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Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

 John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn't tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

 Details may be small things, but from smalls things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection: This to me means that when one knows what they want they will get to it. Because when one is firm and knowledgeable of what they want for the future trust me you will get there. No matter what obstacles are there you will pass them because you are confident in what you want.

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Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect of their own learning.”-Clauduis

Reflection: This is a simple statement meaning that we are the creators, the dominants of our education. Also that it’s on us what we want to have for the best of our lives. We are the ones who decide what to take and what to leave but that will benefit us.

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Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”-Peter F. Drucker

Reflection: This to me means that all this is about Action of one doing things that are good and will benefit you forever. Not something that will be there some-time and you can’t keep because it could go and leave. Rather than something you could keep all your life than something that will be there only a while.

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Initiative

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Initiative is integrity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and a chart of their own course projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“To be great- - concentrate.”-Orson Swett Marden

Reflection: this is explained simple in order for someone to do something right you have to concentrate of course. Why because the more you forget about your surroundings and ignore other people the better you will do your work. For example: on a test a classmate is calling you to ask you for an answer and make you get off topic and distracts you. You will not do so goes in the essay or test because you may off forgot what you did or read and not do good, when you could have avoided reading the story all over again since the beginning.

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Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem is solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”- Anon

Reflection: This to me means that with education we need to take our time. Also take it seriously because it is not a game but something we have and make good use of the rest of our lives. Because to get far in life we need education because you will be a nobody. For example you are looking for a job but you never graduated H.S. and didn’t go into college, well I think the boss would prefer someone who has their H.S. Diploma than somebody that decided to slack off and drop out of school because they will probably do the same at work. So that’s why take education seriously and don’t slack off because it will help you get far. CTR!

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Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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S.S.S.

Student Success Statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”-Muhammad Ali

Reflection: This to me means that in other words one needs belief. Why because when you do you will go far because you will try to do everything possible to get there and/or stay there. Also you don’t think of what you can do then it won’t come true without the imagination you need. If you don’t try you won’t get anywhere so you have to think of what could happen to you if you do try.

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Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of anxiety disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. ”People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends on a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communication one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States.

Reflection:This to me means as if that persistence is all we need to live our life's. Because persistence means continuance of something that goes on, on & on. And for example the human race continues. This is deep because in reality yes we all need to be persistent at some point, everybody needs this to be honest.

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Writing skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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S.S.S

Student Success statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persists is the habit of victory.”-Herbert Kaufman

Reflection: this means that when one fails it doesn’t mean they don’t have success within themselves. So let’s say I fail a test, but I studied for it  doesn’t mean I completely failed just need to try harder.

Ten ways college prepares you for your career success

Ten ways college prepares you for your career success

Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create on your own making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 key qualities:

1.   Writing skills

2.   Speaking skills

3.   Teamwork skills

4.   Problem solving skills

5.   Initiative

6.   Cool under pressure

7.   Attention to detail

8.   Time management

9.   Honesty

10.       Love of learning

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want for courage.”-Confucius

Reflection:  To me this is a brief explanation of the quote It means that if you are in a situation where you know what the right thing to do is, and you don't do it anyway, then you are cowardly or weak of morale and lack courage. Understand what is the right thing to do, disregarding the consequences of doing what is right.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better; rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teachers can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student Success Statement

 “Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”-Matt Biondi

Reflection: This means basically when you put all your effort, mind, and belief into something you will get it. For example: let’s say in a competition and I lose by 1 point. It doesn't actually mean that I lost and I’m not good at it, just that I know I put all my effort into it that even though I lost in reality I won because I was very close to get there I just needed a little more persistent.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 2

During the test  

Read the directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn't clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement

 “Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”-ANON

Reflection: This to me means that by one having a good attitude, appearance, feeling, etc. That will help on what they are doing to be better than before. Because to try to make something perfect one has to make sure you are feeling this way and everything you will do; has to benefit you.

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Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test – Taking

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

So how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement

 “Always do right.”- Mark Twain

Reflection: well as you can see its simple just do the right. Anyone can choose the right it’s just up to those that want to take another path that probably doesn't look so bright. One really has to think about this because the right will take you very far, very far where everything will be excellent. But there are others that go for the wrong and end up trapped in a dark whole where they can’t escape because everything they have done.

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Online learning

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More Tips

 Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

• ·    Read the website’s home page and the about us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.
• ·       If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and the other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the web.
• ·       Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.
• ·       Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.
• ·         Avoid site that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement

 “Gold medals don’t make champions… the hard work does.” –ANON

Reflection: This to me means that a reward, certificate, medal, etc. doesn't make the winner but the effort the handwork that the person put into it. So many people don’t realize this because they thing that in order to be a winner they have to get some kind of reward out of it but in reality the reward is that you tried every way possible to get what you want, or where you are at. It’s not always about the outcome but what you did to get there!!

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Online learning

Part 1

Read between the lines

• Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:
•  Look for the facts you know or you can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.
•  Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.
•  Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.
•  Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Student Success Statement

 “The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for the right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”-Margaret chase smith

Reflection: This to me is kind of like saying don’t be a follower but be a leader. This is because everything you see that everyone else does, doesn't mean it right. And it only takes one person to make a change and stand up for themselves and say that something is wrong and take another path.

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It’s online, but is It On target?

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Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·      Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·      Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of the argument.

·      Dot-Gov. indicates a government website at the federal, state, or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·      Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·      Dot-edu. Usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student’s course work up on the web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."-Liane Cordes

Reflection: This to me means that when one puts everything they have to try to reach their goal one will make it. Not because of how smart we are, or how stupid, or strong, or weak. The point is as long as we pass all the obstacles we will get there because you put your mind and heart into it.

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It’s online but is it on target?

Part 2

Research with attitude

• Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:
• -        Who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.
• -        What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?
• -        Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?
• -        What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives-like selling products or winning votes- that could result in biased or incomplete information.
• -        Is the information accurate? Is it up to date?
• -        Where did the author get this information?

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It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 1

Using the web wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You’ve probably used the internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in biased way – they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which you is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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