Student Success Statement

“ Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

                   Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that being honest is best way to walk upon. In other words, having the truth with you the road is always solid, not rough. For example, if you are not honest, then you will feel guilty and your road is always bumpy. However, if you are honest then you will feel great and your road is straight.

 

Attention To Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

          John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

          Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

“ Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”

                        Claudius

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that the one that builds their learning is yourself. In other words, you are responsible for your own education. For example, There is a test the next day and you want t pass it ,so what you should do, instead of cheating, is you study the night before the test or if you knew about a week ago, you could of studied during that time, and you are sure to pass the test because you were responsible for your own learning.

 

Cool Under Pressure

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Very few Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds the true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into you studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.  

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Student Success Statement

“ Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

                             Peter F. Dricker

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is start with doing what's right other than doing what you believe is right. In other words, do what is right other than doing what seems right, but really isn't. For example, if you want to tell your parent(s) about an accident that had occurred you believe that you should tell you parents later, but the right thing to do is tell them now and you won't have to worry about not telling them earlier. 

Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in thigh school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“ To be great—concentrate.”

                        Orson Swett Marden

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that in order to succeed, you need to focus. In other words, focus on your work, so you can be successful. For example, if you want to pass a test, you first need to focus on your studying, and you will pass the test. The same thing is with your homework and classwork, in order to complete them you need to focus on your work and on what your teacher is saying on the assignment.

 

Problem-Solving Skill

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Problem solving goes far beyond your mouth textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problems solving situation occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

“ Education is a marathon—not a sprint.”

                            ANON

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that education is something to be happy about not a race. In other words, education is something you should experience and not rush. For example, when doing homework, take time on it instead of just guessing all the problems.

Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork .skills. in college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your options, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individual you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you cant obtain by working alone.

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Student Success Statement

“ The man who has no imagination has no wings.”

                                Muhammad Ali

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you have no imagination then you don't have wings. In other words, if you have no imagination, then you have no high spirit. For example, if you imagine yourself as a great actor, then you can soar high and possibly become one, but if not then you are going to stay where you are at and go nowhere.

Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in a job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number on one in the minds of the majority of the people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speakers wants to help people overcome that fear.

“ The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorder (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “ People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively. Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making presentations, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-one-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant application, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you writ, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant application, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you writ, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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 Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

                             Confucius

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that knowing what is right, but not do so is lack of courage. In other words, knowing what is right and how it looks like, but are not brave enough to do so. For example, you see someone you know getting picked on and you feel that you should tell a teacher, but you are afraid that the bully is going to find you for telling on him/her, so you end up not telling anyone.    

 

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test Making

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Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main ideas of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher cant read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student Success Statement

“ Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

                                      Matt Biondi

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you don't give up, you can be able to achieve. In other words, you can achieve, even if you are failing, if you are persistent on your goal. For example, if you want to achieve on completing your classwork/homework but it is hard, be persistent, don't give up, then you'll be able to finish it in no time.   

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test Taking

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During The Test

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts.

You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn’t clear, talk to you teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

                                       ANON  

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you want to do better work, then work better on your attitude. In other words, by making your attitude better you can improve on your work habits. For example, if you were in a bad mood during testing day, and you got a bad grade on it because of it, but if you have a good attitude on testing day then you are sure to get a good score on it.  

Student Success Statement

              “Always Do Right.”

                        Mark Twain

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is to always do the right thing. When you do what's right then you will always feel proud and good of yourself, never feel guilty about doing what is right. For example, if you were to borrow something from someone, the right thing to do is ask for permission and to make sure you give it back. 

Online Learning

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More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·       Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·       If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the authors education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

·       Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·       Presentation counts; Look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·       Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

“Gold Medals Don’t Make Champions… Hard Work Does.”

                                       ANON

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that the awards doesn't make champions but working hard does. In other words, hard work makes champions, not the prize. For example, if you got good grades in your report card then you know that all that hard work made you successful. 

Online Learning

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Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·       Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·       Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·       Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·       Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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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 the only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·       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 that are a part of the military.

·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university whether a world renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement

“ Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unblocking our potential.”

                             Liane Cordes

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if you keep on trying, then you will show your potential. In other words, it is your effort that helps you become successful. For example, you have to work on a project and you don't know what to do, but if you keep up on the effort and persistence you will complete the project on time.  

It’s Online, But Is It On Target?

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Research With Attitude

Conduct  your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·       Who wrote 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 designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·       What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives- like selling products or winning votes-that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·       Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·       Where did the author get this information?

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Student Success Statement
"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself."
                                     Gilbert Arland


Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that it's not the object that failed that certain person but the person themself failed the object. In other words, the person got what they got because of their fault. For example, a student didn't complete their homework and got a D- and feels it was the teacher's fault for giving too much homework, when really it's the student fault for getting that grade.

SQ3R

Recite

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

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

“ The first law of success…. Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left.”

                                          William Matthews

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that focus only on what you need to focus on. In other words, if you need to concentrate on something then don't look around and and focus on that one thing that should only look at. For example, if you want to hit a home run in a baseball game, the only thing you should concentrate on is on the ball and how you're going to hit it, then it will happen.

SQ3R

Question

As you survey they text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·      Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

·      Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations- these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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