Success in college : from C's in high school to A's in college / Peter F. Burns.

Author/creator Burns, Peter F.
Other author National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2006.
Descriptionxvi, 135 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
College student orientation--United States.
Study skills.
Education.
Teaching.

Contents Introduction : the purpose of this book : you can make college a learning experience -- What is the goal of your collegiate experience? : the goal is to learn -- Expectations : this isn't high school, Toto -- Preparing for the semester : how to outrun the avalanche -- Stages of the semester : will you work hard during the dog days? -- Study habits : make studying a habit -- Advice on exams : prepare, don't cram -- Paper writing : build a tasty and well-presented cake -- Notes : write, read, write, read, read -- Your professors : is the professor Dr. Jekyll or Mr./Ms. Hyde? -- Scheduling of classes : make a well-balanced schedule -- In-class etiquette : oh, behave! -- Evaluate your performance : figure out what you did wrong and try to fix it -- Good student versus not-so-good student : which one are you? Which one will you be? -- How parents can help their children succeed : parents just don't understand -- The most important points : if you work hard, the grades will come.
General note"Published in partnership with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 131-133).
LCCN 2006002918
ISBN1578864585 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1578864593 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781578864584
ISBN9781578864591

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2343.32 .B87 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus Books - Stacks LB 2343 B87 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold