ON COURSE: STRATEGIES FOR CREATING SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND IN LIFE, STUDY SKILLS PLUS, 3rd Edition

Empower yourself with the tools to take charge of your academic and lifelong success in this comprehensive study guide. The book begins with a self-assessment that helps you identify behaviors and beliefs you may wish to change for greater potential in both college and life.

Through engaging short articles and distinctive guided journal entries, author Skip Downing encourages you to explore and develop eight keys to your success: personal responsibility, self-motivation, self-management, interdependence, self-awareness, lifelong learning, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem. As you cultivate these skills, you’ll find yourself making more effective choices and achieving greater academic and personal success.

The “Toolbox for Active Learners” section provides numerous study skills to help you excel in all your college courses. You’ll have the opportunity to practice applying these strategies to solve academic challenges, enhancing your critical and creative problem-solving abilities. The self-assessment before and after this section will show you how much progress you’ve made in becoming an effective learner.

With its focus on comprehensive skill development and practical application, this 3rd edition of ON COURSE is the perfect companion for anyone looking to thrive in their academic journey and beyond.