Becoming A Master Student

A brief version of the best-selling BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT, the fourteenth edition of BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: CONCISE continues to lead the way in meeting the changing needs of today's first-year students. With over 150 less pages than the full edition and 2 fewer chapters, BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: CONCISE contains the key features and tools of the bigger version, such as interactive journaling, a motivational writing style, the Discovery Wheel, Discovery and Intention Journal Entries, Power Process articles, Master Student Profiles, and the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (LSI), that have helped traditional students and adult learners alike to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and practice academic and life skills. In this latest edition, students will discover that study skills are really life skills with the renewed emphasis on the master student qualities throughout the book. Students will be challenged to apply the master student qualities to new Practicing Critical Thinking exercises and planning for a career by building an effective resume and learning interviewing strategies they can practice while in college. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

"This user-friendly and accessible resource is designed to support students ̉academic success. Becoming a Master Student functions as both a textbook and a workbook. Students read articles and complete short exercises that help them: develop the characteristics of successful students, learn to identify those habits and behaviours that could prevent them from becoming master students, and become empowered to make the changes needed to succeed. This edition contains new critical thinking exercises that apply the knowledge and skills gained from using this resource."--

Ellis' BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT, 17th Edition, helps you make the career connection. As you begin your college experience, this proven resource can be your step-by-step guide to setting new goals, embracing a new culture and learning the best tools to successfully bridge the gap between college and career. Tools like Career Connection, Practicing Critical Thinking and the Discovery and Intention Journal System will give you a deeper knowledge of yourself and your power to be successful in college and beyond. The 17th edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest facts and examples, emphasizes health and wellness throughout and incorporates the APA's bias-free and inclusive language recommendations. New chapters on Career and Relationships guide first-year students through strategies to gain career readiness and flourish personally and academically. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

The Essential Guide to Becoming a Master Student, First Canadian Edition, takes a student-centred approach to self-discovery, understanding learning styles, thinking critically, and achieving success in academic, personal, and career goals. Tools like the Discovery Wheel and the Kolb Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and features such as ?Mentor Advice? and ?Achieving Mastery? guide students through self-assessment and discovery, creating a foundation from which to build solid strategies for academic growth. This text invites students to put new ideas into action immediately, helping them discover their abilities and reach their full potential in the classroom and beyond.

Make powerful connections between what you're learning now and the skills you'll need for your future with Ellis' BECOMING A MASTER STUDENT: MAKING THE CAREER CONNECTION, 17th edition. Helping you successfully bridge the gap between college and career, tools like Career Connection, Practicing Critical Thinking and the Discovery and Intention Journal System give you a deeper knowledge of yourself and your power to be successful today and long term. Take advantage of MindTap activities like "How transferable are your skills?" activities, journal entries and "What would you do?" scenarios to gain self-knowledge and go from memorization to mastery in your course. With Cengage Infuse, complete Concept Checks and Chapter Quizzes to solidify your knowledge.

Is graduate school right for you? Should you get a master's or a Ph.D.? How can you choose the best possible school? This classic guide helps students answer these vital questions and much more. It will also help graduate students finish in less time, for less money, and with less trouble. Based on interviews with career counselors, graduate students, and professors, Getting What You Came For is packed with real-life experiences. It has all the advice a student will need not only to survive but to thrive in graduate school, including: instructions on applying to school and for financial aid; how to excel on qualifying exams; how to manage academic politics—including hostile professors; and how to write and defend a top-notch thesis. Most important, it shows you how to land a job when you graduate.