Synopses & Reviews
This best-selling text presents new and returning college students with practical, hands-on methods of increasing their performance inside and outside the classroom. It helps them make the connection between their academic efforts and their job and life skills. They learn a variety of personal productivity skills related to positive work and study habits, as well as creative problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
About the Author
Sharon Ferrett (Arcata, CA) has spent over twenty-five years as a college professor, advisor, and dean, and over fifteen years as a management consultant.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Self-Assessment and Choosing Majors
Chapter 2 Attitude, Motivation, and Integrity
Chapter 3 Managing Your Time
Chapter 4 Active Listening and Note Taking
Chapter 5 Active Reading
Chapter 6 Memory Skills
Chapter 7 Test Taking
Chapter 8 Expressing Yourself in Writing and Speech
Chapter 9 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
Chapter 10 Health and Stress
Chapter 11 Building Healthy and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 12 Exploring Your Community's Resources
Chapter 13 Developing Good Habits
Chapter 14 Career Development Portfolio