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Danton O'Day. How to Succeed At University--Canadian Edition
Preface
Chapter 1. Getting Ready to Succeed. Why I Wrote this Book
The Ten Rules for University Success
Understand Yourself
It’s Your Future
Evaluating Your Goals and Alternatives
The Big Hurdle
Living in Residence
What Do Grades Really Mean?
Is It Worth the Trouble?
Financing Your Education
Dropping Out Due to Financial Challenges
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 2. The Complexity of the University. Colleges and Universities
Selecting a University
What to Expect
Courses and Calendars
Confusion: Courses and Curricula
Grades and Admissions
A Word about Grade Points
Lectures
Labs and Tutorials
Online Courses
The Registrar’s Office
The Library: Your Resource Centre
Student Liaison Office
Others in Your Academic World
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 3. Your Instructors and You. Professors
Teaching Assistants
Instructor and Course Evaluations
Know Your Teachers
A Word about Research
Volunteering and Summer Work
Email: Communication and Job Hunting
Contacting a Professor for Job, Research or Volunteer Experience
Reason for Rejection 1: Bulk emails
Reason for Rejection 2: It’s not about you
Reason for Rejection 3: You don’t have the background experience
Reason for Rejection 4: The information you provide is inadequate
Reason for Rejection 5: State your interests
Reason for Rejection 6: You haven’t made it clear what kind of job you want to do
Use Your Teachers
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 4. Lectures, Notes and Reading. Student Learning Styles
Are You a Concrete or Abstract Learner?
Skipping Lectures
1. Copy two sets of notes
2. Rewrite the notes
3. Clear up any problems
But Lectures Aren’t All
Tutorial Sessions
Listening in Lecture
Taking Lecture Notes: Three Approaches
Method One. Write Everything Down!
Method Two. Don’t Write Anything Down!
Method Three. A Happy Medium
Developing Excellent Class Notes
1. Listen for lead-in phrases
2. Make succinct notes
3. Leave room for changes
4. During class, ask questions
5. Write down key terms and spell words right the first time
6. After class, edit your notes
7. If reading has been assigned, do it!
8. When necessary, get help
Recording Lectures
Lecture Confusion: What to Do When You Don’t Understand
1. Translate the Lecture Material
2. Work with Other Students
3. Talk with Your Teaching Assistant
4. Talk with Your Instructor
Reading Effectively
Reading Critically
Photocopiers and Highlighters: Do’s and Don’ts
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 5. Studying Effectively. Develop a Knowledge Warehouse
Learning to Study: Doing It Right
Studying at Home or Residence
Get Into a Study Routine
The Buddy System
Leave the Best till Last
A List Helps
How Long Should You Study?
Studying: Pleasure versus Pain
Quality Beats Quantity
Know When to Stop
Chapter 5 Summary
Chapter 6. Learning and Self-Testing. Studying for Tests and Exams
Get it Right the First Time
Levels of Learning
Memory Meltdown: How Can You Remember Everything?
Multi-Sensory Learning: Don’t Just Sit There
Learning Textbook Material
Self-Testing Made Easy
Flash Cards: Quick, Easy and Effective
Mnemonics: Hard to Say, Easy to Use
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 7. Student Time Management. Why You Need Time Management
Planning helps you get the most out of your education
Planning a study schedule allows you to prepare for tests
Planning makes your life easier
The skills you develop will be useful in all aspects of your life
Time Management versus Crisis Management
Planning and time management broaden your choices; crisis management limits them
You won’t have to do a “rush job” on assignments
Being organized provides other benefits
The benefits build on each other
Being organized puts you in control
You won’t be caught off guard
The To-Do List
The Weekly Schedule
The Long-Term Plan
Keeping on Top of New Commitments and Dealing with the Unexpected
Chapter 7 Summary
Chapter 8. Preparing for and Writing Exams. Our Goal: Writing Excellent Tests
Avoiding Exam Anxiety
Old Exams and Recycled Questions
In the Exam Room
What Not to Do
The Mistakes Most Students Make
Chapter 8 Summary
Chapter 9. Examination Methods and Question Types. Exams: What to Expect
Matching
True-False
Fill in the Blank
Multiple Choice
Short Answer
Paragraph or Essay
Completing or Drawing Diagrams
Compare and Contrast
Problem Solving
Correction
Take-Home and Open-Book Exams
Oral Examinations
Objective versus Essay Questions
How to Tackle Each Question Type
Tips for Problem-Solving Questions
Tips for Take-Home and Open-Book Exams
Chapter 9 Summary
Chapter 10. Generating Good Marks. Learning from Your Mistakes
Grade Expectations
Grades: The Reality of Life
Report Writing: When Exams are Secondary
Essays, Book Reports and Lab Reports
Taking Easy Courses
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Chapter 10 Summary
Chapter 11. How to Write Reports and Essays. Essay Writing Basics. Essays, Essays, Essays
Writing Skills Can Be Improved
Essay Writing: A Perspective
Essay Writing: The Steps
Every Essay Has a Specific Format
How to Format Your Essay
Presentation
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Submitting Your Essay
Provide All Documentation
Cite Quotations Correctly
Do Your Footnotes Properly
Do a Proper Bibliography
The Book Report. Writing a Book Report: The Steps
Bibliographic Information Comes First
Outline the Subject of the Book
Describe How the Book Is Organized
Who Is the Author?
Assess the Timeliness of the Material
What Is the Theme of the Book?
Draw Some Conclusions
Writing Laboratory Reports. Why We Write Lab Reports
The Kinds of Lab Reports
Contents of a Lab Report
Do a Proper Cover Page
The Introduction Sets the Stage
Materials and Methods
Results
Discussion: Discuss Your Results Critically
Draw Some Conclusions
List the References You Used
Chapter 11 Summary
Chapter 12. Problems and Time Wasters. Problems
Concerns, Complaints or Grievances
Complaining Effectively and Protecting Yourself
The University Ombudsman
Unfair Evaluations
Concerns about Grading
Failing a Course
Academic Suicide
Changing Universities
Time Is of the Essence
Chapter 12 Summary
Endnotes. Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
About the Authors
