Road to Success

• College-level course• requires thorough study • thoughtful analysis and discussion • good work ethic/study habits as well

as execution of assignments to receive a passing grade. • Intellectual curiosity• Desire to know• Open-minded

• Self-discipline

• Yes, some memorization of terms or artworks • Must utilize critical thinking skills above all else• Practical application of concepts

The skills you develop in this course (analytic, critical, creative) transfer to the study of any other subject.

Expect at least 6 hours per week outside of class time for studying and completing assignments.* Best to set aside a regularly scheduled time.

You should also utilize the campus services available to students when needed to help you succeed, such as the library, the Writing Center, the Student Resource Center, and the Advising and Counseling services.

Textbook

Study Guide/Test Review

Notebook

Set up a study area at home where you won’t have distractions or go to a routine place, such as the library.

Study Guide/Test Review• located on class site• for each part of course

Notebook• outline

chapters• take notes in

and out of class• pose questions

to yourself/ class

Utilize textbook resources

Have everything you need to study.

Start/Join a Study Group• Helps prepare before class• Clarify concepts

before/after classes• Utilize each other’s

different learning strengths• Help each other turn study

weaknesses into strengths

Studying doesn’t need to be a solitary activity.

When you can explain the concepts to another, you reinforce your own knowledge.

USE ONLINE CONTENTStudents who use the online content on a regular basis typically have better than average grades.

Online Content• Free• On eCampus• Required to know topics/materials in them• Primary source for Part 2 of course

Use notebook with online material

• Optional activities• Help reinforce topics• Ungraded interactive games• Videos

Online Content

Online Content• Extra credit quizzes (in My Assignments)

• assess knowledge of each concept• familiarity with types of questions like on tests• All due dates listed in class schedule

• Review by clicking on your grade for that quiz• Only available for review if taken

In-Class Success• Be proactive, not reactive.

• Come prepared with day’s topic studied & ready to discuss • Stay ahead, not fall behind.

• Attend class and be on time! Tardiness and absence hurt chances for success. Most students who make above average grades miss no more than 2 one-hour classes (but still keep up with material while absent).

• Be active, not passive• Just showing up isn’t enough• Pay attention• Take notes during class• Ask questions!• Participate!!!