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

2. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers. Think Success  Set Goals  Create a Positive Attitude  Seek Excellence

3. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers. Plan for Success  Plan your week.  Study the syllabus.  Use a calendar to decode a syllabus.

4. © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers. Plan Your Week  Class hours  Work hours  Meal hours  Sleep hours  Study hours

5. © 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.

6. © 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.

7. © 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.

8. © 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.

9. © 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).

10. © 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.

11. © 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.

12. © 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?

13. © 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?

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