xiv Brief Contents ◗ ◗ P A R T I The Transition to College 1 Begin with Purpose: Own Your College Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Mindset Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 Engaging Diversity and Why It Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4 The Practice of Engaging Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Part I Toolbox: Tools for Managing Assignments, Workload, and Projects . . . 78 ◗ ◗ P A R T II Collaborating and Communicating 5 Collaborating Effectively. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 6 Collaboration and Teamwork in College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 7 Being a Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 8 Writing in College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Part II Toolbox: Tools for Managing Your Writing Process and Projects. . . . . 196 ◗ ◗ P A R T III Beyond College 9 Investing in Your Well-Being. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 10 Investing in Your Future. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241