Ch. 9 and Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 and Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 and 14 | Chapter 15 and 16 | Ch. 15 and Ch. 17 |
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Definitions, examples, predicted test questions, people, places, dates, events, numbered lists or characteristics, relationships between concepts, graphs, charts, diagrams
What are two types of information that should be annotated?
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False
True or False
When writing down information from text and lectures, you should state it verbatim. |
Listen to what your professor is saying. Think about it. Then write in your own words.
What is the "listen, think, write" rule?
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True
True or False:
Objective exams can include higher-level thinking questions, even if they are multiple choice. |
True
True or False:
PORPE is a mnemonic. |
Read Chapter Title, Read the headings and subheadings, read the bold faced or italicized terms, read the introduction, read the summary, read the end-of-chapter material
What are 2 ways (out of 6) to preview reading assignments?
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Concept Map: visually organized--> see relationships between topics
Q&A: specific questions and answers
What is the difference between concept maps and the question/answer strategy?
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False
True or False:
It is most important to annotate names and dates in science textbooks. |
Don't surf the internet as soon as you get online. Do home work first and use 'surfing' as a reward. You can try setting a timer.
How can you reduce distractions when online learning?
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Asynchronous online courses
What is the most common type of online learning course?
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Read first, then annotate. Write your annotations in your own words.
What are two necessary actions for annotating?
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sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science
Give 2 examples of social science courses.
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Formulas and diagrams. You are usually working problems much like a math course.
What does a math based science course primarily focus on?
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Start early, get organized, distribute your time, break up the work, stay healthy, self-test, study with a classmate, look at old exams
What are 3 general test preparation strategies?
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Open-Book
Open-Note Problem Solving
What are 2 of the three specialty exams discussed in class?
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organized, distinguish main topics from details, include examples, indicate lecture patterns, allow for self-testing, stand the test of time, use abbreviations
What are 3 of the 7 characteristics of good notes?
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It allows for asking higher level questions.
Why is the Question and Answer Strategy useful in social science courses?
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Medieval Monk Syndrome--write everything word for word
Nothin Here Syndrome--does annotate enough Rest of the Story Syndrome--identifies key ideas but doesn't explain
Name two of the annotation pitfalls. Explain.
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How will I work through the test? What will I do when I come across an item of which I'm not sure? How will I choose an answer when I can't make an educated guess? How will I approach T/F questions? What will I do if I'm running out of time?
What are 2 of the 5 questions you should ask yourself BEFORE entering the room for a test?
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No contact with professor/other students, students must be self-motivated/good time managers, technology problems occur, nobody is available to respond quickly to questions
What are 2 drawbacks to online learning?
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Discussion Column Notes
Which type of note-taking is this?
Divide the paper into three equal columns. In the first Column, write the topic of discussion. In the second column, take notes on what your professor says. In the last column, take noes on what your classmates say. |
Activate prior knowledge, read chapter introduction, read chapter conclusion, read the captions to the visual aids
What are two ways to 'gear up' for reading social science textbooks?
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CARDS enables you to build the vocabulary and understand and remember what the terms mean.
Why is the CARDS strategy especially useful in science courses?
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Flexible, fosters independent learning, allows learner to set their own pace, provides greater access to college courses
What are two benefits to online learning?
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people tend to read more slowly online, less accuracy, lots of information, comprehension can suffer
What are two important pieces of information when talking about reading on a computer?
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