Question 1

What are three strategies you can use for creating study notes?

Accepted Answer

Use annotation software capabilities, integrate your text notes into your study notes, and use flash cards.

Question 2

Lectures are typically based on your weekly assignments, therefore you should

Accepted Answer

A) complete your assignments prior to attending class. 
B) write down everything your instructor says. 
C) identify the meta-message. 
D) avoid using the Cornell methoD.If you work on your assignments prior to class, the lecture will be more of a review for you, making you more familiar with the topic. 
A) complete your assignments prior to attending class. 
B) write down everything your instructor says. 
C) identify the meta-message. 
D) avoid using the Cornell methoD.If you work on your assignments prior to class, the lecture will be more of a review for you, making you more familiar with the topic. A

Question 3

When taking notes from a book in the library, you should

Accepted Answer

A) take notes in the margin and highlight key points. 
B) avoid using graphs or charts. 
C) use the same techniques as you would in a class lecture. 
D) write a one-page summary of the material. 
A) take notes in the margin and highlight key points. 
B) avoid using graphs or charts. 
C) use the same techniques as you would in a class lecture. 
D) write a one-page summary of the material. C

Question 4

When taking notes, you should write in phrases, using only key words or terms.
Save full sentences for definitions or quotes that your instructor clearly wants you to know word for word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) treating hearing and listening as if they were the same thing. 
B) ignoring the meaning behind the message that you hear. 
C) listening to what the instructor says and writing down as many words as possible. 
D) listening for key ideas. 
A) treating hearing and listening as if they were the same thing. 
B) ignoring the meaning behind the message that you hear. 
C) listening to what the instructor says and writing down as many words as possible. 
D) listening for key ideas.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a good note-taking tip?

Accepted Answer

A) Use both sides of the paper. 
B) Try to write down everything your instructor says. 
C) Use complete sentences. 
D) Use abbreviations. 
A) Use both sides of the paper. 
B) Try to write down everything your instructor says. 
C) Use complete sentences. 
D) Use abbreviations.

Question 7

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material.
Having a summary of the key points is one of the main benefits of good study notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A stimulating lecture on polymer science has just finished. You stay in the lecture hall for five to 10 minutes and complete the last stage of the P.O.W.E.R. process, rethinking what you have just heard. How does the text suggest you best review and improve your notes so that you ensure that you have understood, and can remember, what you have just heard?

Accepted Answer

Review notes within the same day, active

Question 9

What is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes?

Accepted Answer

A) outlining 
B) concept mapping 
C) reviewing 
D) evaluating 
A) outlining 
B) concept mapping 
C) reviewing 
D) evaluating

Question 10

Using indentation to indicate a relationship among concepts is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) writing the meta-message. 
B) taking notes in an outline form. 
C) the Cornell method of note-taking. 
D) copying the PowerPoint presentation. 
A) writing the meta-message. 
B) taking notes in an outline form. 
C) the Cornell method of note-taking. 
D) copying the PowerPoint presentation.

Question 11

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material, since you won't understand the instructor's responses.
You are not the only one struggling with the instructor's shortcomings. You will be doing everyone in the class a favor by asking questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Using brief explanations, list four other techniques for taking good notes.

Accepted Answer

Other techniques for good note-taking in

Question 13

Describe "active listening," and provide an example of how you can implement it.

Accepted Answer

Active listening is the voluntary act of

Question 14

Linking new information to what you already know, integrating the information, and creating concept maps will help you to remember material better and is all part of which phase of the P.O.W.E.R. plan?

Accepted Answer

A) organizing 
B) evaluating 
C) preparing 
D) rethinking 
A) organizing 
B) evaluating 
C) preparing 
D) rethinking

Question 15

While in class, focus on the projected PowerPoint slides and

Accepted Answer

A) listen to the lecture; don't take notes. 
B) avoid copying formulas. 
C) add definitions and formulas to your notes. 
D) record the lecture. 
A) listen to the lecture; don't take notes. 
B) avoid copying formulas. 
C) add definitions and formulas to your notes. 
D) record the lecture.

Question 16

When you're using a digital textbook, it can be more challenging to take notes. You should

Accepted Answer

A) draw a concept map first. 
B) retype the textbook. 
C) produce notes that are unrelated to your lecture notes. 
D) look for key ideas, definitions, quotations, and formulas. 
A) draw a concept map first. 
B) retype the textbook. 
C) produce notes that are unrelated to your lecture notes. 
D) look for key ideas, definitions, quotations, and formulas.

Question 17

Using abbreviated phrases is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) hearing what the instructor says. 
B) active listening and thinking. 
C) a good note-taking tip. 
D) notating the meta-message. 
A) hearing what the instructor says. 
B) active listening and thinking. 
C) a good note-taking tip. 
D) notating the meta-message.

Question 18

You have signed up for a course that you have to take to complete your major. You leave the first session frustrated by how fast the instructor spoke and how disorganized his lecture was. Describe four strategies you can use to deal with this situation.

Accepted Answer

Answers could include: keeping in mind t

Question 19

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.
Reviewing notes before class refreshes your memory about the class/topic and gets you in the right frame of mind for class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A concept map is

Accepted Answer

A) your instructor's handouts. 
B) the table of contents at the beginning of your textbook. 
C) a graphic of key ideas and themes grouped and connected together. 
D) a list of your assignments. 
A) your instructor's handouts. 
B) the table of contents at the beginning of your textbook. 
C) a graphic of key ideas and themes grouped and connected together. 
D) a list of your assignments.

What are three strategies you can use for creating study notes?

Lectures are typically based on your weekly assignments, therefore you should

When taking notes from a book in the library, you should

When taking notes, you should write in phrases, using only key words or terms. Save full sentences for definitions or quotes that your instructor clearly wants you to know word for word.

Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by

Which of the following is considered a good note-taking tip?

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material. Having a summary of the key points is one of the main benefits of good study notes.

What is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes?

Using indentation to indicate a relationship among concepts is referred to as

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material, since you won't understand the instructor's responses. You are not the only one struggling with the instructor's shortcomings. You will be doing everyone in the class a favor by asking questions.

Using brief explanations, list four other techniques for taking good notes.

Describe "active listening," and provide an example of how you can implement it.

Linking new information to what you already know, integrating the information, and creating concept maps will help you to remember material better and is all part of which phase of the P.O.W.E.R. plan?

While in class, focus on the projected PowerPoint slides and

When you're using a digital textbook, it can be more challenging to take notes. You should

Using abbreviated phrases is an example of

You have signed up for a course that you have to take to complete your major. You leave the first session frustrated by how fast the instructor spoke and how disorganized his lecture was. Describe four strategies you can use to deal with this situation.

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class. Reviewing notes before class refreshes your memory about the class/topic and gets you in the right frame of mind for class.

A concept map is

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Exam 4: Taking Notes

What are three strategies you can use for creating study notes?

Lectures are typically based on your weekly assignments, therefore you should

When taking notes from a book in the library, you should

When taking notes, you should write in phrases, using only key words or terms. Save full sentences for definitions or quotes that your instructor clearly wants you to know word for word.

Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by

Which of the following is considered a good note-taking tip?

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material. Having a summary of the key points is one of the main benefits of good study notes.

What is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes?

Using indentation to indicate a relationship among concepts is referred to as

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material, since you won't understand the instructor's responses. You are not the only one struggling with the instructor's shortcomings. You will be doing everyone in the class a favor by asking questions.

Using brief explanations, list four other techniques for taking good notes.

Describe "active listening," and provide an example of how you can implement it.

Linking new information to what you already know, integrating the information, and creating concept maps will help you to remember material better and is all part of which phase of the P.O.W.E.R. plan?

While in class, focus on the projected PowerPoint slides and

When you're using a digital textbook, it can be more challenging to take notes. You should

Using abbreviated phrases is an example of

You have signed up for a course that you have to take to complete your major. You leave the first session frustrated by how fast the instructor spoke and how disorganized his lecture was. Describe four strategies you can use to deal with this situation.

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class. Reviewing notes before class refreshes your memory about the class/topic and gets you in the right frame of mind for class.

A concept map is

Power Learning: Becoming a Successful Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Discovering Your Learning Styles, Self-Concept, and Values

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Writing and Speaking

Choosing Your Courses and Major

Technology and Information Competency

Making Good Decisions

Diversity and Your Relationships With Others

Money Matters

Stress, Health, and Wellness

Filters