Chapter 1 Student Success Breaking Through College Reading

Chapter 1: Student Success Breaking Through: College Reading, 8/e by Brenda Smith © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Think Success ¬Set Goals ¬Create a Positive Attitude ¬Seek Excellence © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Plan for Success ¬Plan your week. ¬Study the syllabus. ¬Use a calendar to decode a syllabus. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Plan Your Week ¬Class hours ¬Work hours ¬Meal hours ¬Sleep hours ¬Study hours © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Use the Syllabus ¬Study from the syllabus. ¬Compare the syllabus with the calendar. ¬Make a learning schedule on your assignment calendar. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Make A Learning Schedule ¬Enter due dates for assignments. ¬Set daily and weekly goals for reading. ¬Record dates for completing readings. ¬Set daily and weekly goals for projects. ¬Set goals for completion of the first draft of written papers. ¬Use your calendar to stay on schedule. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Make a “To-Do” List ¬Make a list every day. ¬Keep it visible. ¬Cross off items as completed. ¬Add items as they occur. ¬Rewrite the list at the end of the day. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Act Successful ¬ Attend class. ¬ Be on time for class. ¬ Be aware of essential class sessions (just before a test, etc. ) ¬ Be equipped for class: materials, book ¬ Mark your text with a pen or a highlighter. ¬ Communicate with your instructor. ¬ Review your lecture notes within 24 hours of each class. ¬ Network with other students. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Act Successful ¬ Collaborate to divide work. ¬ Look at an “A” paper. ¬ Use technology to communicate (e-mail, chat rooms, phone). ¬ Consider a tape recorder. ¬ Pass the first test. ¬ Watch videos or DVDs. ¬ Predict exam questions (essay and multiple choice). © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Explore the Net ¬Acquire an e-mail address. ¬Communicate with professors via e -mail. ¬Communicate with other students via e-mail. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Searching the Internet Locate a Web site and get an overview of its features. Conduct a search. 1. Make a plan by entering key words into a search engine. 2. Search and search again! 3. Read selectively. 4. Record your sources and bookmark them. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Summary Points ¬How can you mentally prepare for college success? ¬How can you use a “To Do List” as a planning tool? ¬How do you use a calendar to decode your syllabus? © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Summary Points ¬How can you make class time more beneficial and meaningful? ¬Why mark your textbook? ¬How can other students help you learn? © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.

Visit the Companion Website http: //www. ablongman. com/smith © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers.