Student Success Statement

“The truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

                                     Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection; this statement is true because if you tell a lie you will have a guilty conscious and you will not be safe yet when you tell the truth you will always be safe. For example if you lie about not knowing who killed your neighbor you will be guilty and not feel safe because you know justice will get back at you yet if you know and tell the police you will be proud and will be able to sleep at night knowing you did what was right.

Attention to Details

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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 led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, we 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 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; this statement means that neither your parents nor friends can learn for you, you must learn on your own. If you mess up learning it is your fault because it was your responsibility.

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 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 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 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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Student Success Statement

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

                                                        Peter F. Drucker

Reflection; this statement is true it is telling you that you must first do what is right which means that comes first rather than just following your friends who think acting disrespectful is funny. Maybe when you choose what is right you will be alone but it is better to be alone doing what is right rather than having friends but doing what is wrong.

Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, intensiveness, 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 professional 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 high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.”

                                           Orison Swett Marden

Reflection; this statement is true because you could not do quality work if you do not concentrate. You could not do something rushed and do it good. For example you will not have quality homework if you do it 10 minutes before getting to class.

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 situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, are 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, are those who look at problems as 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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                                                Field Trip

Today we went to The Science Center. Well, when we got there we entered the IMAX and watched a video about astronauts. It was about astronauts. Then after we entered the Science center the first place we went to was the gift store. Then we went to Mc Donald’s because we knew it was going to get over crowded. After we ate and chilled for a little then we went to feel the earthquake thing. After Vanessa said she wanted to go see the wall of ice so we went to go see it. After we just walked around everywhere but we kind of got lost. After we realized it was 1:00 and we were told to meet at 12:55 at the front of the science Center but we were lost so we got to the bus at 1:10 and everyone was already in there then we just came back and now here I am.

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

                                                                                ANON

Reflection; this statement means that you must not rush your education you must take it slow and do it right.

Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks up into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important work place 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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Student Success Statement

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

                                             Muhammad Ali

Reflection; this statement means that if you have no imagination it is like if you will not go anywhere. I think of it as being successful because you need an imagination because your imagination gives you dreams which later turn into goals.

Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it is an important part of your education. Employers look for speaking skill in 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.

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According to the Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in minds of the majority of 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 speaker wants to help people overcome the 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 Disorders (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 a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement

  “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of human race.”

                                            Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

Reflection; his quote means that nothing will ever be better than persistence like talent and genius.

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 applications, 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 write, every new post you write I your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Students Success Statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.”

                                                       Herbert Kaufman

Reflection; this statement means that you will succeed when courage takes over ambition. It also means that you will have victory when you show persistence.

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

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Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means the building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create your own—making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps 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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Students Success Statement

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

                                                 Confucius

Reflection; This is true because let’s say you do not see what is right then you are not considered a coward because you were not aware of it but on the other hand if you know and you see what is right but you turn the other cheek that just means you lack of courage because you do not have the courage to do what you think is right and not what everyone else is doing.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

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

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand 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 can’t 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

  “Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

                                                                          ANON

Reflection; this is very true for example if you want to improve in basketball you must first change your attitude. For example what if you have bad sportsmanship so that doesn’t let you concentrate on the court. You must also be happier about stuff.

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 time you get to college, you’ll be 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 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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Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions… hard work does.”

                                                           Anon

Reflection; this statement is very true because you can have a lot of metals but none of them really actually matter if you did not work hard. Let’s say for example although you do not have any gold metals but you work hard you are actually more recognized.

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and 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

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Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

                                                                  Margaret Chase Smith

Reflection: This is true when all your friends are doing something in may not be right put you just stand up or what you believe in which is doing what is right and if you do stand up for doing what is right that is when you show the type of person you are.

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, many dot-orgb 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 statistic, 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 a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on 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 unlocking our potential.”

                               Liane Cordes

Reflection: This is true because you can be as intelligent as Albert Einstein but it will not help you in anything if you do not put your effort into showing it neither if your strong. If you are not intelligent but you show the effort in school for example your teacher might let you pass because she knows you show effort and that is the key to unlocking potential.

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’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 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

“Be quick, but don’t get into a hurry.”

                                                    John Wooden

Reflection; Do what you have to do quick but put your effort into it and don’t rush just to finish.

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 1

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, 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. Looking up information is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have facts, but are full of errors. Others present information is biased way—they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable source? Also, it is critical that you post online only what is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be benefit to the world.

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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; this is true. For example if you have a fail in a class don’t blame it on the teacher, or anyone else. You must improve yourself.

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 questions 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; This quote is true because in order for you to be successful you must concentrate and not to look nor to the right or left so you will not get distracted or anything.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Question

As you survey the 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 a 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 time, actively looking for an 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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