Peak Performance : Success in College and Beyond
by Ferrett, SharonEdition: 8th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-01-05
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Education
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Summary
This best-selling text presents new and returning college students with practical, hands-on strategies for increasing their performance inside and outside the classroom. Peak Performancehelps students make the connection between their academic efforts and their job and life skills. Students learn a variety of personal productivity skills related to positive work and study habits, as well as creative problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This new edition includes new features to encourage students to practice their decision making skills and focus on one task at a time to achieve peak performance. This practical guide includes the most "how to" information to give students ample opportunity to put the material into practice.
Table of Contents
PART ONE Building Foundation Skills Chapter 1. Be a Lifelong Learner
Chapter 2. Expand Your Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 3. Manage Your Time
Chapter 4. Maximize Your Resources
PART TWO Basic Skills and Strategies Chapter 5. Listen and Take Effective Notes
Chapter 6. Actively Read
Chapter 7. Improve Your Memory Skills
Chapter 8. Excel at Taking Tests
Chapter 9. Express Yourself in Writing and Speech
PART THREE Application Chapter 10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver
Chapter 11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 13. Develop Positive Habits
Chapter 14. Explore Majors and Careers
Chapter 1. Be a Lifelong Learner
Chapter 2. Expand Your Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 3. Manage Your Time
Chapter 4. Maximize Your Resources
PART TWO Basic Skills and Strategies Chapter 5. Listen and Take Effective Notes
Chapter 6. Actively Read
Chapter 7. Improve Your Memory Skills
Chapter 8. Excel at Taking Tests
Chapter 9. Express Yourself in Writing and Speech
PART THREE Application Chapter 10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver
Chapter 11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 13. Develop Positive Habits
Chapter 14. Explore Majors and Careers
Chapter 5. Listen and Take Effective Notes
Chapter 6. Actively Read
Chapter 7. Improve Your Memory Skills
Chapter 8. Excel at Taking Tests
Chapter 9. Express Yourself in Writing and Speech
PART THREE Application Chapter 10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver
Chapter 11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 13. Develop Positive Habits
Chapter 14. Explore Majors and Careers
Chapter 10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver
Chapter 11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit
Chapter 12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
Chapter 13. Develop Positive Habits
Chapter 14. Explore Majors and Careers
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