6.~ I can detect common errors in logic. 7. ---s..-- I construct viewpoints by drawing on information and ideas from many sources. 8.~ As I share my viewpoints with others, I am open to their feedback. (~ Total score (7) Thinking ) 1. --*- I am candid with others abou,t who I am, what I feel, and what I want. 2.~ Other people tell me that I am a good listener. 3. ---S- I can communicate my upset and anger without blaming others. 4.~ I can make friends and create valuable relation- ships in a new setting. 5.ll am open to being with people I don't especially like in order to learn from them. 6.~ I can effectively plan and research a large writing assignment. 7. ~ I create first drafts without criticizing my writing, then edit later for clarity, accuracy, and coherence. 8.~ I know ways to prepare and deliver effective speeches. (X Total score (8) COmmuniCating) 1.~ I build rewarding relationships with people from backgrounds different from my own. 2.ll use critical thinking to overcome stereotypes. 3. ~ I point out examples of discrimination and sexual harassment and, effectively respond to them. 4.21 am constantly learning ways to thrive with diver- sity in school and/or the workplace-attitudes and behaviours that will support my success. 5.~ I can effectively resolve conflict with people from other cultures. 6.~ My writing and speaking are free of sexist expressions. 7. ~ I take diversity into account when assuming a leadership role. NEL 8.~ I respo'nd effectively to changing demographics in ~ my country and community. .; [ ( -Wl Total score (9) Diversity ) ~• 1. LD I am in control of my personal finances. ~~. 2.~ I can access a variety of resources to finance my t education. t~ 3. ~ I am confident that I will have enough money to ~~ complete my education. t if) 4.~ I take on debts carefully and repay them on time. ~~ . , 5.~ I have long-range financial goals and a plan to !~ . LL meet them. 6.~ I make regular deposits to a savings account. 7. ~ I payoff the balance on credit card accounts each month. 8.~ I can have fun without spending money. f. ~ ( -.Jk Total score (10) Money ) i 1.~ I have enough energy to study and still fully enjoy ~. other areas of my life. i' if, 2.~ If the situation calls for it, I have enough reserve ~, energy to put in a long day. r 3. ~ The food I eat supports my long-term health. t 4. _6_. _ The way I eat is independent of my feelings of t self-worth. 5.~ I exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight. 6. ~ My emotional health supports my ability to learn. 7. ~ I notice changes in my physical condition and " . respond effectively. 8.~ I am in control of any alcohol or other drugs I put into my body. f t K (1 Total score (11) Health ) I 1. ~ I see learning as a lifelong process. 2.~ I relate my studies to what I plan to do for the rest . of my life. 3.21 learn by contributing to others. CHAPTER ONE FI RST STEPS 37