| Edition |
4th edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 321 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
You're in the big time now -- Where to find the help you need -- A few words about professors -- Major decisions: selecting courses and a major -- Classes, work, and play : adjusting to the demands of college -- Learning 2.0: technology, college, and you -- Timely tips: the ABC(& D)s of time management -- "I think I can, I think I can" : getting and staying motivated -- Igniting the fire: discovering your inner learner -- Arrrrrrrgh!: and other ways to handle stress -- What's it all about? : understanding how you learn -- Can you believe that? -- Shhhhh- a moment of silence, please : concentrating while you study -- Your course syllabus is your friend -- What's up, doc?: understanding your prof's expectations -- Take note! -- Words! words! words! -- Active reading -- Three Rs and an M : remembering what you have read and heard -- Studying smarter -- Everything you wanted to know about research and presentations but were afraid to ask -- It's more than multiple guess : prepping for and taking objective exams -- Bluebook blues : prepping for and taking essay exams -- Is that your final answer? -- Just the FAQs : frequently asked questions. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
"This updated classic gives students the tools they need to successfully transition from high school to college, avoid rookie mistakes, and set themselves up for academic success from day one"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
College student orientation -- United States.
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Study skills -- United States.
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College students -- United States -- Conduct of life.
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College student orientation. (OCoLC)fst00867971
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College students -- Conduct of life.
(OCoLC)fst00867990
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Study skills. (OCoLC)fst01136216
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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STUDY AIDS / College Guides.
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EDUCATION / Higher.
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EDUCATION / Study Skills.
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| Added Author |
Holschuh, Jodi, author.
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| ISBN |
9781607748526 (paperback) |
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1607748525 (paperback) |
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9781607748533 (electronic) |
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