Brad RigelEDUCW20011/21/2008

Slides 3-5………………………………….. Choosing your MajorSlides 6-8……………………………………..Time ManagementSlides 9-11………………………………….. Avoiding PlagiarismSlide 12…………………………………………………… Conclusions

Undecided is ok! Very few people have their life mapped out at 17 years of age.

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Make a list, then narrow it down.Think about what you will do with

that major, and what career opportunities will be available to you.

Selecting your major and career can be a tedious process. It can also be trial and error. Use your life experiences to help guide you. Decide what your strengths and weaknesses are. Good Quote- “ Your not in the minority if you don’t know what your major is going to be.”

Beau Le Emilie, Your College Major Match.(2008). Retrieved November 21,

2008, from http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/resources/articles/index/110371.

Don’t be a procrastinator. If you are, figure out why you procrastinate, then get over it and get to work!

Get organized, make an action plan/To Do list

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Prioritize your To/Do listKeep a calendar, set

goals for completion!

Personal time management is essential for success in any aspect of life. Good quote- At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy

Time Management.(1995-2008). Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm.

Direct Quotations of Sources. When writing a paper it is very important to give credit to the source you got the quote from. Follow the information with the source in parenthesis

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When referring to someone else's work in your own words you must identify the original source

APA Citations can be confusing. Especially punctuations, capitalizations, italics, etc. Simply follow a textbook or a source that give examples of APA Citations.

APA Citations Style.(2008). Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/apa.php.

As a high school senior, the transition into college can be a frightening experience. Higher learning is not easy, combine that with meeting new people, possibly being in a new city or state, adjusting to dorm life. The most important thing you can do is take a deep breathe and relax. Hopefully these three articles and their insights can be helpful. College is a journey, take it in bit by bit. Learn from trial and error, over time you will get it. In the words of Fog hat…Slow Ride, TAKE IT EASY!