Overview
The sixth edition helps students focus on practical strategies for CHANGE. Those who can master change with a positive attitude take calculated risks and maintain an open mind will succeed. Filled with inspiring stories and powerful activities, this motivating book teaches success through discovery, goal-setting and determination. Cornerstone utilizes SQ3R and Bloom's Taxonomy throughout, employing the reading and critical thinking strategies necessary for student achievement. Thoroughly updated, it includes a new chapter on Interpersonal Communication, and now extensively covers Information Literacy. Also provides updated and expanded information on money and debt management and a stronger focus on self-engagement. The chapter on Critical Thinking is brand new, empowering students to advance in the classroom and beyond.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert M. Sherfield , Patricia G. Moody
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
Imprint: Pearson
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 27.60cm
Weight: 0.771kg
ISBN: 9780137007578
ISBN 10: 0137007574
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 26 August 2010
Audience:
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Replaced By: 9780321860477
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
BEGIN: The Goal of Cornerstone and Our Commitment to You Features In each chapter: Why Read This Chapter Why Read This Chapter…From My Perspective Scan & Question PART ONE – CHANGING YOUR THOUGHTS CHAPTER 1 CHANGE: Adjusting to the Culture of College, Nurturing Change, and Setting Goals The Times…They Are A-Changin’ The M&M Theory College and You The Culture of College Creating Success Through Positive Change Eliminating Roadblocks to Your Success Building a New You CHAPTER 2 ENGAGE: Developing Your Personal and Academic Passion to Persist in College The Power and Passion of Motivation Achieving Your Potential and Increasing Your Motivation Persisting in College CHAPTER 3 PERSIST: Using the Tools of Self-Management to Stay in College To Be Successful, You Have to Last Knowing the Rules Up Front The College Professor I Can’t Believe You Gave Me an F Classroom Challenges The Golden Rule–or Just a Crock Self-Management, Ethics, and Your Future Making Mature Decisions Cheating! The Dangers of using Someone Else’s Work as Your Own Success Centers and Student Services on Campus Let Me Give You a Piece of Advice Moving On How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average On the Go and Going Online Persisting in College CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATE: Improving Your Personal Communication, Cultivating Relationships, and Managing Conflict The Communication Process The Story of One Wild Boy Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Communication OMG U R OTT Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication The Ties That Bind Learning to Live and Communicate with Others Conflict in Relationships Is Inevitable The Faces of Conflict Standards for Dealing with Difficult People and Managing Conflict CHAPTER 5 THINK: Expanding Your Aptitude for Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Information Literacy Skills Thinking About Thinking The Importance of Critical Thinking An Eight-Point Plan for Critical Thinking Sharpening Your Emotional Intelligence Skills PART TWO – CHANGING YOUR PERFORMANCE CHAPTER 6 PRIORITIZE: Planning Your Time and Reducing Stress Time–You Have All There Is Time Management and Self-Discipline I’ll Do It When I Have a Little Free Time Planning, Doodling, or Begging Absolutely No…Well, Maybe Beginning Your Day with Peace The Dreaded “P” Word Getting the Most Out of This Moment Evaluating How You Spend Your Time Focusing On and Eliminating Distractions and Interruptions Planning and Preparing Stress? I Don’t Have Enough Time for Stress! I Don’t Think I Feel So Well CHAPTER 7 LEARN: Using Your Dominant Intelligence, Preferred Learning Style, and Unique Personality Type to Become an Active Learner We Hope You Learned Your Lesson! Give Your Brain a Workout The Learning Process Understanding Your Strengths Understanding Multiple Intelligences Understanding Multiple Inteligences to Enhance Studying and Learning Understanding Learning Styles Theory Wanted: A Visual Learner with Tactile Skills Understanding Personality Types CHAPTER 8 READ: Building Your Reading and Comprehension Skills Is Reading Fundamental or Just Pure Torture? Discovering Your Reading Style I Feel the Need…The Need for Speed Speed and Comprehension You Don’t Have to Be a Logodaedalian to Enjoy Words It’s Not Just a Doorstop Learning to Read Faster and Smarter Finding the Topic and Main Ideas in Paragraphs and Sections SQ3R to the Rescue It’s Not Over Until It’s Over CHAPTER 9 RECORD: Cultivating Your Listening Skills and Developing a Note Taking System that Works for You The Importance of Listening Listening Defined The Four Listening Systems Listening Can Be So Hard Listening for Key Words, Phrases, and Hints Listening in Difficult Situations Taking Effective Notes Tips for Effective Note Taking You’ll Be Seeing Stars Three Common Note-Taking Systems\ It’s as Simple as A, B, C–1, 2, 3 It’s a Split Decision Going Around in Circles TMI! TMI! (Too Much Information) CHAPTER 10 UNDERSTAND: Empowering Your Memory, Studying Effectively, and Taking Tests with Confidence I Forgot to Remember! This Isn’t Your Daddy’s VCR The Capability of Your Memory Using Mnemonic Devices Hakuna Matata Studying in a Crunch Thinking About Testing Quizzing Your Instructor and Knowing Your Response Type Test-Taking Strategies and Hints for Success PART THREE – CHANGING YOUR LIFE CHAPTER 11 PROSPER: Managing Your Money and Your Debts Wisely The Overwhelming Burden of Crushing Debt Practicing Discipline at the Right Time Pennies from Heaven Student Loans Know the Score B is for Budgeting Living on Borrowed Money The Pitfalls of Payday Loans, Car Title Loans, and Rent-to-Own Contracts Small Costs Add Up! Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Battling the Big `If’s’ CHAPTER 12 INFORM: Improving Your Research, Writing and Speaking Skills The Enormous and Vast Power of Words How to Write a College-Level Research Paper Public Speaking Preparing a Powerful PowerPoint Presentation I’d Rather Die Than Make This Speech Walking Tall CHAPTER 13 RELATE: Celebrating People, Cultures, and Diversity Learning to Think Globally While Making Local Applications Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better! Living and Learning in the Brave New World Seeing the World with Clear Eyes CHAPTER 14 LIVE: Developing Your Plan for Wellness and Personal Responsibility A Holisitic Approach to Wellness The Mind’s Effect on Wellness Silent Problems of the Mind The Soul’s Effect on Wellness The Body’s Effect on Wellness What You Do Today May Impact You for Years to Come Smoking Cessation and How to Do It STDs and Birth Control CHAPTER 15 PLAN: Focusing on Your Professional Career and Living Well Planning for the Future What Am I Going to Do for the Rest of My Life? 10 Baby Steps That Will Become Giant Steps Tomorrow Developing Your Career Self-Study Plan Help Me: I’m Undeclared Workin’ 9 to 5–or Trying To Writing a Powerful and Concise Cover Letter Understand the Do’s and Don’ts of Memorable Resumes General Tips The Big Day Is Here Win, Lose, or Draw, Always Say `Thank You’ in Writing
Reviews
Students will think the text is talking to them personally. It truly is all about them. --Melanie Deffendal, DelgadoCommunity College This is an excellent text that addresses the changing needs of students. Bloom's Taxonomy will challenge students to think about why they decided to attend college and what they want to accomplish. Moreover, the Taxonomy can be applied to other classes. Success is linked to positive change. --Arthur Webb, OklahomaState University
Author Information
Robert M. Sherfield, Ph.D. has been teaching public speaking, theatre, and student success and working with first-year orientation programs for over 25 years. Currently, he is a professor at the College of Southern Nevada, teaching student success, technical writing, public speaking, and drama. An award-winning educator, Robb was named Educator of the Year at the College of Southern Nevada. He twice received the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award from the University of South Carolina Union, and has received numerous other awards and nominations for outstanding classroom instruction and advisement. Robb’s extensive work with student success programs includes experience with the design and implementation of these programs—including one program that was presented at the International Conference on the First-Year Experience in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He has conducted faculty development keynotes and workshops at over 350 institutions of higher education across America. He has spoken in 46 states and several foreign countries. In addition to his co-authorship of Cornerstone: Opening Doors to Career Success 2nd edition (Prentice Hall, 2010), he has authored or co-authored Solving the Professional Development Puzzle: 101 Solutions for Career and Life Planning (Prentice Hall, 2009), Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well (Prentice Hall, 2008), Roadways to Success (Prentice Hall, 2001), the trade book 365 Things I Learned in College (Allyn & Bacon, 1996), Capstone: Succeeding Beyond College (Prentice Hall, 2001), Case Studies for the First Year: An Odyssey into Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Prentice Hall, 2004), The Everything®Self-Esteem Book (Adams Media, 2004), , and Cornerstone: Building on Your Best for Career Success (Prentice Hall, 2006). Robb’s interest in student success began with his own first year in college. Low SAT scores and a dismal high school ranking denied him entrance into college. With the help of a success program, Robb was granted entrance into college, and went on to earn five college degrees, including a doctorate. He has always been interested in the social, academic, and cultural development of students, and sees this book as his way to help students enter the world of work and establishing lasting, rewarding careers. Visit www.robertsherfield.com. Patricia G. Moody, Ph.D. is Dean Emerita of the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management at the University of South Carolina, where she served on the faculty for over 30 years. An award-winning educator, Pat was honored as Distinguished Educator of the Year at her college and as Collegiate Teacher of the Year by the National Business Education Association. She was also a top-five finalist for the Amoco Teaching Award at the University of South Carolina. She received the prestigious John Robert Gregg Award, the highest honor in her field of over 100,000 educators. Pat has co-authored many texts and simulations including: Solving the Professional Development Puzzle: 101 Solutions for Career and Life Planning , Cornerstone: Discovering Your Potential, Learning Actively, and Living Well, 365 Things I Learned in College, Capstone: Succeeding Beyond College, Case Studies for the First Year: An Odyssey into Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Cornerstone: Opening Doors to Career Success . A nationally known motivational speaker, consultant, and author, Pat has spoken in most states, has been invited to speak in several foreign countries, and frequently keynotes national and regional conventions. She has presented her signature, motivational keynote address, “Fly Like an Eagle” to tens thousands of people, from Olympic athletes to corporate executives to high school students. As the Dean of her college, Dr. Moody led international trips to build relationships and establish joint research projects in hospitality. Under her direction, faculty members in her college began a landmark study of Chinese Tourists. Pat now travels the country delivering workshops, keynotes, and presentations on topics such as Managing Change, Working in the New Global Community, The Future of the Future, Student Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence. She also serves as a personal coach for business executives.
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