PREFACE vil PaRT1 Reading, Writing, and Learning for College Success 4 Succeeding in College 2 Writing Quick Start 2 FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS 3 READING: The New Marshmallow Test: Students Cant Resist Multitasking, “Annie Murphy Paul 3 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS 7 ‘Manage Your Time Effectively 8 Organize a Writing and Study Area 9 Study More Efficiently 9 ‘Leacn to Manage Suess 10 CLASSROOM SKILLS 12 Polish Your Academic Image 12 Demonstrate Academie Integrity 13 Communicate Effectively with Your Instructors 44 ‘Use Electronic Tools Effectively 44 Listen Carefully and Critically 45 Asleand Answer Questions Appropriately 16 ‘Synthesize Your Ideas and Experiences with What You Are Learning 47 Collaborate with Classmates 17 ‘Take Good Notes in Class 18 ‘Manage Online Courses Responsibly 20 2 ~~ Writing in College 21 Writing Quick Start 24 ACADEMIC WRITING: WHAT TO EXPECT 22 Expect Your Writing to Become Less Personal 22 Expect to Write in Different Forms, or Genres 22 Expect to Use the Language ofthe Discipline 23 ‘Expect to Use Standard American English 23 xpect to Read, Wice, and Think Critically 23