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About This Book
Preface
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Accessibility Statement
Introduction
1.1 Adult Learning
1.2 Student Responsibilities
1.3 Dimensions of Self
1.4 Impact on Your Network
1.5 Personal Wellness
1.6 Learning Action Plan
1.7 Chapter Review and Activities
2.1 Learning Preferences and Strengths
2.2 Learning Differences and Challenges
2.3 Examine Applicable Strategies
2.4 Chapter Review and Activities
3.1 Personal Support Systems
3.2 Student Support Services
3.3 Course Supports
3.4 Chapter Review and Activities
4.1 Active Listening
4.2 Effective Questions
4.3 Communication Strategies in Educational Settings
4.4 Team and Group Work
4.5 Chapter Review and Activities
5.1 Learning Environment
5.2 Critical Reading Skills
5.3 Navigate Textbooks
5.4 Memory Techniques
5.5 Study Groups
5.6 Note-Taking
5.7 Study Habits
5.8 Chapter Review and Activities
6.1 Test Anxiety and How to Manage It
6.2 Test Preparation Techniques: Leading up to the Test
6.3 Techniques During a Test
6.4 After the Test
6.5 The Honest Truth
6.6 Chapter Review and Activities
7.1 Strategies
7.2 Evaluating Scheduling Tools
7.3 Setting Goals
7.4 Creating Personal Schedules
7.5 Chapter Review and Activities
8.1 Word Processing
8.2 Internet Research
8.3 Electronic Communication
8.4 Organization and Storage
8.5 Chapter Review and Activities
9.1 Researching Information
9.2 Plagiarism
9.3 Referencing Sources
9.4 Chapter Review and Activities
10.1 Common Assumptions
10.2 Pros and Cons of Online Learning
10.3 Strategies for Online Success
10.4 Chapter Review and Activities
11.1 Interpersonal Presentation Skills
11.2 Planning the Presentation
11.3 Presentation Aids
11.4 Delivering the Presentation
11.5 Chapter Review and Activities
12.1 Funding Options
12.2 Personal Budget
12.3 Applying for Student Awards
12.4 Chapter Review and Activities
13.1 Transferring Between Post-secondary Institutions
13.2 Transfer Guides
13.3 Chapter Review and Activities
Glossary
List of Links by Chapter
About the Lead Illustrator
About the Author
Versioning History
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