An expanded academic focus. The ninth edition includes added coverage of writing, speaking, the library, research, and information literacy, providing students with tools and strategies for building the critical academic skill set needed to succeed in college.
A new chapter devoted to Emotional Intelligence. Recognizing that the ability to identify behavior and understand and get along with people is central to success in school, work, and life, this new chapter discusses what emotional intelligence is, why everyone should understand it, and why it matters in college. Written by Catherine Anderson of Gallaudet University, prominent scholar and certified master trainer in Emotional Intelligence assessment, this chapter discusses such EI skills as stress management, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
A new chapter on money management outlines important strategies that students can employ both in college and in their lives after college, from how to create a budget and cut costs to how to obtain and keep financial aid.
A completely revised critical thinking chapter. In an effort to make this complex but crucial topic easier to teach and learn, we've shifted the emphasis to a more accessible, student-centered exploration of the meanings, value, and practical application of critical thinking both inside and outside the classroom.
New end-of-chapter exercises help students assess what they've learned. Short answer questions ask students to reflect on chapter material and its relevance to their academic and personal lives both now and in the future. A one-minute paper prompt is a quick and easy assessment tool that will help alert you when students don't understand what was said or discussed in class. Fully revised Building Your Portfolio exercises help students assemble a collection of their own work.
More real models that let students see principles in action. Because many students learn best by example, full-sized replicas -- more than in any competing book -- show realistic examples of annotating a textbook, multiple styles of note taking, and other strategies for academic success.
A striking and thoughtful new design. In the Concise ninth edition of Your College Experience you'll notice reference material is easier to find, critical thinking exercises and activities are highlighted, and photographs and artifacts of student life have been included to grab students' attention.