employing Critical Thinking Constructing Logical Arguments Asking Probing Questions Applying Critical Thinking Journal Entry 26 Lifelong Learning AT WORK Tech Tips: Lifelong Learning Believing In Yourself (Develop Self-Respect) Live with Integrity (i.e., No Cheating or Plagiarizing) Keep Commitments Journal Entry 27 8. Developing Emotional Intelligence Case Study in Critical Thinking (After Math) Understanding Emotional Intelligence Four Components of EMotional Intelligence Knowing Your Own Emotions Journal Entry 28 One Student's Story (Lindsey Beck) Reducing Stress What Is Stress? What Happens When Stress Persists? Unhealthy Stress Reduction Healthy Stress Reduction Choose Your Attitude Journal Entry 29 One Student's Story (Jaime Sanmiguel) Increasing Happiness Limits on Happiness Savoring Pleasures Gratitude Engagement Contribution Strawberry Moments Journal Entry 30 Emotional Intelligence AT WORK Tech Tips: Emotional Intelligence Believing In Yourself: Develop Self-Acceptance Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs Know and Accept Yourself Journal Entry 31 One Student's Story (Wynda Allison Paulette) 9. Staying On Course to Your Success Planning Your Next Steps Assess Yourself, Again Journal Entry 32 One Student's Story (Steph J. Montgomery) Study Skills: A Toolbox for Active Learners Becoming an Active Learner Assess Your Study Skills for College Success How the Human Brain Learns Three Principles of Deep and Lasting Learning The CORE Learning System One Student's Story (Kase Cormier) Reading: The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Notes Strategies to Improve Reading Before Reading While Reading After Reading Taking Notes Taking Notes: The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Notes Strategies to Improve Taking Notes Before Taking Notes While Taking Notes After Taking Notes Organizing Study Materials Organizing Study Materials: The Big Picture Challenges with Organizing Study Materials Strategies to Improve Organizing Study Materials General Study Guidelines Before Organizing Study Materials While Organizing Study Materials After Organizing Study Materials Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials: The Big Picture Challenges with Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials Before Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials While Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials After Rehearsing and Memorizing Study Materials One Student's Story (Michael Chapesko) Taking Tests Taking Tests: The Big Picture Challenges with Taking Tests Strategies to Improve Taking Tests Before Taking Tests While Taking Tests After Taking Tests One Student's Story (Ashley E. Bennet) Writing Writing: The Big Picture Challenges with Writing Strategies to Improve Writing Before Writing While Writing After Writing Tech Tips: Active Learning Assess Your Study Skills for College Success--Again Conversation with the Author
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Sucess--Personal life. Success--Academic. Creating sucess--Strategies.