Becoming a Master Student

Written by Dave Ellis, Becoming a Master Student, 16th Edition, is a higher-education textbook designed to guide students through essential strategies for academic achievement. The text establishes foundational practices for managing coursework, focusing on time management, goal setting, note-taking strategies, and memory retention techniques.

The thematic coverage expands to support core coursework through practical guidance in critical thinking, effective writing, research strategies, communication, collaboration, and test preparation. Beyond classroom skills, the material addresses broader aspects of student growth, including health and wellness, diversity, cultural competence, career planning, and financial literacy.

Central to its organizing framework, the text incorporates practical self-evaluation tools such as the Discovery Wheel alongside the Discovery and Intention Journal System. These components provide structured practice for first-year college students and lifelong learners establishing effective academic routines.