Cornerstones for College Success Compact, CourseSmart eTextbook

For courses in Student Orientation, Student Success, and Introduction to College.

 

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This edition aligns with the learning outcomes from the Student Success CourseConnect online course – it is designed to be used as a print companion to the CoCo course and targets instructors who teach hybrid or online courses.

 

TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: Student Success CourseConnect (http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/courseconnect) is available with this book upon request. It is one of many award-winning CourseConnect customizable online courses designed by subject matter experts and credentialed instructional designers, and helps students 'Start strong, Finish stronger' by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development.

 

 

PREFACE            

BEGIN: The Goal of Cornerstones for College Success Compact and Our Commitment to You

 

LESSON ONE    

GROW: Building A Life Plan through Goal Setting

 

LESSON TWO    

PRIORITIZE: Creating an Academic Time Management Plan

 

LESSON THREE  

PROSPER: Understanding and Using Financial Literacy

 

LESSON FOUR    

THINK: Developing Your Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

 

LESSON FIVE        

LEARN: Discovering and Applying Your Learning Style

 

LESSON SIX        

RECORD: Cultivating Your Listening Skills and Finding a Note-Taking System That Works for You

 

LESSON SEVEN        

READ: Building Your Reading and Comprehension Skills

 

LESSON EIGHT        

STUDY: Developing Your Memory, Studying, and Test Taking Skills

 

LESSON NINE        

COMMUNICATION and DIVERSITY: Improving Your Communication Skills and Celebrating Diversity

 

LESSON TEN        

INFORMATION LITERACY: Determining the Credibility of Ideas and Resources

 

LESSON ELEVEN        

LIVE: Dealing with Stress in Positive Ways

 

LESSON TWELVE        

PLAN: Exploring Your Career and Job Search Options