Synopses & Reviews
This best-selling text presents new and returning college students with practical, hands-on strategies for increasing their performance inside and outside the classroom.
Peak Performance helps students make the connection between their academic efforts and their job and life skills. Students learn a variety of personal productivity skills related to positive work and study habits, as well as creative problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
This new edition includes the latest issues affecting students, such as campus safety and changing technology. Also, more “how to” information gives students even more opportunity to put the material into practice. The revised design and new illustrations help visual learners understand key theories and concepts and provide more practical applications.
Table of Contents
Part One: Building Foundation Skills Chapter 1: Be a Lifelong Learner
Chapter 2: Expand Your Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 3: Manage Your Time
Chapter 4: Maximize Your Resources
Part Two: Basic Skills and Strategies
Chapter 5: Listen and Take Effective Notes
Chapter 6: Actively Read
Chapter 7: Improve Your Memory Skills
Chapter 8: Excel at Taking Tests
Chapter 9: Express Yourself in Writing and Speech
Part Three: Application
Chapter 10: Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver
Chapter 11: Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 12: Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 13: Develop Positive Habits
Chapter 14: Explore Majors and Careers
Glossary Additional Credits