HONESTY

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Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation cheat on exams.

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what is honesty?

·         Honesty is telling the truth

·         Honesty is straightforward conduct.

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

You are being honest when…

·         Do your own homework

·         Tell a friend the truth

·         Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·         Keep your eyes on your own paper

·         Clean up  your room after making a promise

·         Give the casher the extra money she gave you by mistake

·         Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·         Admit you made a mistake

·         Keep a friends secret

·         Turn in a wallet full of money that you found.

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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 work place, whether you maintain a database keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write emails.

          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 the 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 payed 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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Cool under pressure

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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 meting tight deadline 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 true first time and every time. Prepare for that test and you won’t worry about it. In fact it will be the chance to shine to reveals the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your 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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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 values can do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own courses 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 High School College and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Problem solving skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math 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. Problem solving situation occur extensively and frequently; therefore be ready when they 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 are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities to learn grow expand their horizon and make new discoveries, they look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Team work 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 opinion, 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

Individually 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 can’t obtain by working alone.

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Ten ways college prepare you for career success

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Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own- making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but colleges help you fully develop them.

The 10 key qualities

1. Writing Skills

2. Speaking Skills

3. Teamwork Skills

4. Problem – Solving Skills

5. Initiative

6. Cool under pressure

7. Attention to detail

8. Time Management

9. Honesty

10. Love of Learning

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Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.
rephrase difficult questions 
to understand questions better rewrite the min your own words. be careful not to change the meaning. 
organize your thoughts before 

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 proof read and review your answers. 
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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test taking

Part 1

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Essential test taking advice

try out these strategies while you’re still in high school and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies

Bring your pencils erasers pens rulers compasses calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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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 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 the 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 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 freshman can be given space on its serve. Professors sometimes put student course work on the web but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information accuracy. 

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It’s online but is it on Target?

Part 2

Research with attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they are 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 web site 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 his information?

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SQ3R

SQ3R= Survey- Question-Read-Recite-Review

Question

As you survey the text ask a question for each section. As 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 subheading into questions

·       Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or 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 tine actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold or italianized 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 or more powerfully than written text.

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SQ3R

SQ3R: A GREAT READING ASDN STUDYING TEQUNIQUE

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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 strategy works.

Survey:

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

·        Read the title, heading and sub headings.

·        Notice words that are Italianized or bold.

·        Look at charts graphs pictures maps or other visual material.

·        Read captions

·        Read the very beginning of the chapter.

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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 teacher can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner. Asking questions to you, to the teacher or to others is a great leaning method. When you cease to ask questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacity more than 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

Tip 3: Do 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 knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension you’ll also be showing initiative something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

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 you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know take time to look them up. 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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Reading

5 tips for success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.  

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text take notes about important story

elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the author’s writing style

Every author writes with a purpose using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example you may notice repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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5 tips for staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25 page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on the final number. Break the paper down and consider each section individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a social support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and stating to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the project.

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Take Control of homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 3

Take advantage of any free time

If you have s study period or a long bus ride use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flash cards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make easy to handle and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flashcards with a ring. Then the cards are bound like this act like a small book with pages. You can even have separate ringed stacks for each subject. WHATEVER YOU WANT TO REMEMBER PUT IT ON A CARD.

Study with a friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have you may want to talk to your family teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how time you need to allot for homework and to manage your tasks.

Celebrate your achievements

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

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Take control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 2

Keep things in perspective

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get more involved

Keep your mind from wandering by taking notes underlining sections discussing topics with others or relating your homework to something studying in other class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate a good attitude toward home assignments and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize the information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw pictures or charts to digest information others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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Take control of homework

So it doesn’t control you

Part 1

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

·       Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day

·       Build study habits that are essential in college

·       Prepare for your classes

·       Get a sense of progress

Here are some tips to help you deal with homework more efficiently and effectively.

Set the mood

Create a good study area with everything you need (for example a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home try your school or local library.

Know where to Begin

Make a list of everything you need to do and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first so you don’t have to face them at the end.

Study at the same time every day

Even if you have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine you’ll approach it with less dread. Also you’ll become a pro at using time productively

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