The Importance Of The CSI

806 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Introduction to study habits

The CSI for me, was more accurate than inaccurate. Most of the topics that the CSI emphasized on were topics that I had already known about myself, my desire to finish my college education, my lack of studying, the positive emotional support of my family as well as the fact that I’m not overly concerned with personal issues at this time. One of the major points in which the CSI was very accurate in was the fact that I have a strong desire to finish college. This statement is highly true for me. I will accomplish that goal of mine and I’m not backing out from my commitment. Finishing college and moving on to higher education will be the accomplishment of my lifetime. Getting an education higher than high school is not true for some people. …show more content…

I have always known that my study habit is probably one of the worst kind of study habits there is. I usually never studied in high school and when I did I would usually skim through my notes. This wasn’t a proper way of studying but for me it was enough since I have always hated the idea of studying. I never understood how people could sit and study for long hours. The CSI placed me in the 7th percentile of, which was no surprise to me. This only emphasized my weak study habits. The CSI also informed me that weak study habits are the single greatest cause of academic problems in college. This has become unbelievably true for me due to the fact that I did not do as great on my first two college exams because of my lack of studying. I now know the importance of studying and the fact that I have to be more dedicated to studying to succeed in college. It is definitely not easier than high school and I can’t just wing …show more content…

This for me is very true. Public speaking is not for me but that I know that I will have to force it to be part of me. public speaking is something that almost everyone has to perfect. Public speaking is one of the most vital things to a successful career. Without the ability to communicate well, we won’t get around the world like we wish to. I have to become better at public speaking and the idea of practicing it makes me anxious. The CSI also pointed out that math and science were not my strongest skills. Math and science were subjects that I was never very good at. This also made me realize that just because I have never been good at something it doesn’t meant I never will be. With better studying skills I could definitely become better at it. The CSI encouraged me to take up challenging courses and tasks. That I need to get out of my comfort zone of English and History classes (which I am very good at) and challenge myself with some math and science

Show More
Related

  • Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator

    648 Words  | 2 Pages

    I was sitting in the old rickety chair that looked as if it had been there for five years. The smell of gunpowder hung in the morning air as I leaned over the rifle rest. My finger wrapped around the trigger as my eye focused through the scope of my grandfather’s Springfield ’03. I took a deep breath and let half out. My finger tightened on the trigger as I awaited the recoil and crack of the gunpowder igniting. Finally, when my finger’s pull was enough to move the trigger, the gun went off. Moments like this are why I love shooting guns.

    Read More

  • Forensic Science In The Real CSI

    841 Words  | 2 Pages

    Crime is a common public issue for people living in the inner city, but is not limited to only urban or highly populated cities as it can undoubtedly happen in small community and rural areas as well. In The Real CSI, the documentary exemplified many way in which experts used forensic science as evidence in trial cases to argue and to prove whether a person is innocent or guilty. In this paper, I explained the difference in fingerprinting technology depicted between television shows and in reality, how DNA technology change the way forensics evidence is used in the court proceedings, and how forensic evidence can be misused in the United States adversarial legal system.

    Read More

  • FBI In Criminal Minds

    1511 Words  | 4 Pages

    The legendaries that FBI had experienced are as bizarre and exciting as the movies and TV series, but people only have impression of what they look like on TV instead of what they are really like. The effect of "Criminal Minds" is influential, it makes one believe what they see on TV. Even though they are different in real life, they are still heroes who help people.

    Read More

  • Power Of Habit Essay

    775 Words  | 2 Pages

    One poor habit that I happen to share with most college/ high school students in particular is procrastination. This curse of pushing off my work led me to a lower GPA in high school than I really should have gotten. It wasn't because that I didn’t understand my classes; it was just the lack of time and effort I put into them. Not only did prolonging my work affect my grades, but it also altered my life. In fact, procrastination led me to not reaching my goals such as going straight to a four year college. Sadly, this trapped me into showing no great

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: My Fear Of Public Speaking In High School

    499 Words  | 1 Pages

    One of the biggest fears I have had to overcome in high school is my fear of public speaking. I was always comfortable in the classroom; I loved discussing current events and explaining different biology and history to my friends, but I could not stand in front of them to give a presentation. Whenever I stood in front of my classmate speak, I would begin to shake so much that I could not read any notes I may have brought up with me. I was an absolute wreck and I hated that I could not overcome my phobia; however, my fear of public speaking is incredibly ironic because my sister teaches public speaking on a collegiate level. When I told my sister that I was horrified of standing up and speaking in front of my classmates, she was surprised. My sister told me that I could not let my fear stop me from speaking because I would likely never get over it. In addition, she

    Read More

  • Stephen Lucas's The Fear Of Public Speaking

    1156 Words  | 3 Pages

    Lucas devotes a section of chapter one to talking about the history of public speaking stating that every culture has some word equivalent of the word speaker. Lucas then goes on to tell the similarities and differences between public speaking and conversation. Stephan Lucas then goes on to explains in this chapter that nervousness and stage fright are among the leading causes for the fear of public speaking. But he then assures us that nervousness is normal, and a welcomed part of speech giving. Lucas proves his point by saying, “If you feel nervous about giving a speech, you are in very good company. Some of the greatest public speakers in history have suffered from stage fright, including Abraham Lincoln, Margaret Sanger, and Winston Churchill” (Lucas, 2012 pg. 9). Lucas says that you should not run from your nervousness, but instead try to turn it into a positive nervousness. Lucas then goes on to give six ways to turn the negative nervousness into positive nervousness. They are acquiring speaking experience, preparation, positive thinking, visualization, realizing you’re nervousness isn’t visible and not expecting perfection. Now that Lucas has touched on the history, fears, and possible rewards of public

    Read More

  • What Is Academic Success Essay

    761 Words  | 2 Pages

    Per the assessment results, there are three discrete principles that need to be addressed based on my personal, distinct habits. As I make a transition from high school to college, the weaknesses that need to be improved are interpreted as my note-taking, textbook and time management abilities. Primarily, note-taking is the worst mannerism found in my results. As a student, I always attempt to write down every single word in a presentation, or lecture. My note-taking habits need to be terminated because I am not enhancing my skills or learning any of the information, I am just regurgitating it. In high school, note-taking is not a big deal; however, in college note-taking is the consequent basis of learning. To amplify my skills in the area of note-taking, I need to be an active listener, so I can retain the information better and review it later. I should summarize the notes and analyze them on a daily basis.

    Read More

  • Cosmetology Career Eassy

    1545 Words  | 4 Pages

    I did not have the best experience in school, I always struggled and I wasn’t the smartest.  I knew that there was no other choice because I needed a college degree to get a good job to make good money.  There are very limited things that one can do with a high school diploma.  I contemplated going to beauty school, but my parents thought I had much more potential, and that it would go to waste.  I realized very late that it college is very expensive.  I received scholarships from various private schools which covered only two-thirds of the tuition.  My dad was not permitting me to take loans.  Because of the Excelsior scholarship and because I was rejected by Farmingdale,  I decided that I was going to attend Old Westbury.  I began to search through the list of programs they had to offer.  I went over the list twice to see if I missed anything that could potentially interest me.  Criminology struck my attention.  I wasn't exactly sure what it was, but I suddenly grew curious to find out.  I did my research and I was very fascinated with what I had learned.  So I thought that it would be fun to study crime and criminal behavior because in a way it would

    Read More

  • What I Learned In Public Speaking

    802 Words  | 2 Pages

    Making a successful public presentation or speech to an audience was a very big task for me before I joined the public speaking class. I was always frightened and very nervous. Since then I now understand the process of making a speech or a presentation including coming up with a topic and from this topic develop the main points of the speech, research, organize my points, revise them, edit and make a magnificent presentation to any audience. People in the audience might sometimes agree or disagree with my opinion or points, it was therefore necessary to communicate my information clearly to the audience without making any judgments since every person was entitled to a different opinion and views about things.

    Read More

  • Why Public Speaking is Important

    780 Words  | 2 Pages

    I like communicating with other people, and much of my life consists of me with my friends. Communicating with people is a good way to become social and comfortable around people. Public speaking is my least favorite part of communicating but I feel if I go into business, it will be one of the most important things to learn. If I have to give a big speech, it could be the first time several upper management bosses really hear what I have to say, and if I give a poor speech and look frightened, it could make them think I am incompetent and cannot communicate.

    Read More

  • Public Speech: The Qualities Of A Public Speaking

    821 Words  | 2 Pages

    Public speaking goes beyond giving an oral presentation before a bunch of people who are listening to you. A good public speaker is one who can successfully deliver a speech to the intended audience, drive the message home and even get positive feedback from an audience. Through observing the required styles, one can state that their speech was effective and impactful. A good public speaker seeks to move the audience into action, gives the right facial expressing based on the occasion and makes required pauses to place emphasis on his/her speech. Being an active public speaker requires one to possess various qualities that are essential to the speaker and to the audience at hand. One can be able to judge whether a speaker is

    Read More

  • My Public Speaking Speech

    1062 Words  | 3 Pages

    My public speaking class has already enhanced my knowledge and my ability to give speeches greatly. I know that with time and experience in public speaking, I will become a more skilled and professional public speaker. I will be sharing my first thoughts about my public speaking class, my strengths and weaknesses as a speaker, the speech I am most proud of so far, the speech that was the most difficult so far, and areas I know I need to improve on in order to be a skilled public speaker. Although I have had previous engagements with public speaking in high and middle school, none can be compared to the nervousness I felt about speaking in college level classes.

    Read More

  • Personal and Public Speech Skills

    822 Words  | 2 Pages

    Throughout life we express ourselves through words. The way we present ourselves through speech says a lot about our character. The way one speaks to others can jeopardize the amount of respect and trust others have for them. From the way one pronounces a word to their posture can affect the way an audience interprets what is being said. Personally, I am not confident with my speaking skills at this point. I would like my audience to fully comprehend the concepts or facts that I would present to them. In order to do so I must improve my speaking skills I believe that a problem most people, including myself, have when giving speeches is facing an audience. Just looking out to an audience of a mere ten could get your knees knocking. I know it is important not to let your audience know that you are nervous because this could easily make them doubt what you are about to say. It is impossible to speak at ease without knowing what you are talking about. I guess the only way to ease this overwhelming anxiety when stepping up to the podium would be through thorough preparation.

    Read More

  • The Importance Of Study Skills

    1093 Words  | 3 Pages

    An important question to address when attempting to identify effective study strategies and their relationship with academic performance is, “What are study skills?” The term “study skills” can be defined as proficiency in identifying, organizing, memorizing, and using information in order to succeed academically (Proctor, Prevatt, Adams, Hurst, & Petscher, 2006). Activities identified as study skills include “time management, setting appropriate goals, selecting an appropriate study environment, employing appropriate note-taking strategies, concentrating, selecting main ideas, self-testing, organization, and managing anxiety,” (Proctor et al., 2006). When studying, college students employ a variety of these study strategies that they believe

    Read More

  • Bad Study Habits Essay

    722 Words  | 2 Pages

    Nowadays, most schools of today 's society often provide students with poor study skills, which preventing them to earn desirable development in education. The major concept of studying is education, so if the problem continues to accrue, students will be having no opportunities to develop their knowledge, to get a degree, and as a result receive a high-paying job in the future. Statisticians claim that the number one cause of college dropouts, are the use of bad study habits.

    Read More

More about The Importance Of The CSI

Open Document