New Beginnings: A Reference Guide for Adult Learners: Pearson New International Edition - Couverture souple

Simon, Linda

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1292026995 ISBN 13 : 9781292026992

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2013

Synopsis

For first-year/entry-level Learning Skills, Learning Strategies, and Study Skills courses.

New Beginnings helps adults develop a range of skills to succeed in college from how to manage time and stress to how to develop strong writing and study skills ability. Specifically addressing adults by building on skills they already use in their everyday work and lives, this friendly, accessible, and supportive guide shows readers what to expect and how to create success in college. Real students relate their success strategies and college experiences as an added encouragement. The 4th edition offers an expanded section on internet research and writing with a word processor. Eight chapters include information on test-taking, note-taking, classroom protocol, resources for help, strategies for reading and thinking critically; plus a basic grammar and math review.

TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students ‘Start strong, Finish stronger’ by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development . Go to http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

 

Whether choosing to attend school to pursue a new career or to seek advancement in a current career, students will find New Beginnings an invaluable resource to help guide their journey.  Providing much needed relevance to the adult college experience, this book focuses on adjusting to student-life, juggling responsibilities, maximizing resources, brushing up on basic grammar and math skills, and more.
 
As it builds on skills adults already use in their work and life, they hone many skills including...

• Making successful oral presentations
• Managing collaborative work projects
• Conducting research on the Internet
• Financing their adult education

 “I like this book. It is easy to read, covers relevant material and guides the student in a supportive manner.”

Bethany Marcus, Ph.D.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center

 "This is the book that provides opportunity for students to reflect upon themselves in terms of returning to an academic environment as a non-traditional student given the tools necessary for academic success.”

Deborah A. Herzog

Lewis & Clark Community College

 

Visit the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find an array of resources

 

Start strong. Finish stronger.

 

www.MyStudentSuccessLab.com

 

Présentation de l'éditeur

For first-year/entry-level Learning Skills, Learning Strategies, and Study Skills courses.

 

New Beginnings helps adults develop a range of skills to succeed in college from how to manage time and stress to how to develop strong writing and study skills ability.  Specifically addressing adults by building on skills they already use in their everyday work and lives, this friendly, accessible, and supportive guide shows readers what to expect and how to create success in college. Real students relate their success strategies and college experiences as an added encouragement. The 4th edition offers an expanded section on internet research and writing with a word processor. Eight chapters include information on test-taking, note-taking, classroom protocol, resources for help, strategies for reading and thinking critically; plus a basic grammar and math review.

 

TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students ‘Start strong, Finish stronger’ by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. Go to http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.  

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1292026995
• ISBN 13: 9781292026992
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 164
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie