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Collaboration in Designing a Pedagogical Approach in Information Literacy (Springer Texts in Education)
by Ane Landøy Daniela Popa Angela RepanoviciThis Open Access book combines expertise in information literacy with expertise in education and teaching to share tips and tricks for the development of good information literacy teaching and training in universities and libraries. It draws on research, knowledge and pedagogical practice from academia, to teach students how to sift through information to be able to distinguish the important and correct from the unusable. It discusses basic concepts and models of information literacy, as well as strategies for accessing, locating and retrieving information and methods suitable for the assessment and management of information. The book explains many concepts connected to information literacy and discusses pedagogical issues with a view to supporting the practitioner. Each chapter examines one aspect of information literacy, discusses the pedagogical challenges involved and provides suggestions for best practice.
Collection Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Collection Clerk Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
College 101
by Julie ZeilingerCollege 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year is a comprehensive and authentic guide for girls to everything related to the college process. Unlike other college guides, College 101 is written from the honest, humorous, and relatable first-person perspective of a young woman who recently experienced the process, while also offering the advice of experts and unique experiences of other college-aged women. This guide shows girls what to really expect from the college planning process as well as their first year of college, including pro tips and common pitfalls to avoid. From test-taking tips, to finding the right college for you, to how to make the most of your freshman year, this book answers all young women's questions, including those they didn't even know they had! Presented in a dynamic and varied format, College 101 imparts seriously valuable information and secrets about the process in an extemporaneous and entertaining way.
College 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year
by Julie ZeilingerCollege 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year is a comprehensive and authentic guide for girls to everything college. Unlike other college guides, College 101 is written from the honest, humorous, and relatable first-person perspective of a young woman who recently experienced her freshman year, while also offering the advice of experts and unique experiences of other college-aged women. This dynamic guide shows girls what to really expect from their first year of college, including pro tips and common pitfalls to avoid. From managing academics and navigating frat culture on campus, to avoiding debt and getting enough sleep, this book answers all girls' questions about university life, including those they didn't even know they had! Presented in a dynamic and varied format, College 101 imparts seriously valuable information and secrets about the freshman year that every girl needs to make sure she survives (and actually enjoys) her first college experience.
College Accounting: Chapters 1-12 With Study Guide and Working Papers
by Jeffrey Slater Mike DeschampsCollege Accounting Chapters 1-12 with Study Guide and Working Papers provides readers with a strong foundation in the basics of accounting. New co-author, Mike Deschamps, stresses the importance of helping students develop employable skills by focusing readers’ attention on, and helping them learn, the material they’ll need to be successful in their careers. Organized in a clear, easy-to-follow format, the text contains a plethora of learning tools and practice opportunities to help students immediately put their skills to use. The 14th Edition stays current with modern accounting techniques and resources, including the American Institute of Professional Bookkeeper boxes and new trends in banking technology. With this, students are prepared to start exciting careers in the field of accounting.
College Administrative Assistant: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe College Administrative Assistant Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: operations of the colleges, staff development and supervision; reading comprehension; English usage; interviewing; computations and interpretation of data; office practices; and more.
College Administrative Associate: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe College Administrative Associate Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: Supervising a large office or several small offices engaged in routine clerical functions; Planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinates; Preparing confidential and complex reports; Making periodic employee evaluations; and more.
College Admission 101, 3rd Edition: Expert Advice for the New Challenges in Admissions, Testing, Financial Aid, and More (College Admissions Guides)
by The Princeton Review Robert FranekThis friendly, helpful Q&A book from the editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review presents simple answers to your toughest questions about navigating the college admissions process, figuring out financial aid, and getting into the university of your choice! As The Princeton Review&’s Editor-in- Chief and nationally renowned expert on education, Robert Franek speaks with tens of thousands of anxious students and parents each year, advising them on how to turn their college hopes into reality. College Admission 101 is an accessible, timely collection of the 60+ most-asked questions Rob hears. Uncomplicate your search with straightforward answers to questions like: • How has college admissions changed since 2020? • What changes are coming to the PSAT and SAT? • Should I take the ACT, SAT, or both? • What&’s more important: GPA or test scores? • How do I write a game-changing college essay? • What extracurricular activities do colleges want to see? • How does the financial aid process work?
College Admission 101: Simple Answers to Tough Questions about College Admissions & Financial Aid (College Admissions Guides)
by Princeton Review Robert FranekThis friendly, helpful Q&A book from the editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review presents simple answers to your toughest questions about the college admissions process, figuring out financial aid, and getting into the university of your choice!As The Princeton Review’s chief expert on education, Robert Franek frequently appears on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX to share his insider expertise on the college admissions process. Each year, he travels to high schools across the country, advising thousands of anxious students and parents on how to turn their college hopes into reality. Now, with College Admission 101, the best of Rob’s wisdom has finally been collected in one place! From standardized tests to financial aid, Rob provides straightforward answers to 60+ of the questions he hears most often, including:· Should I take the ACT or SAT?· When should I start my college research?· How many schools should I apply to?· Will applying Early Decision or Early Action give me a leg up?· Which extracurricular activities do colleges want to see?· How does the financial aid process work?· What’s more important: GPA or test scores?
College Admission Essays For Dummies
by Geraldine WoodsThe competition to get into your college of choice has never been fiercer. Unfortunately, much of the application process is out of your hands. But one major aspect of the admission process is under your control-your personal statement. Your application essay provides you with the opportunity to let your true, unique and totally irresistible self shine through. College Admission Essays For Dummies is your total guide to crafting application essays that will make people sit up and take notice. It demystifies the authority figures who'll judge your work, helps you decide what to write, and then arms you with the knowledge and skills you need to write your essay on time and on target. Step by step, it walks you through the entire essay-writing process, offering priceless tips on how to: Choose the best topic, tone, and structure for your essay Capture the crucial stories that reveal who you are Avoid common pitfalls that can sabotage your application Overcome writer's block Know how to respond to unusual and off-the-wall essay questions Write successful short answers to specific application questions College admission guru Geraldine Woods punctures common myths about application essays and tells you what you absolutely must do to write a good one. With the help of many inspiring and instructive killer essays, she shows you how to: Put yourself in the right mental state for writing well Gather ideas, focus on a topic and choose the best structure for your essay Use topic sentences, detail, and strong introductions and conclusions Write a rough draft Show rather than tell your story Make sure your spelling and grammar are pitch perfect Create smooth transitions and avoid repetitions Your college application essay is your chance to show the committee that you're more than just a statistic. Let College Admission Essays For Dummies show you how to write "admit-clinching" college essays.
College Admission Essays For Dummies
by Geraldine Woods Jessica BrennerCollege is supposed to be fun, remember? Take the stress out of the admissions process with expert advice on writing personal essays. College can be an absolute blast. But making it into your dream school is no easy feat. Don’t be intimidated—College Admission Essays For Dummies is here to alleviate your anxieties and help you craft an unforgettable personal essay with the potential to impress any admissions committee. This helpful guide walks you through every step of the writing process, from brainstorming and prep to the final polishes and submission. You’ll learn how to make your essay stand out from the ocean of other applicants and get your personality to pop off the page. In addition to stellar examples of essays that got their writers into their first-choice schools, you’ll get the inside scoop on how to: Use writing to transform you from a statistic into a compelling and attractive candidate Illustrate who you are through vivid storytelling and self-reflection Deal with writer’s block and essay anxiety to get the most out of your time Learn about the most common question types and get your admissions officer’s attention with your short answers With colleges around the country beginning to discount the impact of SAT and ACT scores, the personal essay is more important than ever. College Admission Essays For Dummies is the up-to-date roadmap you need to navigate your way to the perfect college essay.
College Admission Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Colleges Who You Are and What Matters to You
by Ethan SawyerYou can get into the perfect school!You may think that getting an acceptance letter from selective colleges and universities is a mad dash to the top that only the very best students survive, and those who make it are just the lucky ones. Stress levels soar as it feels like the bar is rising higher and everything is out of your control.But that's not true! You can take control, and you can do it in a way that's as effective as it is empowering. From describing your extracurriculars to interviews with admission officers, it comes down to two questions:What matters most to you?How does it manifest in your life?The answers will give direction to every part of the admission process. Ethan Sawyer (the College Essay Guy), along with dozens of top admission experts, will help you stand out by showing colleges and universities how your values and your drive will change you, your alma mater, and the world.Inside you'll find...Advice and insight from a team of counselors, advisors, and deans of admissionInteractive exercises that quickly and easily provide the best content for your applicationAccess to a massive database of online resources, including organizational tools and in-depth guidesGuidance for veterans, students with learning differences, LGBTQ+ students, students interested in women's colleges or HBCUs, and morewww.collegeessayguy.com
College Admissions Cracked: Saving Your Kid (and Yourself) from the Madness
by Jill Margaret ShulmanHow to help your kid navigate the college admissions process -- from scheduling standardized tests to writing essays -- month by month, girlfriend's-guide style.So, your child is a high school junior. You've heard other parents with kids older than yours whisper the word "college" like it was a terminal disease. You've seen their taut, maniacal grins as they try to hold it together. The process of weathering and conquering the college admissions process with a teenager is a daunting affair for many. Advice will pour in through friends, your child's guidance counselor, and your mother's neighbor's cousin.Thankfully, Jill Margaret Shulman, a college admissions coach, application evaluator, college writing instructor, essayist, author, and empathetic parent, is here to be your fiercest ally. She'll guide you through the entire crazy ritual that college admissions has become, month by month, breath by deep, cleansing breath, until you drop your kid off at college where she will ignore your phone calls and texts. Come as you are -- whether chill or roiling with anxiety -- and Shulman, along with a platoon of experts and fellow parents, will help you maintain your strength and sense of self-worth, so easily lost somewhere between your teenager's screaming, "I hate you! You're ruining my life!" and typing your credit card number into the College Board's website for the twentieth time. You've got college admissions cracked, and now, this book has got your back.
College Admissions During COVID: How to Navigate the New Challenges in Admissions, Testing, Financial Aid, and More (College Admissions Guides)
by The Princeton Review Robert FranekThe ONLY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS ADVICE GUIDE SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2021 and 2022! College Admissions During COVID provides the latest info & recommendations for successfully navigating your application process during the global coronavirus pandemic.· If my target school is test-optional, do I still need to take the SAT or ACT?· What should I do if most of my extracurriculars were canceled due to lockdowns?· Should I consider a gap year in the hopes that things will be more settled later?· What should I expect if I have to take a standardized test (like the APs or ACT) from home?· Is it even worth enrolling in college, if classes will all be remote?Students in the entering classes of 2021 and 2022 face a college admissions landscape unlike any before. The massive changes wrought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have upended once-standard admissions advice, with new questions—like those above—arising daily.Fortunately, Rob Franek, editor-in-chief at The Princeton Review and nationally-recognized college admissions expert, is here to help you fill in those gaps with straightforward, balanced information. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DURING COVID (a new edition of our popular College Admissions 101, specifically updated with advice for the current situation) gathers together the 70+ questions that Rob is hearing most frequently from students and parents, and answers them with information garnered from deans, admissions officers, and his own 25+ years of expertise. Some things remain the same (yes, you should write an essay!), but others have changed (you may have to postpone that campus visit). No matter how crazy things seem, Rob and The Princeton Review are here to help guide you through this difficult time and set you up for college admission success!
College Biology (Collins College Outlines)
by Marshall SundbergThe Collins College Outline for College Biology is a comprehensive overview of core topics from cell structure to genetic engineering. Chapters on DNA and basic biological chemistry; animal development and major organ systems; plant structure and function; populations and ecosystems; current and controversial issues; and more will provide students with all of the information needed to master a college-level or AP biology course. Fully revised and updated by Dr. Marshall Sundberg, College Biology includes practical "test yourself" sections with answers and complete explanations at the end of each chapter. Also included are essential vocabulary definitions and sample exercises, as well as detailed images, charts, and diagrams.The Collins College Outlines are a completely revised, in-depth series of study guides for all areas of study, including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Language, History, and Business. Featuring the most up-to-date information, each book is written by a seasoned professor in the field and focuses on a simplified and general overview of the subject for college students and, where appropriate, Advanced Placement students. Each Collins College Outline is fully integrated with the major curriculum for its subject and is a perfect supplement for any standard textbook.
College Chemistry (Collins College Outlines)
by Steven Boone Drew H. WolfeThe Collins College Outline for College Chemistry is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental concepts behind chemical reactions, bonding, equilibria, and thermodynamics, with topics ranging from simple chemical measurements and the basics of atoms and molecules to entropy, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Fully revised and updated by Dr. Steven Boone, College Chemistry includes practical "test yourself" sections with answers and complete explanations at the end of each chapter. Also included are essential vocabulary definitions and sample exercises, as well as detailed images, charts, and diagrams.The Collins College Outlines are a completely revised, in-depth series of study guides for all areas of study, including the Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Language, History, and Business. Featuring the most up-to-date information, each book is written by a seasoned professor in the field and focuses on a simplified and general overview of the subject for college students and, where appropriate, Advanced Placement students. Each Collins College Outline is fully integrated with the major curriculum for its subject and is a perfect supplement for any standard textbook.
College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay
by Ethan SawyerWriting an amazing college admission essay is easier than you think!So you're a high school senior given the task of writing a 650-word personal statement for your college application. Do you tell the story of your life, or a story from your life? Do you choose a single moment? If so, which one? The options seem endless.Lucky for you, they're not. College counselor Ethan Sawyer (aka The College Essay Guy) will show you that there are only four (really, four!) types of college admission essays. And all you have to do to figure out which type is best for you is answer two simple questions:1. Have you experienced significant challenges in your life? 2. Do you know what you want to be or do in the future?With these questions providing the building blocks for your essay, Sawyer guides you through the rest of the process, from choosing a structure to revising your essay, and answers the big questions that have probably been keeping you up at night: How do I brag in a way that doesn't sound like bragging? and How do I make my essay, like, deep?Packed with tips, tricks, exercises, and sample essays from real students who got into their dream schools, College Essay Essentials is the only college essay guide to make this complicated process logical, simple, and (dare we say it?) a little bit fun.
College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition
by Princeton ReviewNo one knows colleges better than The Princeton Review!Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application--the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, you'll find:* More than 100 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and other top schools--along with their stats and where they ultimately got in* Tips and advice on avoiding common grammatical mistakes* Q&A with admissions pros from 20 top colleges, including Connecticut College, Cooper Union, The University of Chicago, and many moreThis 6th edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges:Amherst CollegeBarnard CollegeBrown UniversityBucknell UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyClaremont McKenna CollegeCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHarvard CollegeMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyNorthwestern UniversityPomona CollegePrinceton UniversitySmith CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeWellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityYale UniversityFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition
by Princeton ReviewNo one knows colleges better than The Princeton Review!Not sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application—the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In College Essays That Made a Difference, 6th Edition, you’ll find:• More than 100 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and other top schools—along with their stats and where they ultimately got in• Tips and advice on avoiding common grammatical mistakes• Q&A with admissions pros from 20 top colleges, including Connecticut College, Cooper Union, The University of Chicago, and many moreThis 6th edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges:Amherst CollegeBarnard CollegeBrown UniversityBucknell UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyClaremont McKenna CollegeCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHarvard CollegeMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyNorthwestern UniversityPomona CollegePrinceton UniversitySmith CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeWellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityYale UniversityFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
College Essays that Made a Difference, 5th Edition
by Princeton ReviewNot sure how to tackle the scariest part of your college application--the personal essays? Get a little inspiration from real-life examples of successful essays that scored! In this 5th edition of College Essays that Made a Difference, you'll find:* 114 real essays written by 90 unique college hopefuls applying to Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, MIT, and other top schools--along with each applicant's test scores, GPA, demographic information, and where they ultimately got in* A special section with writing tips and the most common grammatical mistakes that students make on their essays* Insider advice from with admissions pros at Amherst College, Cooper Union, Deep Springs College, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Macalester College, University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Yale University, and moreThis fifth edition includes application essays written by students who enrolled at the following colleges:Amherst CollegeBard CollegeBarnard CollegeBoston CollegeBrown UniversityBryn Mawr CollegeCalifornia Institute of TechnologyClaremont McKenna CollegeCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin W. Olin College ofEngineeringGeorgetown UniversityHarvard CollegeMassachusetts Institute ofTechnologyMiddlebury CollegeNew College of FloridaNew York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityPomona CollegePrinceton UniversityRice UniversitySmith CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeUniversity of California--San DiegoUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaWashington and Lee UniversityWellesley CollegeWesleyan UniversityYale University
College Hacks: 10th Anniversary Edition (Life Hacks Series)
by Keith BradfordThe ultimate student life guide now with an updated and expanded edition that includes tips and tricks to managing the latest technologies, saving money, and maintaining and improving physical and mental health, perfect for any student looking to ace their college experience.College Hacks: Updated and Expanded is the essential guide for every college student. Whether you&’re preparing for an exam, aiming to be the beer pong champ, or trying to remove a stubborn stain before an interview, this book has you covered. This 10th anniversary edition has been fully updated to keep pace with the latest technology and trends. It introduces innovative ways to make college life easier, from leveraging AI to saving time (and money) on campus. It also includes new chapters on health and wellness providing everyday hacks to help you maintain and improve your psychical and mental wellbeing throughout your college career. Packed with hundreds of tips to simplify nearly every situation, College Hacks: Updated and Expanded offers practical advice on everything from tackling lengthy assignments to dealing with a messy dorm room. With these life hacks, you&’ll breeze through each semester, finishing assignments and tasks quicker than ever before.
College Major Quizzes
by John LiptakBy assessing their skills, interest, values, goals, personality, preferences, motives, assumptions, learning styles, and long-term career plans, this book helps readers explore their options, evaluate the merits of each, and choose the college program that fits them and their career goals best.
College Majors Handbook
by Thomas F. Harrington Paul E. Harrington Neeta P. FoggThis terrific handbook offers the most accurate and helpful information available for making decisions on a college major--or what to do with a degree you have.
College Office Assistant A: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe College Office Assistant A Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
College Planning for Gifted Students
by Sandra BergerCollege Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing and Getting into the Right College is a must-have for any gifted or advanced learner planning to attend college. Sandra Berger, a nationally recognized expert on college and career planning for gifted students, provides a hands-on, practical guide to college planning in this updated edition of the best-selling College Planning for Gifted Students book. Berger focuses specifically on helping gifted students discover who they are and how that discovery corresponds to the perfect postsecondary endeavor. The author also provides useful, practical advice for writing college application essays, requesting recommendation letters, visiting colleges, and acing the college entrance interview. Throughout the book, helpful timelines and checklists are provided to give students and their parents, teachers, and counselors assistance in planning for and choosing the right college.