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Machine generated contents note: 1. College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinker -- You've Made the Right Decision: Check out These Statistics! -- Your First-Year Seminar Course: Exploring Research-Based Student Success Strategies -- Student Success Myths or Facts? Test Your Knowledge! -- Faculty Expectations -- Syllabus -- Behavior and Communication -- Academic Integrity -- Critical Thinking -- Bloom's Taxonomy -- Process of Becoming a Critical Thinker -- Foundational Condition 1 Knowledge -- Foundational Condition 2 Self-Efficacy -- Foundational Condition 3 Desire and Drive -- Learning Condition 1 Challenging Learning Tasks and Opportunities -- Learning Condition 2 Learning Strategies and Support -- Active Reading and Learning: How to Use This Textbook -- 3R Reading Method -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Read-Recite-Review Study Strategy: Effective and Portable / G. O. Einstein -- SQ3R Reading Method -- Highlighting: What's Important? -- Note Taking while Reading -- Taking Action: Application Opportunities -- Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles -- Research and Critical Thinking -- Step 1 Engage via Research Prediction -- Step 2 Read for Key Points -- Step 3 Critically Think about the Research -- Step 4 Build Information Literacy Skills -- What Is a Peer-Reviewed Journal Article? -- Parts or Elements of Research Articles -- Abstract and Introduction -- Method -- Results -- Discussion -- Reading Journal Articles -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Effectiveness of a Freshman Seminar in an Urban University: Measurement of Selected Indicators / W. P. Jones -- ch. 1 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Cornell Method Model -- 2. Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Testing Effect: Illustrating a Fundamental Concept and Changing Study Strategies / T. L. Harrison -- How Memory Works: Building Foundational Knowledge -- Memory Process -- Encoding -- Storage -- Retrieval -- Memory Strategies -- Rehearsal -- Elaboration -- Chunking -- Stories and Emotions -- Mnemonics -- Retrieval Practice -- Note Taking: Our Only Hope! -- Making the Most out of Class Experiences: Preparing and Participating -- Note-Taking Methods -- Cornell Method -- Concept Maps -- Matrix Notes -- Traditional Outline -- Digital Notes -- Note-Taking Apps -- Linear Notes -- Note-Taking Tips -- Studying Approaches That Work: Establishing an Effective Learning Framework -- We Are All Multi-Sensory Learners -- Testing Your Knowledge -- Organizing: An Amazing Academic Weapon! -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Effect of Quality and Quantity of Study on Student Grades / D. Q. O'Connell -- Learning Is Social: Establish Study Groups -- ch. 2 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Concept Map Model -- 3. Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Laptop Multitasking Hinders Classroom Learning for Both Users and Nearby Peers / N. J. Cepeda -- Power of Long- and Short-Term Goals -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Setting, Elaborating, and Reflecting on Personal Goals Improves Academic Performance / B. M. Shore -- ABCS of Setting and Implementing Effective Goals -- Aim High: Challenging Goals Are Best! -- Believe in Yourself: Self-Efficacy Is Key! -- Care and Commit: Motivation Matters! -- Specify and Self-Reflect: Monitoring Your Progress Is Important! -- Celebrating Progress and Achievement -- Time Management -- Evaluating Your Time -- Avoiding Time Traps -- Taking Action and Avoiding Procrastination -- Balancing Work and School -- Organizational Tools -- Creating a To-Do List -- Calendars and Planners -- Prioritizing Tasks -- Avoid Multitasking: Single-Task It! -- ch. 3 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Digital Notes Model -- 4. It's Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Behavior During Examinations: A Comparison of "A", "C", and "F" Students / L. McClain -- Academic Integrity -- Citing Sources -- Paraphrasing -- Papers and Presentations -- Choosing a Topic and Finding Information -- Identifying a Topic -- Identifying and Evaluating Sources -- Writing Process -- Planning and Organization -- Writing, Revising, and Proofreading -- Proofreading -- Presentation Strategies -- Managing Performance Anxiety -- Beginning and Ending Strong -- Audience Engagement -- Using Multimedia Effectively -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Applying Multimedia Design Principles Enhances Learning in Medical Education / D. DaRosa -- Test-Taking Strategies -- Multiple-Choice Tests -- Strategies Used by High-Performing Students -- Short Answer and Essay Exams -- Planning -- Writing -- Proofreading -- Take-Home and Online Exams -- Group Projects -- Establishing Rapport -- Develop Group Rules -- Assign Group Roles -- Get Ready to Work and Support One Another -- Remember to Evaluate -- ch. 4 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Digital Notes Model -- 5. Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Impact of Journaling on Students' Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control / K. K. Fritson -- Motivation -- Reward Yourself: Behavioral Motivators -- Stay Positive and Believe in Yourself: Cognitive Motivators -- Self-Efficacy -- Your Needs and Potential: Self-Actualization and Self-Determinism -- Building Relationships: Social Motivators -- Getting Involved: Making Campus Connections -- Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Embracing Diversity and Disabilities -- Making Professional Connections -- Resilience -- Power of a Positive Mindset -- Being Optimistic -- Locus of Control -- Importance of Support -- Your Current Support System -- Campus Support -- Stress Management -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Study on the Effectiveness of a Stress Management Programme for College Students / L. E. Diaz -- Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise: Mom Did Know Best! -- Challenge Negative Thoughts -- Relaxation Techniques -- Talking with Others -- Avoiding Unhealthy Behaviors: Substance Abuse -- ch. 5 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Matrix Model -- 6. How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-Reflection -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Using the Four-Questions Technique to Enhance Learning / J. R. Lanter -- Academic Self-Regulation Process -- Accuracy of Self-Assessments -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Overconfidence Produces Underachievement: Inaccurate Self-Evaluations Undermine Students' Learning and Retention / K. A. Rawson -- Making Mistakes: The Role of Attribution Theory -- Self-Reflection Techniques -- What Is Your Current Grade? -- Online Support from Textbook Publishers -- Self-Assessment of Learning Outcomes -- Homework and Assignments -- Studying Progress and Post-Exam Reflection -- Check Progress with Your Instructors -- ch. 6 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Digital Notes Model -- 7. Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions -- Exploring the Research in Depth -- Improving Student's Understanding of Career Decision-Making Through Service Learning / K. L. Fogle -- Decision-Making Process -- Six Steps to Effective Decision Making -- Step 1 Keep Your Goal(s) Visible---Ask, "What Do I Want?" -- Step 2 Gather Relevant Information -- Step 3 Creatively Identify and Explore Possible Options -- Step 4 Evaluate Options---Using Research to Guide You -- Step 5 Decide and Take Action -- Step 6 Assess Whether Your Choice Supported Your Goal and Was Effective -- Role of Others in Decision Making: Cultural and Ethical Considerations -- Academic Options -- Online Courses -- Studying Abroad -- Service Learning -- Exploring the Research in Summary -- Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Service-Learning on Students / A. Dymnicki -- Internships -- Career Decision Making -- Self-Assessment -- Exploring Your Values -- Exploring Your Abilities -- Exploring Your Personality -- Exploring Your Interests: Holland's Person-Environment Fit Theory -- Learning about Careers -- Websites -- Informational Interviews -- Taking Action -- Krumboltz's Happenstance Theory -- Social Media: Creating a Professional Profile -- Financial Decisions -- Loans -- Credit Cards and Your Credit Score -- Emotions and Money Decisions -- ch. 7 Chapter Summary: Note-Taking Model -- Matrix Notes Model. |
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