Keys to Success,9780138610890

Keys to Success

by ; ; ;
Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780138610890
ISBN10: 0138610894
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1998-01-01
Publisher(s): Pearson College Div
List Price: $32.00

Buy New

Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
$31.97
Add to Cart

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $5.50

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

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

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.