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False
True or False
You are feeling really stressed out academically, so you should take a day off from class to wind down. |
False
True or False
Pre-reading textbooks is a waste of time. |
Deductive: start with the big topic first and then provide the details.
Inductive: Start with the details and then provide the big topic.
Explain the difference between deductive and inductive lectures.
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False
True or False
When writing down information from text and lectures, you should state it verbatim. |
"What?" questions
When generating questions for lecture notes and the textbook strategy, what kind/type of questions should you limit?
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Relax, Take Charge, Be flexible, develop interests, seek help, exercise, put problems into perspective, enjoy yourself
What are three strategies for reducing stress?
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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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You probably won't listen to it or write down notes. You can't get the visuals provided in class.
Give two reasons why tape recording a lecture in place of note taking is a bad idea.
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Everyone comes prepared, 2 heads are better than 1, classmates and not necessarily friends, good study environment, clear goals and structure
What are 3 characteristics of good study groups?
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intro classes
The vocabulary strategy works best for which types of courses?
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Prior Academic Record, Social Influences, Family, Finances, Career Direction, Situational Problems
Name and explain 2 of the 6 categories of stress you will experience in college.
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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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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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activities that will help you learn and recall information.
Define rehearsal.
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Pro/Con T, Compare/Contrast, Cause and Effect, Concept Map
Name the four Key Word Diagram forms discussed in class.
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Public Speaking, Math Anxiety, Writing Anxiety, Test Anxiety
What are 2 of the 4 types of academic stress? What can you do to cope with them?
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Read first, then annotate. Write your annotation in your own words.
What are two necessary actions for annotating?
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do the assigned reading, review notes from the previous lecture, have the extra edge (get there early and use that time)
What are 2 of the 3 things you should do when getting ready to take notes?
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It helps to process information at a deeper level so students will have a better chance of remembering information.
Why is rehearsal important?
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You will be able to quickly go back and review what you don't know in your notes/book.
What is one reason for including lecture dates and or/page numbers in the cells of your question charts?
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False. Stress is normal. Too much stress for long periods of time is bad.
True or False
Stress is a bad thing and should be avoided. Explain your answer. |
Highlighting is bad if you are not selective enough or if you only highlight random words. Highlighting is a passive activity.
Is highlighting in your text a good or bad strategy? Explain.
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Any reasonable answer. This is a big reason for even taking notes.
How is self testing important in note taking?
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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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Provides an outline, can be used as a checklist, can help to structure your essay
What are two ways that a key word diagram can help you when studying to take an essay exam?
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