contents Letter to students About the Authors Preface 1 Building a Foundation for Success Find Your Purpose Education: Good for Society, Good for You Learn about Yourself ? voices of experience: student Learning about Yourself Understand College Expectations What It Means to Be in College Starting Off on the Right Foot Feel the Power of Positive Psychology Build Self-Efficacy Be Resilient Keep Hope Alive Accept Personal Responsibility Embrace Your Strengths -- and Learn from Your Weaknesses Identify Your Strengths and Your Weaknesses: ACES and Other Tools Recruit Help ? spotlight on research: Behaviors and Attitudes Drive Your Success College Success Leads to Career Success ? voices of experience: employer The Qualities of a Great Job Candidate CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 2 Thinking Critically and Setting Goals Build Your Critical Thinking Skills The Ingredients of Critical Thinking How to Use Your Higher-Level Thinking Skills Think Critically to Learn Levels of Learning Using Bloom''s Taxonomy Think Critically to Set Goals Step 1: Identify a Goal Step 2: Make Your Goal SMART Step 3: Create an Action Plan Step 4: List Barriers and Solutions ? voices of experience: student Focusing on Solutions Step 5: Act and Evaluate Outcomes ? spotlight on research: The Academic Benefits of Goal Setting Create Your Personal Success Plan The PSP in Action Create Your First Personal Success Plan Critical Thinking and Goal Setting in Your Career Learn on the Job Think Outside the Box Set Goals on the Job ? voices of experience: employee Setting Goals for Workplace Success CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 3 Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility What Keeps You Motivated? Self-Efficacy Relevance Attitude Tap into Your Internal Motivation Make Good Decisions ? voices of experience: student Staying Motivated in College Take Responsibility for Your Actions - and Your Education Develop a Growth Mind-set Understand Why Outcomes Occur Take an Active Approach to Your Learning Think about Thinking and Learning ? spotlight on research: Grit Leads to Success! Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility at Work Apply Motivational Strategies on the Job Make Good Choices at Work Take Responsibility to Boost Career Success ? voices of experience: employee Making Decisions on the Job My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 4 Organization and Time Management Get Organized Create a Clean Study Space Organize Your Documents Take Control of Your Time Step 1: Track Your Time Step 2: Identify Your Priorities ? spotlight on research: Time Management: It Works! Step 3: Build Your Schedule Step 4: Use Tools to Track Progress on Your Projects Manage Time in Your Online Classes ? voices of experience: student Tools for Time Management Overcome Procrastination and Minimize Distractions Beat Procrastination Minimize Distractions Use Organization and Time Management at Work Get a Job Show that You''re Dependable Make Time for Your Personal Life ? voices of experience: employee Managing a Busy Work Schedule My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 5 Understanding Learning Learning that Works: What the Research Tells Us Your Brain Is Required for Learning! Test Yourself Space Out Your Studying Change Up Your Material ? spotlight on research: Longer Course? More Time for Distributed Learning! Make Connections So Learning Lasts ? voices of experience: student Using Learning Strategies in College Use Verbal and Visual Information Make Learning Personal Use the Myers-Briggs Model Use the VARK Model Succeed in Different Learning Environments Work in a Group Make Sure You''re Multimodal Seek Help for Learning Challenges Apply Your Knowledge of Learning at Work Work in a Team Expand Your Understanding Supervise and Train Others ? voices of experience: employee Using Learning Strategies on the Job My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 6 Reading for College Success Become an Active Reader Prepare to Read Make a Plan for Your Reading Preview the Material Identify Purposeful Reading Questions Use Similar Strategies with All Your Reading Materials Read with Focus Mark Up Your Reading Material Make It Personal Think Critically about What You Read Clarify Confusing Material Boost Your Reading Efficiency ? voices of experience: student Gaining Confidence in Reading Review What You''ve Read Recite Summarize Review and Study ? spotlight on research: Read for Fun and Interest -- It''s Good for You! Read Different Types of Materials Read for Math and Science Classes Read Journal Articles Read Online Course Materials Read at Work Gather, Analyze, and Apply Information Stay Current Expand Your Skill Set ? voices of experience: employer Reading Critically for Career Success My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 7 Taking Effective Notes Supercharge Your Note Taking with a Four-Step Strategy Step 1: Prepare to Take Notes Step 2: Actively Listen, Watch, Read, and Participate Step 3: Record Information ? spotlight on research: Taking Notes? Grab a Pen and Paper Step 4: Review Your Notes Experiment with Note-Taking Methods Outlining ? voices of experience: student Outlining and Other Note-Taking Strategies Cornell System Mapping Charting Note-Taking Tips for Math, Science, and Online Classes Taking Notes in Math and Science Classes Taking Notes in Online Classes Apply Note Taking at Work Demonstrate Accuracy and Attention to Detail Transform Information Use the Information You Record ? voices of experience: employee Taking Notes on the Job My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 8 Memory and Studying Learn How Your Memory Works How You Remember Why You Forget Study Basics: Set Yourself Up for Success Manage Your Time and Monitor Your Environment Make Connections Join a Study Group Draw a Mental Picture Test Yourself on Key Concepts ? voices of experience: student Using Study Tools to Succeed ? spotlight on research: Answer Practice Questions to Master Your Material Create Review Sheets Use Mnemonics Study for Your Math, Science, and Online Classes Math and Science Classes Online Classes Use Memory and Studying at Work Use Your Memory to Build Personal Connections Communicate Using Elaborative Rehearsal Become a Subject Matter Expert Be a Lifelong Learner ? voices of experience: employee Lifelong Learning My Personal Success Plan CHAPTER SUMMARY CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 9 Performing Well on Exams Prepare for Tests Build a Sensible Study Schedule Use Your Study Skills Know the Exam Format Review Previ.