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MindTap for Downing/Brennan's ON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE, 10th Edition, includes the College Success Factors Index (CSFI), a 30-minute self-assessment of students' patterns of behavior and attitudes in 10 areas that have been proven to affect student outcomes and retention.
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- GAUGE STUDENT READINESS. College Success Factor Index (CSFI) gauges students' readiness for college. The College Success Factors Index has 100 auto-graded, self-scoring statements designed to determine the readiness of college students. Students take the CSFI assessment once more towards the end of the semester to measure their college readiness after going through the course materials.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Travel with Me.
1. GETTING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS.
College Smart-Start Guide. What to Do Before the End of Your First Week in College. Get Familiar. Get Organized. Get Serious. Understanding the Culture of Higher Education. The Surface Culture of Higher Education. One Dozen College Customs. Write a Great Life. Journal Entry 1.1: Comparing Surface Cultures of High School and Higher Education. One Student's Story: Kineesha George. Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators. Eight Key Expectations. Important Differences Between High School and College Culture. Journal Entry 1.2: Exploring the Eight Key Expectations. Understanding Yourself. What Does Success Mean to You? Ingredients of Success. The Role of Soft Skills. Assess Your Soft Skills for College Success. Choices of Successful Students. Forks in the Road. A Few Words of Encouragement. Journal Entry 1.3: Self-Assessment. One Student’s Story: Jalayna Onaga. Soft Skills at Work. Money Matters. Managing Money: The Big Picture. Get Organized. Increase Money Flowing In. Decrease Money Flowing Out. Learning with Artificial Intelligence. One Student’s Story: Emily Christman.
2. ACCEPTING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Late Paper. Adopting a Proactive Mindset. Reactive and Proactive Mindsets. Responsibility and Culture. Responsibility and Choice. Journal Entry 2.1: Accepting Personal Responsibility. One Student's Story: Taryn Rossmiller. Strengthening Proactive Language. Self-Talk. The Language of Responsibility. Journal Entry 2.2: Translating Reactive into Proactive Language. One Student's Story: Alexsandr Kanevskiy. Making Wise Decisions. The Wise Choice Process. Journal Entry 2.3: Using the Wise Choice Process. One Student's Story: Konnie Kellogg. Personal Responsibility at Work. Personal and Social Responsibility. Commitment. Learning Responsibility. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Responsible Usage. Believing in Yourself: Change Your Inner Conversation. The Curse of Stinkin'' Thinkin''. Disputing Irrational Beliefs. Stereotype Threat. Journal Entry 2.4: Dispute the Inner Critic. One Student's Story: Dominic Grasseth. Healthy Choices: Introduction and Alcohol Use. One Student's Story: Brandeé Huigens.
3. DISCOVERING SELF-MOTIVATION.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Popson's Dilemma. Creating Inner Motivation. A Formula for Motivation. Value of College Outcomes. Value of College Experiences. Journal Entry 3.1: Desired Outcomes and Experiences. One Student's Story: Chee Meng Vang. Designing a Compelling Life Plan. Roles and Goals. How to Set a Goal/DAPPS Rule. Discover Your Dreams. Your Life Plan. Journal Entry 3.2: Creating a Life Plan. One Student's Story: Brandon 8 Beavers. Committing to Your Goals and Dreams. Commitment Creates Method. Visualize Your Ideal Future. How to Visualize. Get More Hopeful. Journal Entry 3.3: Visualization of Accomplished Goal. One Student’s Story: James Terrell. Self-Motivation at Work. Choosing a Career. Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation. Belonging. Purpose. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Prompt Engineering. Believing in Yourself: Write a Personal Affirmation. Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities. Living Your Affirmation. Journal Entry 3.4: Personal Affirmation. One Student's Story: Tina Steen. Healthy Choices: Drugs.
4. MASTERING SELF-MANAGEMENT.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Procrastinators. Acting on Purpose. Harness the Power of Quadrant II. What to Do in Quadrants I and II. Journal Entry 4.1: Categorizing your Choices. One Student's Story: Jason Pozsgay. Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System. Time and Culture. Weekly Calendar. Monthly Calendar. Next Actions List. Tracking Form. Waiting-For List. Project Folder. The Rewards of Effective Self-Management. Journal Entry 4.2: Your Self- Management System. One Student's Story: Allysa LePage. Developing Grit. Passion. Perseverance. Journal Entry 4.3: Make a 32-Day Commitment. One Student's Story: Holt Boggs. Self-Management at Work. Work/Life/School Balance. Multitasking, Technology and Work. Focus. Habits and Rules. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Staying Organized. Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence. Create a Success Identity. Celebrate Your Successes and Talents. Visualize Purposeful Actions. Journal Entry 4.4: Increase Self-Confidence. One Student's Story: Ashley Freeman. Healthy Choices: Smoking.
5. EMPLOYING INTERDEPENDENCE.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Professor Rogers's Trial. Creating a Support System. A Sign of Maturity. Seek Help from Your Instructors. Get Help from College Resources. Create a Project Team. Start a Study Group. The Difference between Misery and Joy. Journal Entry 5.1: Giving and Receiving Help. One Student's Story: Mitch Mull. Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening. How to Listen Actively. Use Active Listening in Your College Classes. Journal Entry 5.2: Active Listening Practice. One Student's Story: Teroa Paselio. Respecting Cultural Differences. Showing Respect. Journal Entry 5.3: Reframing Disrespect. Interdependence at Work. Career Search Resources. Mentors. Networking. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI ChatBot Learning Coaches & Companions. Believing in Yourself. Be Assertive. Leveling. Making Requests. Saying "No." Journal Entry 5.4: Placating, Blaming, Leveling. One Student's Story: Amy Acton. Healthy Choices: Food.
6. GAINING SELF-AWARENESS.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Undermining Choices. Recognizing when You Are Off Course. The Mystery of Self-Sabotage. Unconscious Forces. Journal Entry 6.1: Course Corrections. One Student's Story: Sarah Richmond. Identifying Your Scripts. Anatomy of a Script. How We Wrote Our Scripts. Self-Defeating Habit Patterns. Journal Entry 6.2: Discovering Self-Defeating Patterns. One Student's Story: James Floriolli. Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts. The Impact of Outdated Beliefs. Doing the Rewrite. Journal Entry 6.3: Revising Self-Defeating Patterns. One Student's Story: Annette Valle. Self-Awareness at Work. Personal Branding. Interview Skills. Using Feedback for Growth. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI Bias. Believing in Yourself. Write Your Own Rules. Three Success Rules. Changing Your Habits. Journal Entry 6.4: Personal Rules for Life. One Student's Story: Freddie Davila. Healthy Choices: Nonalcoholic Drinks.
7. ADOPTING LIFELONG LEARNING.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: A Fish Story. Developing a Growth Mindset. Fixed and Growth Mindsets. How to Develop a Growth Mindset. Journal Entry 7.1: Fixed to Growth Mindset. One Student's Story: Jessie Maggard. Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning. Self-Assessment: How I Prefer to Learn. Journal Entry 7.2: Leveraging Preferred Ways of Learning. One Student's Story: Melissa Thompson. Employing Critical Thinking and Information Competency. Constructing Logical Arguments. Asking Probing Questions. How Information Competency Supports Critical Thinking. Identifying False Information. Avoiding Scams. Improving Information Competency. Journal Entry 7.3: Logical Arguments. Lifelong Learning at Work. Choosing a Major. Resume Preparation. Cover Letter. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI Hallucination. Why do AI Models Hallucinate? How do you Manage AI Hallucination? Believing in Yourself Develop Self-Respect. Live with Integrity (Such as No Cheating or Plagiarizing). Keep Commitments. Journal Entry 7.4: Strengthening Self-Respect. One Student's Story: Dalene Meek. Healthy Choices: Physical Activity. One Student's Story: Crystal Kim.
8. DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: After Math. Understanding Emotional Intelligence. Four Components of Emotional Intelligence. Knowing Your Own Emotions. Journal Entry 8.1: Increasing Emotional Awareness. One Student's Story: Lindsey Beck. Reducing Stress. What Is Stress? What Happens when Stress Persists? Unhealthy Stress Reduction. Healthy Stress Reduction. Choose Your Attitude. Journal Entry 8.2: Positive Methods for Reducing Stress. One Student's Story: Jaime Sanmiguel. Increasing Happiness. Limits on Happiness. Savoring Pleasures. Gratitude. Engagement. Contribution. Strawberry Moments. Journal Entry 8.3: Improving Positive Feelings. One Student's Story: Faith Hannah Lee. Emotional Intelligence at Work. EQ During Job Interviews. EQ on the Job. Believing in Yourself. Develop Self- Acceptance. Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs. Know and Accept Yourself. Journal Entry 8.4: Present State of Self-Esteem. One Student's Story: Wynda Allison Paulette. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Emotional AI. Ethical AI Usage. Emotional AI and Bias. Using AI to Strengthen Emotional Intelligence. Healthy Choices: Sleep.
9. STAYING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS.
Planning Your Next Steps. Assess Yourself, Again. Journal Entry 9.1: Comparing Your Scores. One Student's Story: Stephan J. Montgomery.
Bibliography.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Travel with Me.
1. GETTING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS.
College Smart-Start Guide. What to Do Before the End of Your First Week in College. Get Familiar. Get Organized. Get Serious. Understanding the Culture of Higher Education. The Surface Culture of Higher Education. One Dozen College Customs. Write a Great Life. Journal Entry 1.1: Comparing Surface Cultures of High School and Higher Education. One Student's Story: Kineesha George. Understanding the Expectations of College and University Educators. Eight Key Expectations. Important Differences Between High School and College Culture. Journal Entry 1.2: Exploring the Eight Key Expectations. Understanding Yourself. What Does Success Mean to You? Ingredients of Success. The Role of Soft Skills. Assess Your Soft Skills for College Success. Choices of Successful Students. Forks in the Road. A Few Words of Encouragement. Journal Entry 1.3: Self-Assessment. One Student’s Story: Jalayna Onaga. Soft Skills at Work. Money Matters. Managing Money: The Big Picture. Get Organized. Increase Money Flowing In. Decrease Money Flowing Out. Learning with Artificial Intelligence. One Student’s Story: Emily Christman.
2. ACCEPTING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Late Paper. Adopting a Proactive Mindset. Reactive and Proactive Mindsets. Responsibility and Culture. Responsibility and Choice. Journal Entry 2.1: Accepting Personal Responsibility. One Student's Story: Taryn Rossmiller. Strengthening Proactive Language. Self-Talk. The Language of Responsibility. Journal Entry 2.2: Translating Reactive into Proactive Language. One Student's Story: Alexsandr Kanevskiy. Making Wise Decisions. The Wise Choice Process. Journal Entry 2.3: Using the Wise Choice Process. One Student's Story: Konnie Kellogg. Personal Responsibility at Work. Personal and Social Responsibility. Commitment. Learning Responsibility. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Responsible Usage. Believing in Yourself: Change Your Inner Conversation. The Curse of Stinkin'' Thinkin''. Disputing Irrational Beliefs. Stereotype Threat. Journal Entry 2.4: Dispute the Inner Critic. One Student's Story: Dominic Grasseth. Healthy Choices: Introduction and Alcohol Use. One Student's Story: Brandeé Huigens.
3. DISCOVERING SELF-MOTIVATION.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Popson's Dilemma. Creating Inner Motivation. A Formula for Motivation. Value of College Outcomes. Value of College Experiences. Journal Entry 3.1: Desired Outcomes and Experiences. One Student's Story: Chee Meng Vang. Designing a Compelling Life Plan. Roles and Goals. How to Set a Goal/DAPPS Rule. Discover Your Dreams. Your Life Plan. Journal Entry 3.2: Creating a Life Plan. One Student's Story: Brandon 8 Beavers. Committing to Your Goals and Dreams. Commitment Creates Method. Visualize Your Ideal Future. How to Visualize. Get More Hopeful. Journal Entry 3.3: Visualization of Accomplished Goal. One Student’s Story: James Terrell. Self-Motivation at Work. Choosing a Career. Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation. Belonging. Purpose. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Prompt Engineering. Believing in Yourself: Write a Personal Affirmation. Claiming Your Desired Personal Qualities. Living Your Affirmation. Journal Entry 3.4: Personal Affirmation. One Student's Story: Tina Steen. Healthy Choices: Drugs.
4. MASTERING SELF-MANAGEMENT.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: The Procrastinators. Acting on Purpose. Harness the Power of Quadrant II. What to Do in Quadrants I and II. Journal Entry 4.1: Categorizing your Choices. One Student's Story: Jason Pozsgay. Creating a Leak-Proof Self-Management System. Time and Culture. Weekly Calendar. Monthly Calendar. Next Actions List. Tracking Form. Waiting-For List. Project Folder. The Rewards of Effective Self-Management. Journal Entry 4.2: Your Self- Management System. One Student's Story: Allysa LePage. Developing Grit. Passion. Perseverance. Journal Entry 4.3: Make a 32-Day Commitment. One Student's Story: Holt Boggs. Self-Management at Work. Work/Life/School Balance. Multitasking, Technology and Work. Focus. Habits and Rules. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Staying Organized. Believing in Yourself: Develop Self-Confidence. Create a Success Identity. Celebrate Your Successes and Talents. Visualize Purposeful Actions. Journal Entry 4.4: Increase Self-Confidence. One Student's Story: Ashley Freeman. Healthy Choices: Smoking.
5. EMPLOYING INTERDEPENDENCE.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Professor Rogers's Trial. Creating a Support System. A Sign of Maturity. Seek Help from Your Instructors. Get Help from College Resources. Create a Project Team. Start a Study Group. The Difference between Misery and Joy. Journal Entry 5.1: Giving and Receiving Help. One Student's Story: Mitch Mull. Strengthening Relationships with Active Listening. How to Listen Actively. Use Active Listening in Your College Classes. Journal Entry 5.2: Active Listening Practice. One Student's Story: Teroa Paselio. Respecting Cultural Differences. Showing Respect. Journal Entry 5.3: Reframing Disrespect. Interdependence at Work. Career Search Resources. Mentors. Networking. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI ChatBot Learning Coaches & Companions. Believing in Yourself. Be Assertive. Leveling. Making Requests. Saying "No." Journal Entry 5.4: Placating, Blaming, Leveling. One Student's Story: Amy Acton. Healthy Choices: Food.
6. GAINING SELF-AWARENESS.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: Undermining Choices. Recognizing when You Are Off Course. The Mystery of Self-Sabotage. Unconscious Forces. Journal Entry 6.1: Course Corrections. One Student's Story: Sarah Richmond. Identifying Your Scripts. Anatomy of a Script. How We Wrote Our Scripts. Self-Defeating Habit Patterns. Journal Entry 6.2: Discovering Self-Defeating Patterns. One Student's Story: James Floriolli. Rewriting Your Outdated Scripts. The Impact of Outdated Beliefs. Doing the Rewrite. Journal Entry 6.3: Revising Self-Defeating Patterns. One Student's Story: Annette Valle. Self-Awareness at Work. Personal Branding. Interview Skills. Using Feedback for Growth. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI Bias. Believing in Yourself. Write Your Own Rules. Three Success Rules. Changing Your Habits. Journal Entry 6.4: Personal Rules for Life. One Student's Story: Freddie Davila. Healthy Choices: Nonalcoholic Drinks.
7. ADOPTING LIFELONG LEARNING.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: A Fish Story. Developing a Growth Mindset. Fixed and Growth Mindsets. How to Develop a Growth Mindset. Journal Entry 7.1: Fixed to Growth Mindset. One Student's Story: Jessie Maggard. Discovering Your Preferred Ways of Learning. Self-Assessment: How I Prefer to Learn. Journal Entry 7.2: Leveraging Preferred Ways of Learning. One Student's Story: Melissa Thompson. Employing Critical Thinking and Information Competency. Constructing Logical Arguments. Asking Probing Questions. How Information Competency Supports Critical Thinking. Identifying False Information. Avoiding Scams. Improving Information Competency. Journal Entry 7.3: Logical Arguments. Lifelong Learning at Work. Choosing a Major. Resume Preparation. Cover Letter. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: AI Hallucination. Why do AI Models Hallucinate? How do you Manage AI Hallucination? Believing in Yourself Develop Self-Respect. Live with Integrity (Such as No Cheating or Plagiarizing). Keep Commitments. Journal Entry 7.4: Strengthening Self-Respect. One Student's Story: Dalene Meek. Healthy Choices: Physical Activity. One Student's Story: Crystal Kim.
8. DEVELOPING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE.
Case Study in Critical Thinking: After Math. Understanding Emotional Intelligence. Four Components of Emotional Intelligence. Knowing Your Own Emotions. Journal Entry 8.1: Increasing Emotional Awareness. One Student's Story: Lindsey Beck. Reducing Stress. What Is Stress? What Happens when Stress Persists? Unhealthy Stress Reduction. Healthy Stress Reduction. Choose Your Attitude. Journal Entry 8.2: Positive Methods for Reducing Stress. One Student's Story: Jaime Sanmiguel. Increasing Happiness. Limits on Happiness. Savoring Pleasures. Gratitude. Engagement. Contribution. Strawberry Moments. Journal Entry 8.3: Improving Positive Feelings. One Student's Story: Faith Hannah Lee. Emotional Intelligence at Work. EQ During Job Interviews. EQ on the Job. Believing in Yourself. Develop Self- Acceptance. Self-Esteem and Core Beliefs. Know and Accept Yourself. Journal Entry 8.4: Present State of Self-Esteem. One Student's Story: Wynda Allison Paulette. Learning with Artificial Intelligence: Emotional AI. Ethical AI Usage. Emotional AI and Bias. Using AI to Strengthen Emotional Intelligence. Healthy Choices: Sleep.
9. STAYING ON COURSE TO YOUR SUCCESS.
Planning Your Next Steps. Assess Yourself, Again. Journal Entry 9.1: Comparing Your Scores. One Student's Story: Stephan J. Montgomery.
Bibliography.
Index.
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