New Beginnings: A Reference Guide for Adult Learners - Softcover

Simon, Linda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137152302 ISBN 13: 9780137152308

Publisher: Pearson, 2009

Synopsis

Adults who enter college have unique challenges and concerns. New Beginnings is entirely devoted to helping adults develop skills to succeed in college from how to manage time and stress to how to develop strong writing and study skills. Specifically addressing adults by building on skills they already use in their everyday work and lives, this friendly, accessible, and supportive guide shows readers what to expect and how to create success in college. The 4^th edition offers an expanded section on internet research and writing with a word processor. Eight chapters include information on test-taking, note-taking, classroom protocol, resources for help, strategies for reading and thinking critically; plus a basic grammar and math review.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Simon is Professor of English at Skidmore College. She has taught adult learners in Harvard University’s Extension School. Her latest book is The Critical Reception of Henry James: Creating a Master; she also has written biographies of Alice B. Toklas, Thornton Wilder, and William James.

From the Back Cover

 

Whether choosing to attend school to pursue a new career or to seek advancement in a current career, students will find New Beginnings an invaluable resource to help guide their journey.  Providing much needed relevance to the adult college experience, this book focuses on adjusting to student-life, juggling responsibilities, maximizing resources, brushing up on basic grammar and math skills, and more.
 
As it builds on skills adults already use in their work and life, they hone many skills including...

• Making successful oral presentations
• Managing collaborative work projects
• Conducting research on the Internet
• Financing their adult education

 “I like this book. It is easy to read, covers relevant material and guides the student in a supportive manner.”

Bethany Marcus, Ph.D.
Southeastern Virginia Training Center

 "This is the book that provides opportunity for students to reflect upon themselves in terms of returning to an academic environment as a non-traditional student given the tools necessary for academic success.”

Deborah A. Herzog

Lewis & Clark Community College

 

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Start strong. Finish stronger.

 

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Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0137152302
• ISBN 13: 9780137152308
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 184