Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection: I think this statement means that truth is the only thing that will grantee you safety at heart, and when you tell the truth it doesn't make you feel not safe or weak. however when you lie, it can make you feel not safe at heart. 

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Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

-Claudius

Reflection: I think this statement means everyone had their own way of learning and how they choose to use it. For example, if you’re a good and fast learner and keep building it up you can do whatever you set your mind to. On the other hand if you don’t really care about learning, then most likely you’re not going to go very far in life.   

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Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, specking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.  

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation moves fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

-Peter F. Drucker

Reflection: This statement means the best decision you should do in any situation is to choose the right! Not choose what is rarely acceptable, but right. Doing what is acceptable may seem like the easier path to take and sometimes it is but, it will lead you to a bad path in life.  

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Initiative

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Initiative is creatively, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employer’s value can do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own courses through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.”

-Orson Sweet Mardin

Reflection: This statement means in order to succeed at what you’re doing; you have to concentrate on it. For example, if you are taking a really important test the best thing you can do to help yourself is concentrate.  Concentration is most needed in school!! if you lack it, then you will most likely not pass any of your classes. 

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Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”

-Muhammad Ali

Reflection: This statement means with no imagination you can’t go anywhere but reality. With imagination you can picture where you want to be in life and it can possibly come true. Every dream you have starts with imagination and that’s how goals are started.

 

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Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of America experiencing a dramatic gear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

Reflection: This statement means persistence is the most important thing you should have. Having talent or being really smart will not overcome being persistent. As long as you try your best at everything you want to achieve you can accomplish it just as easily.  

Writing Skills 1-10

Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. Then habit of persistence is the habit of victory.”

-Herbert Kaufman

Reflection: This statement means when you fail it gives you another chance to try and succeed as long as you believe in yourself. And as long as you work hard at it and keep trying, it will lead you to victory.

Student Success Website

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

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Getting a college education doesn't mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own—making you attractive to employers. You've already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 Key Qualities

1.   Writing skills

2.   Speaking skills

3.   Teamwork skills

4.   Problem-sloving skills

5.   Imitative

6.   Cool under pressure

7.   Attention to detail

8.   Time management

9.   Honesty

10.                     Love of learning

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

-Confucius

Reflection: This statement means you know what is the right thing to do, but you don’t have the courage to do it.  

Exam Day: Survival Tips Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to shot-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Biondi

Reflection: This statement means by trying you best you can achieve and not fail. Just by trying a little harder and putting more effort into something you want to achieve you can accomplish it in no time. 

Exam day: Survival Part 2

Exam day: Survival

Tips

Test-Taking

Part 2

During the Test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn't clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

Reflection: This statement means just by improving your attitude, your whole performance can change. For example, if your taking a test and it looks hard you just need to believe in yourself that you can pass and chances are you will. On the other hand if you don’t believe in yourself then chances are you are going to fail.   

Exam Day: Survival Tips Part 1

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 1

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Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and preform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.  

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

-Mark Twain

Reflection: This statement basically means always just do the right thing. When you choose to do the right thing you are helping others and more importantly yourself. When you choose the wrong you are hurting others and mostly yourself. 

Online Learning Part 2

Online Learning

Part 2

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

o   Read the Website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

o   If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

o   Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last undated.

o   Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

o   Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions…

Hard work does.”

Reflection: This statement means if you earn a gold medal, it doesn't necessarily make you a champion. Hard work and dedication makes everyone a true champion. By putting all your effort into something is a better reward then a gold medal.  

Online Learning Part 1

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

o   Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

o   Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

o   Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

o   Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.  

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

-Margaret Chase Smith

Reflection:  This statement means the right thing to do is not always fun and easy. However, if you still do the right thing anyway regardless that shows what kind of person you are. 

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 3

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the sites address. What follows the dot?

o   Dot-com is not only for business; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

o   Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

o   Dot-Gov. indicates a government websites at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

o   Dot-mill is used by sites that are part of the military.

o   Dot-edu usually indicates a university website.  While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student’s course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.  

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

-Liane Cordes  

Reflection: This statement means it doesn’t matter how strong or smart you are, if you want to succeed all you need to do is put in effort in whatever you do each day. And by putting in effort you’re showing your true potential.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target? Part 2

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

o   Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

o   What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

o   Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

o   What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes—that could result in biased or incomplete information.

o   Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

o   Where did the author get this information?  

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t get into a hurry.”

-John Wooden

Reflection: This statement means whatever you’re trying to accomplish, it’s good to accomplish it quickly, but not in a hurry. Doing something quickly isn't rushing through it; it's simply just not taking so much time on it. On the other hand, when you're trying to hurry through things, it wont always turn out good.   

It’s Online, but is it on Target? Part 1

It’s Online, but is it on Target?

Part 1

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You've probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way—they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is decent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good mane for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”

-Gilbert Arlend  

Reflection: This statement is a metaphor regarding you succeeding in something. Overall it’s telling you even if you don’t succeed in something, you can’t blame anything, or anyone else for it. You’re the one to blame. 

SQ3R

SQ3R

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Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it. Now repeat the questions, read, and recite steps for each of the chapter. First ask a question for the section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you've created an invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The first law of success… Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

-William Mathews

Reflection: This statement means in order to succeed in whatever you’re doing, you have to concentrate. You need to completely focus and not worry about anything else.  

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SQ3R

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Question

As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

o   Turn the title, heading or subheading into questions.

o   Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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