CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (HISTORICAL MILESTONES) Grambling State University Code of Student Conduct Handbook Alma Mater School Colors School Motto Fight Song Mascot The Black National Anthem

CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU What’s In It for You? Being Prepared Know What the Class Is About Ready to Work The Importance of Class Attendance Get There Early When You Miss a Class Classroom Etiquette Tips for Being Courteous in the Classroom Class Participation Tips for Participating in the Classroom Classroom Expectations: Yours and Your Instructor's Your Expectations Your Instructor's Expectations The Connection Between Class and Work Expectations

CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU Adapting to the Classroom: Your Learning Style and Instructors' Teaching Modes Learning Styles Tips for Making the Most of Your Preferred Learning Style Your Instructor's Teaching Mode Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Instructor's Teaching Mode Compensating for Learning Disorders and Difficulties Learning Assistance Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Tips for Managing Attention Deficit Disorder Active Learning Beyond the Classroom Tips for Learning Outside the Classroom Making a Comeback When You Need To

CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT What’s In It for You? Thinking About Success Your own visions of success Goals and Motivation in College Remember the Small Goals Make Time for Fun Boosting Your Self-Esteem to Boost College Success Creating Positive Self-Talk to Achieve Goals Developing Positive Self-Talk for Motivation Recognize Past Successes and Your Capabilities Creating a Successful Self-image Concentrate on What You Do Well Build on Your Strengths Accept Your Weaknesses Take Credit for What You've Learned Picture Yourself Succeeding

CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT Finding Support and Inspiration Finding a Support System Friends and Family As Support Finding Role Models Developing Self-Discipline Staying on Track Making It Happen Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making Six Strategies for Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU What's In It for You The Rewards of Time Management Uncovering Your Time Wasters Where Does the Time Go? Managing Your Time What's Important to You? Do the Important Tasks First Is It Necessary? Scheduling Tips for Scheduling Study Time Creating the Best Schedule for You Weekly Schedule Daily Planning: The To Do List Scheduling Long-Term Assignments Long-Range Scheduling

CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU Weekly Assignment Schedule Sticking to Your Schedule Avoiding Procrastination Tips for Beating Procrastination Tips for Saving Time

CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS What's In It for You Learning How to Learn Improving Your Concentration Eliminating External Distractions Tips for Creating a Good Study Environment Eliminating Internal Distractions Tips for Eliminating Internal Distractions Improving Your Memory We're Born to Learn Six Memory Techniques Getting More Out of Your Reading How to Use SQ3R, a Study-Reading Method How to Use PRQRT, Another Study-Reading Method When to Use SQ3R or PRQRT Reading and Studying Math

CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS Tips for Math Success Tips for Conquering Math Test Anxiety Adopting Strategies to Put Muscle into Your Math Reading Reading in Science and Technical Books Reading Graphics Tips for Reading Graphs, Tables, or Illustrations Challenging Your Own Study Traps

CHAPTER 6: LISTENING ACTIVELY AND TAKING GOOD NOTES What's In It for You Listening Actively Tips for Active Listening in the Classroom Taking Notes Notetaking Formats

CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS What's In It for You Preparing for Tests Getting Started Prepare Study Materials Rehearse Your Performance How to Predict Test Questions Making It a Group Effort Cramming—Your Last Resort Tips for Last Resort Cramming Down the Home Stretch Taking Objective Tests True-False Questions Multiple Choice Questions Tips for Answering Multiple Choice Questions Matching Questions Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS Essay Tests Answering the Questions Tips for Answering Essay Questions Short Answer Questions Just When You Think It's Safe to Leave Preparing for Final Exams Getting Feedback Overcoming Test Anxiety Be Prepared Positive Self-Talk Visualization Relaxation Tips for Combating Test Anxiety