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Communicating 231 |
Introduction 231 |
8.1 An Overview of Communication 232 |
8.2 Purpose of Communication 236 |
8.3 Communication and Technology 237 |
8.4 The Context of Communication 245 |
8.5 Barriers to Effective Communication 251 |
Summary 256 |
Career Connection 256 |
Rethinking 257 |
Where do you go from here? 257 |
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Understanding Civility and Cultural Competence 259 |
Introduction 259 |
9.1 What Is Diversity, and Why Is Everybody Talking About It? 260 |
9.2 Categories of Diversity 273 |
9.3 Navigating the Diversity Landscape 279 |
9.4 Inclusivity and Civility: What Role Can I Play? 288 |
Summary 290 |
Career Connection 290 |
Rethinking 290 |
Where do you go from here? 290 |
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Understanding Financial Literacy 293 |
Introduction 293 |
10.1 Personal Financial Planning 295 |
10.2 Savings, Expenses, and Budgeting 300 |
10.3 Banking and Emergency Funds 306 |
10.4 Credit Cards and Other Debt 312 |
10.5 Education Debt: Paying for College 316 |
10.6 Defending against Attack: Securing Your Identity and Accounts 324 |
Summary 332 |
Career Connection 332 |
Rethinking 332 |
Where do you go from here? 332 |
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Engaging in a Healthy Lifestyle 333 |
Introduction 333 |
11.1 Taking Care of Your Physical Health 335 |
11.2 Sleep 342 |
11.3 Taking Care of Your Emotional Health 346 |
11.4 Taking Care of Your Mental Health 350 |
11.5 Maintaining Healthy Relationships 354 |
11.6 Your Safety 360 |
Summary 367 |
Career Connection 367 |
Rethinking 367 |
Where do you go from here? 367 |
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Planning for Your Future 369 |
Introduction 369 |
12.1 Why Worry about a Career While I'm in College? 370 |
12.2 Your Map to Success: The Career Planning Cycle 375 |
12.3 Where Can You Go from Here? 394 |
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Conducting and Presenting Research 397 |
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Recommended Readings 405 |
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Activities and Artifacts From the Book 407 |
Index 415 |
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