8 Study Skills Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 8 4. Describe how others view you as a student. Would they say you are a good student or someone who needs improvement? Discuss your actions that influence their opinion. 5. Summarize what academic integrity means to you. INTERNET ACTIVITY Habits of Highly Successful Students. Students who have a successful educational experience learned early in their school career how to be a successful student. Conduct an Internet search for habits of highly successful students. Evaluate what you discovered and how you can apply the information to your personal life. Academic Integrity. Many schools have a code of academic integrity that students are obligated to follow. Conduct an Internet search for academic integrity definition. Summarize what you learned and discuss why this behavior is important for your future career. If your school has a code of academic integrity, compare it to your Internet findings. SKILLS PRACTICE Visit the G-W Learning companion website at www.g-wlearning.com/careereducation/ to access and complete the following study skills practice activities: Study Skills Activity 1-1 Self-Assessment. Assessing your personal study skills will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses. Open the 1-1 file, and complete the assessment to evaluate your current study skills. Study Skills Activity 1-2 The Decision-Making Process. Applying systematic decision-making is a skill that can help you throughout your life. Identify a decision or problem that you need to solve in the near future. Open the 1-2 file, state your decision or problem, and apply the decision- making process to come to a solution. Study Skills Activity 1-3 First Day of Class Checklist. Being prepared for the semester is an important first step to establishing good study skills. On the first day of class, start with a checklist of what will be required. Open the 1-3 file, and customize it to fit your needs. Use this list for the first day of each class in which you are enrolled.