Reviews"Students will think the text is talking to them personally. It truly is all about them." --Melanie Deffendal,DelgadoCommunity College "This is an excellent text that addresses the changing needs of students. Bloom's Taxonomy will challenge students to think about why they decided to attend college and what they want to accomplish. Moreover, the Taxonomy can be applied to other classes. Success is linked to positive change." --Arthur Webb,OklahomaState University, "Students will think the text is talking to them personally. It truly is all about them." --Melanie Deffendal, Delgado Community College "This is an excellent text that addresses the changing needs of students. Bloom's Taxonomy will challenge students to think about why they decided to attend college and what they want to accomplish. Moreover, the Taxonomy can be applied to other classes. Success is linked to positive change." --Arthur Webb, Oklahoma State University, "Students will think the text is talking to them personally. It truly is all about them." --Melanie Deffendal, Delgado Community College "This is an excellent text that addresses the changing needs of students. Bloom's Taxonomy will challenge students to think about why they decided to attend college and what they want to accomplish. Moreover, the Taxonomy can be applied to other classes. Success is linked to positive change." --Arthur Webb, Oklahoma State University
Table Of ContentBEGIN: The Goal of Cornerstone and Our Commitment to You Features In each chapter : Why Read This Chapter Why Read This Chapter...From My Perspective Scan & Question PART ONE - CHANGING YOUR THOUGHTS CHAPTER 1 CHANGE: Adjusting to the Culture of College, Nurturing Change, and Setting Goals The Times...They Are A-Changin'' The M&M Theory College and You The Culture of College Creating Success Through Positive Change Eliminating Roadblocks to Your Success Building a New You CHAPTER 2 ENGAGE: Developing Your Personal and Academic Passion to Persist in College The Power and Passion of Motivation Achieving Your Potential and Increasing Your Motivation Persisting in College CHAPTER 3 COMMUNICATE: Improving Your Personal Communication, Cultivating Relationships, and Managing Conflict The Communication Process The Story of One Wild Boy Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Communication OMG U R OTT Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication The Ties That Bind Learning to Live and Communicate with Others Conflict in Relationships Is Inevitable The Faces of Conflict Standards for Dealing with Difficult People and Managing Conflict CHAPTER 4 THINK: Expanding Your Aptitude for Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Information Literacy Skills Thinking About Thinking The Importance of Critical Thinking An Eight-Point Plan for Critical Thinking Sharpening Your Emotional Intelligence Skills PART TWO - CHANGING YOUR PERFORMANCE CHAPTER 5 PRIORITIZE: Planning Your Time and Reducing Stress Time-You Have All There Is Time Management and Self-Discipline I''ll Do It When I Have a Little Free Time Planning, Doodling, or Begging Absolutely No...Well, Maybe Beginning Your Day with Peace The Dreaded "P" Word Getting the Most Out of This Moment Evaluating How You Spend Your Time Focusing On and Eliminating Distractions and Interruptions Planning and Preparing Stress? I Don''t Have Enough Time for Stress! I Don''t Think I Feel So Well CHAPTER 6 LEARN: Using Your Dominant Inte
SynopsisThe sixth edition helps students focus on practical strategies for CHANGE . Those who can master change with a positive attitude take calculated risks and maintain an open mind will succeed. Filled with inspiring stories and powerful activities, this motivating book teaches success through discovery, goal-setting and determination. Cornerstone Concise utilizes SQ3R and Bloom's Taxonomy throughout, employing the reading and critical thinking strategies necessary for student achievement. Thoroughly updated, it includes a new chapter on Interpersonal Communication, and now extensively covers Information Literacy. Also provides updated and expanded information on money and debt management and a stronger focus on self-engagement. The chapter on Critical Thinking is brand new, empowering students to advance in the classroom and beyond., For courses in First-Year Orientation, Student Success, Study Skills, Extended Orientation, Freshman Year Experience. The sixth edition helps students focus on practical strategies for CHANGE . Those who can master change with a positive attitude take calculated risks and maintain an open mind will succeed. Filled with inspiring stories and powerful activities, this motivating book teaches success through discovery, goal-setting and determination. Cornerstone utilizes SQ3R and Bloom's Taxonomy throughout, employing the reading and critical thinking strategies necessary for student achievement. Thoroughly updated, it includes a new chapter on Interpersonal Communication, and now extensively covers Information Literacy. Also provides updated and expanded information on money and debt management and a stronger focus on self-engagement. The chapter on Critical Thinking is brand new, empowering students to advance in the classroom and beyond. TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development . Go to http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.