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Dave Dillon
Dedication
About the Authors
Dave Dillon, Linda (Bruce) Hill, Alise Lamoreaux, Phyllis Nissila, Thomas Priester
Foreword
T Ford
Preface
Alise Lamoreaux, Thomas Priester, Dave Dillon
What to Expect for the Student
Acknowledgements
Thomas Priester, Phyllis Nissila, Dave Dillon
Introduction
Alise Lamoreaux
Chapter 1: Passion
Chapter 2: What’s College For?
Alise Lamoreaux, Dave Dillon
Chapter 3: Words of Wisdom: The Student Experience
Kristen Mruk
Chapter 4: Words of Wisdom: Practice, Practice, Practice
Dr. Kristine Duffy
Chapter 5: Speaking The Language of College
Chapter 6: Words of Wisdom: Why So Many Questions?
Fatima Rodriguez Johnson
Chapter 7: Planning A College Schedule
Chapter 8: Words of Wisdom: These Are the Best Years of Your Life
Sara Vacin
Chapter 9: Words of Wisdom: With a Little Help from My Friends
Paulo Fernandes
Chapter 10: Time Management Theory
Chapter 11: Words of Wisdom: Time Is on Your Side
Christopher L. Hockey
Chapter 12: Time Management Reality
Chapter 13: World View and Self-Efficacy
Phyllis Nissila
Chapter 14: Procrastination
Chapter 15: Words of Wisdom: Can You Listen to Yourself?
Yuki Sasao
Chapter 16: The Basics of Study Skills
Dave Dillon, Phyllis Nissila
Chapter 17: Words of Wisdom: Thinking Critically and Creatively
Dr. Andrew Robert Baker
Chapter 18: Comprehending College Level Reading by Using the Reading Apprenticeship Approach
Chapter 19: Getting the Most Out of Your Textbooks
Chapter 20: Reading Textbooks
Chapter 21: Context Clues and Close Reading for Literature
Chapter 22: Preparation for Note-Taking
Chapter 23: Taking Notes in Class
Chapter 24: Memory
Phyllis Nissila and Dave Dillon
Chapter 25: Concentration and Distraction
Chapter 26: Pre- Mid- and Post-Test-Taking Strategies
Chapter 27: Test-Taking Strategy Specifics
Chapter 28: Nutrition
Lumen Learning, Dave Dillon
Chapter 29: Exercise
Chapter 30: Sleep
Chapter 31: Stress
Lumen Learning
Chapter 32: Words of Wisdom: Failure Is Not an Option
Nathan Wallace
Chapter 33: Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom Conclusion
Thomas Priester
Chapter 34: Conclusion
Appendix A Original Works
Appendix B Multimedia Links
Appendix C Study Skills Assessment
Appendix D Recommended Reading and Films
Appendix E Resources for Educators
Version History
Accessibility Assessment
Glossary
Jeanne Hoover and Dave Dillon
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Blueprint for Success in College: Indispensable Study Skills and Time Management Strategies Copyright © 2019 by Dave Dillon is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.