Cornerstone
Subtitle: your foundation for discovering your potential, learning actively, and living well
By: Robert M. Sherfield, Rhonda J. Montgomery, Patricia J. Moody
Contributors: Montgomery, Rhonda J.; Moody, Patricia G.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9780132428118
Subjects: College students; College student orientation; Study skills; Life skills guides
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 354-358) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. I. Discovering your potential; title: 1. Change : adjusting to the culture of college and setting your goals; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: College and you; title: The culture of college; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Looking forward; title: Eliminating roadblocks; title: Building a new you; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 2. Engage : developing your personal and academic motivation; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: The power and passion of motivation; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: The cornerstones of personal and professional success; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Loving you more; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 3. Persist : learning and using the tools of self-management; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: To be successful, you have to last; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: What you need to know up front; title: Nutty or nurturing?; title: Something for everyone; title: The golden rule, or just a crock?; title: Gotta get out of here!; title: Where is it written?; title: Let me give you a piece of advice; title: Moving on!; title: Does 1 + 1 really equal 2?; title: On the go and going online; title: Playing it safe; title: Won't you stay for a while?; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 4. Prioritize : planning your time and reducing stress; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Time, you have all there is; title: The dreaded "P" word : procrastination; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Evaluating how you spend your time; title: What kind of person are you, anyway?; title: Planning and preparing; title: Tomorrow? What do you mean, it's due tomorrow?; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: pt. II. Learning actively; title: 5. Read : building your reading and comprehension skills; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Is reading FUNdamental or just pure torture?; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Are you active or passive?; title: I feel the need...the need for speed!; title: You don't have to be a Logodaedalian to enjoy words; title: It's not just a doorstop; title: Improving speed and comprehension; title: Get to the point, would you!; title: Doing it right the first time; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 6. Learn : using your dominant intelligence, learning style, and personality type to become an active learner; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Understanding your strengths; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Take the MIS; title: MIS tally; title: A new way of looking at yourself; title: Making it work for you; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Understanding learning styles theory; title: Take the LEAD; title: LEAD scores; title: The similarities and differences between multiple intelligences theory and learning styles theory; title: What can you learn about personality?; title: Take the PAP; title: PAP scores; title: Understanding personality typing (typology); title: Why personality matters; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 7. Record : cultivating your listening skills and developing note-taking system that works for you; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: The importance of listening; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: What did you say?; title: "For example, you should be able to..."; title: Listening when English is your second language; title: Why take notes?; title: Writing it right; title: You'll be seeing stars; title: Not everyone works and learns the same way; title: What to do if you get lost during the lecture; title: Using your laptop computer for note taking; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 8. Remember : empowering your memory and creating your study plan; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Why study?; title: The importance of your study environment; title: I forgot to remember!; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: This isn't your daddy's VCR; title: What helps? What hurts?; title: Knowing versus memorizing; title: Ready, set, go!; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Hakuna Matata; title: What do you mean the test is tomorrow?; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 9. Assess : developing successful test-taking tactics that work for you; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Thinking about testing; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: I know I can, I know I can, I know I can...; title: "Now, calculate the following equation using..."; title: Three types of responses to test questions; title: Test-taking strategies and hints for success; title: Academic and personal integrity; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 10. Think : expanding your aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Thinking about thinking; title: What is it, anyway?; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: When will I ever use it?; title: A play for critical thinking; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Identifying fallacious arguments; title: Creative thinking; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: pt. III. Living well; title: 11. Prosper : managing your money and your debts wisely; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Practicing fiscal fitness; title: Pennies from heaven; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Drugs and money; title: Scholarships; title: Student loans; title: Prioritizing your finances; title: Understanding your credit score; title: B is for budgeting; title: Living on borrowed money; title: Facts you need to know about credit cards; title: The pitfalls of payday loans, car title loans, and rent-to-own contracts; title: Protect yourself from identity theft; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 12. Communicate : fostering your research, writing, and speaking talents; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Your chance to shine; title: The power of words; title: Step 1 : topic selection; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Step 2 : audience analysis; title: Step 3 : writing a thesis statement; title: Step 4 : researching your speech or paper; title: Step 5 : organizing your paper or speech; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Step 6 : writing your paper or speech; title: Step 7 : documenting your paper or speech; title: Step 8 : outlining your notes for delivery; title: Step 9 : using audiovisual aids; title: Step 10 : rehearsal and delivery; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 13. Relate : a celebration of people, cultures, and self; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: Why are relationships important?; title: Relationship with family; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Relationship with friends; title: Love relationships; title: When relationships go sour; title: Relationships with diverse others; title: The ties that bind; title: Conflict is inevitable; title: The golden rule for celebrating diversity; title: Slamming the door on hate; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 14. Live : developing your plan for wellness and personal responsibility; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: The mind, soul, and body; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: The mind's effect on wellness; title: Depression and anxiety disorders; title: The soul's effect on wellness; title: The body's effect on wellness; title: From ordinary to extraordinary : true stories of personal triumph; title: Are you what you eat?; title: What you do matters; title: Drugs and alcohol; title: Prescription drugs and the college student; title: Out on a binge; title: Goin' out of my head over your; title: Sexually transmitted diseases; title: New worries about HIV and AIDS transmission; title: STDs and birth control; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: 15. Plan : focusing on your professional career and living well; title: The big why; title: Scan & question; title: The big why from another perspective; title: What am I going to do for the rest of my life?; title: The coming job boom for college graduates; title: Where are you...at this moment?; title: Your career may change frequently; title: Career planning; title: Plan for a career, not a series of jobs; title: What do you want to be when you grow up?; title: Networking : the overlooked source for career development; title: Mentors; title: Bringing it all together; title: Thing about it : chapter reflection; title: Knowledge in bloom; title: Preparing for success; title: Glossary.