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Copyright, ii
Preface, xii
Chapter 1. Creating Academic Success, 1
Focus Questions, 1
Chapter Terms, 1
A System of Study: The Essential Ingredients, 2
Your Learning Behaviors, 2
Your Learning Attitudes, 3
Your Learning Style, 4
Assessing Your Learning Style, 4
A Path to Success: Personal Action Statements, 10
Conclusion, 12
Comprehension Check, 15
Chapter 2. Managing Your Time, 16
Focus Questions, 16
Chapter Terms, 16
Controlling Your Time: Five Essential Ingredients, 17
Use a Weekly Block Schedule, 18
Use a Daily Planner, 25
Use a Semester Calendar, 25
Balance Academic with Social and Personal Demands, 27
Avoid Procrastination and Reduce Stress, 29
Procrastination and Online Courses, 32
Personal Action Statement: Applying Time Management Techniques, 33
Conclusion, 37
Comprehension Check, 37
Chapter 3. Controlling Your Study Environment, 38
Focus Questions, 38
Chapter Terms, 38
Controlling Your Study Environment: Three Essential Ingredients, 39
Choose a Suitable Location, 39
Get Organized: Increase Productivity and Reduce Stress, 41
Maximize Concentration and Minimize Distractions, 43
Conclusion, 48
Comprehension Check, 48
Chapter 4. Active Listening and Note Taking, 49
Focus Questions, 49
Chapter Terms, 49
Active Listening: Three Essential Ingredients, 50
Prepare Before Class, 50
Listen and Take Notes During Class, 53
1. Listen Selectively, 53
2. Take Concise Notes, 54
3. Be Clear, 57
4. Be Accurate, 58
5. Pay Attention, 58
A Note About Web Notes, 59
Follow Up After Class, 62
Dealing with Difficult Lecturers, 64
Conclusion, 72
Comprehension Check, 74
Chapter 5. Reading and Studying Textbooks, 75
Focus Questions, 75
Chapter Terms, 75
Understanding and Remembering: Five Essential Ingredients, 76
Preview What’s Ahead, 78
Get an Overview of the Book, 78
Get an Overview of the Chapter or Article, 78
Identify Your Purpose, 79
Break Up Your Reading, 79
Check Your Understanding, 80
Create Study Guides, 80
Question-and-Answer Study Guide, 81
Highlighting-Plus-Marking Study Guide, 82
Outlining Study Guide, 83
Study Cards, 83
Visual Study Guides: Maps, Charts, and Timelines, 86
Review Periodically, 92
Add or Combine Lecture Material, 92
Talk Aloud, 92
Anticipate Test Questions, 93
Conclusion, 96
Comprehension Check, 97
Chapter 6. Enhancing Your Memory, 100
Focus Questions, 100
Chapter Terms, 100
Memory: Six Essential Ingredients, 101
Get Enough Sleep, 101
Study in Small, Regular Blocks of Time, 102
Review Soon After Receiving New Information, 102
Organize and Categorize Information, 103
Use Your Senses, 103
Associate Ideas, 106
Conclusion, 109
Comprehension Check, 109
Chapter 7. Success With Tests, 111
Focus Questions, 111
Chapter Terms, 111
Success with Tests: Four Essential Ingredients, 112
Be Prepared, 112
Keep Up with Academic Work, 112
Develop Test Review Guides, 112
Rehearse for the Exam, 114
Reduce Test Anxiety, 116
Do You Have Test Anxiety?, 116
Change How You Think About the Test, 119
Change How You React Physically to a Test, 120
Desensitize Yourself, 122
Develop Test-Wiseness, 125
Use a Five-Step Course of Action, 125
Watch for Key Words, 127
Look for Qualifying Words, 128
Practice Multiple-Choice Questions, 129
Practice Essay Questions, 133
Review the Test, 137
Conclusion, 141
Comprehension Check, 142
Chapter 8. Continuing Your Academic Success: A Review, 143
Focus Question, 143
Chapter Term, 143
Your Personal Action Plan, 144
Conclusion, 146
References, 147
Index, 148

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