The secret syllabus : a guide to the unwritten rules of college success
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Author
Contributors
Burnham, Terry, author.
Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2022.
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Status
Community College of Aurora - CentreTech - BOOKS
LB 2343.32 .P54 2022
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LB 2343.32 .P54 2022
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Published
Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2022.
Format
Book
Street Date
2205
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in collegeThe Secret Syllabus equips students with the tools they need to succeed, illuminating the secret rules and important lessons not included in the official curriculum. Left to figure out on their own how the academic world works, students frequently stumble, underperform, and miss opportunities. Without a Plan A, too many miss out on the full, rich experience available to them in college.Jay Phelan and Terry Burnham share the essential lessons they have learned over the course of their careers from struggling, unfocused students as well as award-winning college instructors and researchers. The Secret Syllabus draws on Phelan and Burnham's experiences with thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. Weaving engaging storytelling with practical, actionable advice, they illustrate both productive and counterproductive approaches to achieving academic excellence, and highlight the importance of setting and attaining goals, nurturing strong professional relationships, developing resiliency, and more.Don't resort to Plan B when your college career is at stake! This fresh, funny, and boldly innovative book reveals the secrets to crafting a rich and rewarding college experience and a promising future"--,Provided by publisher.
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"The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in collegeThe Secret Syllabus equips students with the tools they need to succeed, revealing the unwritten rules and cultural norms and expectations not included in the official curriculum. Left to figure out on their own how the academic world works, students frequently stumble, underperform, and miss opportunities. Without mastery of the secret syllabus, too many miss out on the full, rich experience available to them in college.Jay Phelan and Terry Burnham share the essential lessons they have learned from struggling, unfocused students as well as award-winning college instructors and researchers. The Secret Syllabus draws on Phelan and Burnham's experiences with thousands of undergraduate and graduate students. Weaving engaging storytelling with practical, actionable advice, they illustrate both productive and counterproductive approaches to achieving academic excellence, and highlight the importance of setting and attaining goals, nurturing strong relationships, developing resiliency, and more.This fresh, funny, and boldly innovative book enables students to develop the consistently winning and effective behaviors that will equip them to thrive on campus and beyond"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Phelan, J., & Burnham, T. (2022). The secret syllabus: a guide to the unwritten rules of college success . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Phelan, Jay and Terry, Burnham. 2022. The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Phelan, Jay and Terry, Burnham. The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success Princeton University Press, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Phelan, Jay,, and Terry Burnham. The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success Princeton University Press, 2022.
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