Becoming A Master Student, Ninth Edition (Paperback)

by David Ellis (Author)

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Product Description
The twelfth edition of the bestselling "Becoming a Master Student, International Edition" continues to lead the way in meeting the changing needs of today's first-year students. Through interactive journaling, a motivational writing style, and hands-on activities that students can apply right away, this text helps students succeed in college and in life. The twelfth edition's clean, sophisticated interior design appeals to both traditional students and adult learners. Tools like the "Discovery Wheel", "Discovery and Intention Journal", "Power Process" articles, "Master Student Profiles", and the "Kolb Learning Styles Inventory (LSI)" deepen students' knowledge of themselves and the world around them. In addition to the traditional print format, the twelfth edition offers a new Multimedia version, which brings together all of the tools instructors have come to rely on - such as videos, quizzes, and journal entries - and delivers them in a single, seamless format. You can also look for: a more concise length; a completely revised Diversity Chapter; a new Money Chapter; additional strategies for choosing a major; Mastering Technology boxes, skillfully connecting each chapter's topic with applicable technology; an updated Communication chapter with new coverage on analyzing your audience and overcoming the fear of public speaking; and, expanded coverage of planning for the next semester and for a career in the What's Next chapter. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
David B. Ellis is the author of several books, including North America's best-selling college textbook, Becoming a Master Student, which has been translated into French and Spanish. This book is designed to promote student success inside and outside of the classroom. Ellis is also a nationally known lecturer and workshop leader. Over the past 16 years he has facilitated workshops on topics ranging from becoming a more effective college instructor to creating individual life plans. These workshops have attracted more than 10,000 people. He is the founder and past president of College Survival, Inc. Ellis has taught computer programming at the college level. He also counseled college students and worked as an assistant dean of student services. Ellis has founded a nonprofit foundation (The People's Fund) and is currently involved in facilitating think tanks and workshops designed to invent new human effectiveness strategies and ways to communicate them. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; 9 edition (September 17, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395981492
• ISBN-13: 978-0395981498
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,087,996 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best study skills book for H.S. students I've seen!, July 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student (Paperback)

I have used this text for the past 4 years in grades 9-12 as a primary text for a study skills course for students with moderate learning disabilites and have met much success with it. It is varied, easy-to-read, concree and has tons of suggestions. It also provides a journal component whereby students can document previous patterns/perceptions and present attitudes and integrate suggested study tips within their study habits. We haven't finished all the chapters, but we have covered most of them.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best book on study skills I've seen., April 14, 1998

By	Gary Harr, Ph.D. ([e-mail]) (earthlink) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student (Paperback)

We use this text in our student success courses and our students love it. It is informative and motivating, even fun! I have a Ph.D. and I still learned some things when I read this book. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to increase their chances of college and career success.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to study that no one taught you!, August 18, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Becoming a Master Student (Paperback)

Have you spent endless hours in class and studying at home with less than desireable effects? Maybe you are a terrific student but would like to know some tips for getting the facts to stick a little better? Perhaps you're lacking a few basic easy skills that will help you master your mind.

"Becoming a Master Student" is a great book for students of all skill levels and ages. The pages are filled with brief 'articles' describing techniques that if applied can help with everything from having your study area designed correctly for you to basics in note takeing and preparing for exams. This can be used in an instrutional setting or as a self-paced learning guide at home.

I first encountered this book in a college prep course in high school. Now working in the 'real world' I've found this book has great practical applications to the working world as well.

Buy this book for yourself and everyone you know. Students can use this to build great skills for the future and those already in the workforce can learn some new tricks to old problems. Check it out!