Cornerstone : Building on Your Best (Paperback, 2000)

Cornerstone: Building on Your Best, Concise Second Edition has what it takes to foster student success. Its basic premise, communicated in a conversational and highly motivational tone, is that students who actively engage in learning while maintaining a positive attitude will be more apt to find personal, academic, and career success. The concept of taking personal responsibility for making the most out of one's educational experience is further underscored by the design of the text, encouraging students to actively participate through written exercises and journaling.New to this edition:New chapter on writing and public speaking New chapter on multiple intelligences and learning stylesCornerstones for success include: Capitalize on change Harness motivation Develop positive self-esteem Establish balance through priority management and organization Set effective note-taking an study habits Know yourself for career developmentSelf assessment activities "An Insider's View - profiling various students "From the World of Work" - profiling professionals "Blueprints for Lifelong Learning" - questions promoting critical thinkingIn additional to a comprehensive resource package, Cornerstone Concise Second Edition is supported by two Websites.www.prenall.com/Montgomery is an online study guide, complete with fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice, and essay questions referenced back to the text.www.prenhall.com/success is a website showcasing a wide variety of faculty and student resources.Montgomery, Rhonda J. is the author of 'Cornerstone : Building on Your Best (Paperback, 2000)' with ISBN 9780130892546 and ISBN 0130892548.