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The secret syllabus : a guide to the unwritten rules of college success / Jay Phelan and Terry Burnham.

By: Phelan, Jay [author].
Contributor(s): Burnham, Terry [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Skills for scholars.Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: xii, 272 pages : 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780691224428 (paperback); 0691224420 (paperback); 9780691224404 (hardback); 0691224404 (hardback).Subject(s): College student orientation -- United States | Academic achievement -- United States | Study skills -- United States | Self-developmentDDC classification: 378.1980973
Contents:
The big picture : every culture has rules and norms, some are written, but many are not -- Not having a career plan on day 1 usually is better than having one -- Planning your schedule this term, this year, and through graduation -- Planning semester and life goals -- Planning daily and weekly goals -- In choosing your courses seek great teachers -- Office hours : how to get the most from your instructors when you control the agenda -- Classroom behavior : how to master content and make a positive impression on your instructor -- Nurturing your relationships with instructors : the path to recommendations, a mentor, jobs, and more -- How to study (the lessons you need but never got) -- Exams : how to perform when it counts most -- Papers and other writing assignments : say it better -- How to study a language -- Resilience : everyone falls ; only some get back up -- Exam postmortem : how to learn from the experience -- Getting into the graduate school of your choice : the process (and the secret) -- What makes you an appealing job candidate? It's not what your think -- The big picture, revisited : if you remember just one lesson five years from now, it's this ..
Summary: "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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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in college

The 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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The big picture : every culture has rules and norms, some are written, but many are not -- Not having a career plan on day 1 usually is better than having one -- Planning your schedule this term, this year, and through graduation -- Planning semester and life goals -- Planning daily and weekly goals -- In choosing your courses seek great teachers -- Office hours : how to get the most from your instructors when you control the agenda -- Classroom behavior : how to master content and make a positive impression on your instructor -- Nurturing your relationships with instructors : the path to recommendations, a mentor, jobs, and more -- How to study (the lessons you need but never got) -- Exams : how to perform when it counts most -- Papers and other writing assignments : say it better -- How to study a language -- Resilience : everyone falls ; only some get back up -- Exam postmortem : how to learn from the experience -- Getting into the graduate school of your choice : the process (and the secret) -- What makes you an appealing job candidate? It's not what your think -- The big picture, revisited : if you remember just one lesson five years from now, it's this ..

"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.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface (p. vii)
  • 1 The Big Picture: Every Culture Has Rules and Norms. Some Are Written, But Many Are Not (p. 1)
  • Setting Goals: It's Not the Plan, But the Planning
  • 2 Not Having a Career Plan on Day 1 Usually Is Better than Having One (p. 11)
  • 3 Planning Your Schedule This Term, This Year, and Through Graduation (p. 25)
  • 4 Planning Semester and Life Goals (p. 41)
  • 5 Planning Daily and Weekly Goals (p. 55)
  • Achieving Goals: How to Interact Effectively and Get Stuff That You Need
  • 6 In Choosing Your Courses Seek Great Teachers (p. 71)
  • 7 Office Hours: How to Get the Most from Your Instructors When You Control the Agenda (p. 82)
  • 8 Classroom Behavior: How to Master Content and Make a Positive Impression on Your Instructor (p. 94)
  • 9 Nurturing Your Relationships with Instructors: The Path to Recommendations, a Mentor, Jobs, and More (p. 103)
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Learning and Performing
  • 10 How to Study (The Lessons You Need but Never Got) (p. 137)
  • 11 Exams: How to Perform When It Counts Most (p. 157)
  • 12 Papers and Other Writing Assignments: Say It Better (p. 170)
  • 13 How to Study a Language (p. 183)
  • Overcoming Barriers to Success
  • 14 Resilience: Everyone Falls; Only Some Get Back Up (p. 195)
  • 15 Exam Postmortem: How to Learn from the Experience (p. 212)
  • Career Planning
  • 16 Getting into the Graduate School of Your Choice: The Process (and the Secret) (p. 221)
  • 17 What Makes You an Appealing Job Candidate? It's Not What You Think (p. 234)
  • Conclusion
  • 18 The Big Picture, Revisited: If You Remember Just One Lesson Five Years from Now, It's This ... (p. 247)
  • Acknowledgments (p. 253)
  • Appendix (p. 255)
  • Index (p. 269)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Jay Phelan received his PhD in biology from Harvard University and is on the life sciences faculty at UCLA. He is the author of What Is Life? A Guide to Biology and (with Terry Burnham) the international bestseller Mean Genes.
Terry Burnham received his PhD in business economics from Harvard and is a finance professor at Chapman University. His books include Mean Markets and Lizard Brains. Twitter | @Terence Burnham