Honesty: 9 of 10

Honesty
9 of 10

Honesty is always the unsurpassed policy. Employers need to be assured that they can trust you with any task from credit cards to trade secrets. How can you improve your honest aspect? You can validate your integrity every day that you complete your homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is Honesty?

·        Honesty is auditing only the truth.

·        Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·        Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·        Complete your homework.

·        Convey to a friend the truth.

·        Explain the factual reason why you did not complete your homework.

·        Clean your bedroom when you promise your parents that you would.

·        Offer the cashier the money that he/ she gave you by mistake.

·        Inscribe a report using only your linguistic and grammatical skill and not plagiarizing another source.

·        Admit your mistakes.

·        Do not inform anyone on a secret that your friend entrusted to you.

·        Return a wallet full of money that you encountered.

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Time Management: 8 of 10

Time Management
8 of 10

Master the moments that require your time and you may become a professional when handling many demands on your time – classes, homework and activities --- with the aid of a family member. College/ University allow you the opportunity to sharpen your time management skills by allowing you to solitarily handle those situations.  That is benefitting since most careers require multitasking. You might need to satisfy a client while attempting to attract new ones, respond to e-mails while working on an important presentation, or order the next day’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

          Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on your present objective. Do not allow your mind to wander and disengage your concentration. You cannot travel back in time and recapture this moment that is why you need to be diligent when focused on an objective. Master the present and you will master the future. Work intelligently by mastering prioritizing a current objective.

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Examination of Detail: 7 of 10

Examination of Detail
7 of 10

When you review your calculations for a mathematically integrated problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re cautiously examining details. This skill is quite useful in any work environment, whether you maintain a database; keep a log of the hours you devote with clients or write e-mails.

          John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led 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 diligently examined detail when his players would lace and tie their shoe strings. If they did not lace them adequately, he would instruct them on the proper procedure.

          Details may even seem miniscule, but from miniscule things come forth amazing wonders; therefore, carefully examine details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Tranquil Under Pressure: 6 of 10

Tranquil Under Pressure
6 of 10

Very few students enjoy taking an exam. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Attempt to think of the pressure of testing as you practice for the career environment’s chaotic situations. You could someday encounter constricting deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel, handling dangerous chemicals, etc.

The most adequate manner to curtail under pressure and to eliminate this burden is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” is an adequate motto that provides motivation. Prepare for that exam, and you will not have to concern yourself about your score. In fact, it will increase your chances for success, to reveal the amount of effort that you have exerted in order to prepare for the exam. You will be rewarded for the effort that you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared for a situation it will not be as intimidating when it occurs. Preparation helps you achieve tranquility when under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore prepare and your calmness when under pressure is sure to abound.

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Initiative: 5 of 10

Initiative
5 of 10

Initiative can be compared to creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, and imagination. Every time you respond to a question asked in class, every time you select your own research project, every time you create an interpretation of a piece of literature, you yield initiative. And future employers value responsive professionals who create new ideas and chart their own course through projects, in other words employers who are self-reliant. Self-reliant individuals are self-igniters who do not procrastinate when issued a task. They are well aware of what needs to be completed and prioritize the task. They are responsive and do not need to be reminded about their assignment. Succeeding in high school, a university, and in the career environment requires initiative.

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Problem Solving Skills: 4 of 10

Problem Solving Skills
4 of 10

Problem Solving consists of much more than solving mathematical problems. Every assignment grants you with an opportunity to carefully analyze all possible solutions and select the most reasonable solution. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a malfunctioning program in a computer or managing financial problems. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore you must be prepared if a situation arises.

When problems or challenges occur, some individuals negatively view the situation/ as a crisis. These are the individuals that complicate their lives and engulf themselves with negativism. Those really successful individuals on the other hand are very cheerful and optimistic and view problematic situations as opportunities in where they enhance their understanding of how things function and discover something new. They interpret many situations in a positive manner and live joyful lives.

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Teamwork Skills: 3 of 10

Teamwork Skills
3 of 10

Every time your class disperses into groups to attempt a challenge, you are improving your collaboration skills. In college/ university, you’ll continue to be offered opportunities to practice vocalizing your opinions, listening to and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you graduate a college/ university, you can be an expert in this important occupational environment skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you collaborate with others for a common cause, a similar objective, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with whom you work. All members of your team are edified together, a type of edification you cannot obtain when working solitarily.

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Speaking Skills: 2 of 10

Speaking Skills
2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant aspect of your education. Employers observe job applicants and attempt to evaluate if they express adequate vocal/ communication skills. You may have to present a presentation of some sort to clients or represent your organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice adequate eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public presentations/ speaking ranks as number one in the minds of the majority of individuals. Far above the fear of death and disease, emanates the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public orator desires to help individuals overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear 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 in Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped out of class because of it.”

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

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Writing Skills: 1 of 10

Writing Skills
1 of 10

Communication is one of the most essential skills that employers evaluate most often. Communication in a working environment indicates that you will have to transcribe your sentences onto paper. Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the profit that they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers inscribe technical specifications, and nearly everyone inscribes e-mails to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even acquire an opportunity to be interviewed for an occupation, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by considering writing as an adversary and displaying the most effort on every research paper, every lab report you inscribe, every new post you inscribe in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a great career.

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Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success
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A college education is not fully achieved through the simple memorization of facts and figures. To achieve a college education you must construct skills that are essential for a working environment. Think and create on your own – allows employers to view you as a possible candidate. You have already begun learning these skills in high school, but college/ university allows you to fully develop them.

The Ten Key Qualities

1.     Writing Skills

2.     Vocal Skills

3.     Cooperation Skills

4.     Problem-Solving Skills

5.     Initiative

6.     Manageable under pressure

7.     Attention to detail

8.     Time Management

9.     Honesty

10.                        Love for Learning

Exam Day: Survival: Test- Taking: Part 3

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test – Taking
Part 3

Identify key words.

This allows you to focus on the main idea presented by a challenging question.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To comprehend questions that are difficult much more effectively, rephrase them into a format that you find comfortable. Be careful not to completely alter the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you answer.

Allow yourself time to organize your responses to short- answer and essay questions. This will reduce the time needed to revise your responses.

Write neatly.

Be sure that all of your answers can be read by whoever is grading your test (transcribe them neatly.)

Use all the time you’re alloted.

If you finish early do not consider yourself completely finished. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips: 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 contain more than one correct answer.

Answer the questions that are of least concern first.

Doing this provides a way for you to begin to remember important aspects of the material that you are currently evaluating. You may also encounter information that can aid you in answering other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for incorrect answers, attempt to answer every question, you may be able to receive partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask Questions.

If you cannot properly comprehend something, ask your teacher for assistance. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips: test-Taking: Part 1

Exam Day: Survival Tips
Test-Taking
Part 1

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Essential Test- Taking Advice

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

Before the Test

Eat well.

Studies show that you require good nutrition to be able to concentrate and perform adequately.

Bring essential supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens. Rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else is of necessity on a test day.

Review the whole test before you begin.

Review the type of questions there will be in each section. Determine how much time to allow yourself for completing a section.

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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 site’s address. What follows the dot?

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

·        Dot-org usually indicates a non-for-profit organization. Most dot-org websites present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all opinions regarding the subject.

·        Dot-gov indicates a government website 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.

·        Dot-mil is used by sites associated with the military.

·        Dot-edu usually indicates a website associated with an educational institution. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can access the server. Professors sometimes post student assignments on the website, but that does not mean that they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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It Is Online, but Is It On Target?

It Is Online, but Is It On Target?
Part 2

Research with a Skeptical Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that proves them to be trustworthy, ask yourself these questions:

·        Who published the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

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

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

·        What is the websites purpose? Identify motives --- such as selling products or winning votes for an election --- that could result in biased or incomplete/ misleading information.

·        Is the information accurate? Has it been updated?

·        What are the author’s sources for reference?

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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 Internet Wisely

Thanks to the Internet, 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. Locating information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find websites that are credible.

Many websites claim to contain trustworthy information, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased manner --- they only provide information through ones perception. How can you decide whether a source is reliable or not? Also, it is critical that you only post decent and appropriate information online, never any pornographic, vulgar, indecent, offensive, untruthful, or obscene. Post information that will provide others with a likable perception of you and your organization, which will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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SQ3R: Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

SQ3R
SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question from that section. Then transcribe your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support your answer.

Now repeat the question. Read and recite steps for each section of the chapter. First select a question that you would like to infer upon on the next section. Then read the section and formulate an answer. Finally recite the answer in your own understanding and transcribe it. The written questions and answers will help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by examining the most exploited idea in each section. Recite, or transcribe, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your notes every week to aid in the memorization of the material. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

SQ3R
SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique
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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

Survey

Question

Read

Recite

Review

It is a proven technique to sharpen your study skills.

In College, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First get an idea of what the chapter covers by reviewing highlights:

·        Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·        Notice words that italicized or bold.

·        Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps, and other visual material.

·        Read captions.

·        Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Reading 5 Tips for Success: Tip 5

Reading
5 Tips for Success
Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions develop and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else.

The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book … and a pen.

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Reading 5 Tips for Success: Tips 3-4

Reading
5 Tips for Success Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledge sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be demonstrating initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides. Going the extra mile in your research elevates your achievement 10-fold.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes it is difficult. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know, take the time to research and find the definition. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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