Step by step to college and career success at Kirkwood Community College

Step by Step to College and Career Success is your essential toolkit for success. Find a career that matches your strengths, discover technology for college and career success, and experience essential steps to college success -- when you study the 14 things you should do right away to succeed. About this Book Cover Page Inside Front Cover Essential Steps to College Success Halftitle Page Title Page Copyright Page Brief Contents Contents Preface Chapter 01 Taking the First Step Thriving in College and Life The Value of College Opportunities in College Making the Most of the College Success Course and This Textbook Exploring Purpose and Setting Goals Considering Purpose Getting Started with Goal Setting Identify your personal strengths Ask yourself questions Begin establishing your goals Follow the SMART Goal-Setting Guidelines Connecting with Others Students Traditional students Nontraditional students Veterans International students Part-time students Instructors What do instructors expect? Maximize learning relationships Administrators, Advisers, and Other Staff Members Chapter Review Chapter 02 Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence Motivation, Attitude, and Mindset Motivation Attitude Mindset Resilience Understanding Emotional Intelligence Perceiving and Managing Emotions The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life Managing anger Managing priorities Improving Emotional Intelligence Identifying Your EI Skills and Competencies Chapter Review Chapter 03 Managing Your Time Time: Your Most Valuable Resource Setting Goals Prioritizing Finding Balance Managing Your Energy Time-Management Pitfalls Procrastination Being Spread Too Thin Distractions Motivation Problems Get Smart about Organizing Your Days, Weeks, Tasks, and More Using a Daily or Weekly Planner Scheduling Your Time Week by Week Thinking about Your Class Schedule Maximizing Study and Review Time Chapter Review Chapter 04 Learning and Thinking in College How People Learn Get Ready for Learning Personalize Your Learning: The VARK and Other Tools Use VARK Results for Success Adapting to Different Learning Environments Become a Multimodal Learner Think about Your Thinking: Metacognition Learn to Collaborate Developing Strong Thinking Skills College-Level Thinking Is Critical Thinking Challenge Assumptions and Beliefs Ask Questions Consider Multiple Points of View, and Draw Conclusions Develop an Argument Examine Evidence Recognize and Avoid Faulty Reasoning Applying Your Thinking Skills Collaborate Be Creative Learn to Problem-Solve Chapter Review Chapter 05 Getting the Most Out of Class Preparing for Class Pay Attention! Listening, Participating, and Taking Notes Listening Critically Becoming an Active Class Participant Taking Notes Note-Taking Systems and Strategies Cornell Format Outline Format Paragraph Format List Format Taking Notes in Class Make Adjustments for Different Classes Use Specific Strategies for Note Taking in Quantitative Courses Keep It Fresh by Reviewing Your Notes Compare Notes Class Notes and Homework Chapter Review Chapter 06 Reading to Learn Four-Step Plan for Active Reading Step 1: Previewing Step 2: Marking What You Read Step 3: Reading with Concentration Focus, focus, focus Monitor your comprehension Step 4: Reviewing Improving Your Reading Developing Your Vocabulary What to Do When You Fall Behind in Your Reading Different Courses, Different Kinds of Textbooks Reading Math Textbooks Reading Science Textbooks Reading Social Science and Humanities Textbooks If English Is Not Your First Language Chapter Review Chapter 07 Taking Exams and Tests Preparing for Tests Work with Instructors, Peers, and Tutors Start with your instructors Join a study group Get a tutor Prepare Properly for Math and Science Exams Prepare Physically and Emotionally Studying to Make It Stick Help Your Memory Help You Use Review Sheets, Mind Maps, and Flash Cards Create Summaries Taking Tests and Exams Be Ready for Every Kind of Pitch Academic Honesty and Misconduct Cheating Plagiarism Consequences of Cheating and Plagiarism Reducing the Likelihood of Academic Dishonesty Chapter Review Chapter 08 Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills Information Literacy Learning to Be Information Literate Choosing, Narrowing, and Researching a Topic Using the Library Library Resources Evaluating Sources Relevance Authority Bias The Writing and Speaking Process Steps to Good Writing Knowing Your Audience Time and the Writing Process Citing Your Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism Speaking Effectively Communicating with Others in a Digital Age Chapter Review Chapter 09 Considering Majors and Careers Careers and the New Economy Characteristics of Today’s Economy It’s global It’s fast It’s disruptive It’s innovative It’s boundaryless It’s customized It’s always changing It’s networked Building a Professional Mindset for Life after College Working with an Academic Adviser Prepare for Your First Meeting with Your Academic Adviser Know the Right Questions to Ask Learn How to Select Your Classes Explore Course Options, and Pay Attention to Your Grades Deal with a Mismatch Getting to Know Yourself Clarify Your Personal and Workplace Values Understand Your Skills, Aptitudes, Personality, and Interests Personal, workplace, and transferable skills Aptitudes Personality Interests Using the Holland Model Gaining Professional Experience Internships and Other Professional Work Experiences Part-Time Work in College Marketing Yourself and Putting It All Together Branding You, Inc Building a Résumé Writing a Cover Letter Chapter Review Chapter 10 Connecting with Others in a Diverse World Personal Relationships Roommates Romantic Relationships Breakups Relationship No-Nos Family Connections Marriage and Parenting during College Relationship with Parents Thriving in Diverse Environments Other Differences You Will Encounter in College Age Sex and gender Economic status Religion Physical and learning challenges Stereotyping and Microaggressions Creating a Welcoming Environment on Your Campus Connecting through Involvement Connecting by Working Connecting through Community Service Connecting through Online Communities Chapter Review Chapter 11 Managing Money Living on a Budget Creating a Budget Gather income information Gather expense information for your college or university Gather information about living expenses Find out how you are doing Make adjustments Cutting Costs Recognize the difference between your needs and your wants Use low-cost transportation Seek out inexpensive entertainment options Embrace secondhand goods Avoid unnecessary fees Understanding Financial Aid Types of Aid Navigating and Qualifying for Financial Aid How to Keep Your Funding Achieving a Balance Between Working and Borrowing Advantages and Disadvantages of Working Student Loans Managing Credit Wisely Understanding Credit Debit Cards Chapter Review Chapter 12 Staying Healthy Understanding Wellness Managing Stress to Maintain Wellness Take Control The Importance of Good Nutrition Exercising to Maintain Wellness Getting Enough Sleep to Maintain Wellness Spirituality Emotional Health Depression Suicide Cyberbullying Maintaining Sexual Health Communicating about Safe Sex Avoiding Sexually Transmitted Infections Using Birth Control Alcohol and Other Substances The Use and Abuse of Alcohol Chapter Review Footnotes Appendix Using the ACES Progress Report Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Z Inside Back Cover Back Cover