Question 1

During her presentation, Lauren paused and then repeated what she had just said. Which best explains why she did this?

Accepted Answer

A)  She forgot what she had just said. 
B)  She was using the Golden Rule of public speaking. 
C)  She was probably trying to emphasize an important point. 
D)  The audience was probably not paying attention. 
A)  She forgot what she had just said. 
B)  She was using the Golden Rule of public speaking. 
C)  She was probably trying to emphasize an important point. 
D)  The audience was probably not paying attention.

Question 2

You found a wonderful website on your presentation topic. Your professor wants you to be able to demonstrate that the website contains accurate and appropriate information. How would you do this?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate a website, it is important t

Question 3

In an online testing situation, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  You won't be able to change your answers 
B)  You will be able to change your answers 
C)  Your professor will decide if you can change your answers 
D)  None of these statements are true 
A)  You won't be able to change your answers 
B)  You will be able to change your answers 
C)  Your professor will decide if you can change your answers 
D)  None of these statements are true

Question 4

What is the 5R approach to group work?

Accepted Answer

First, establish rapport and get to know

Question 5

According to the research conducted by Nelson and Knight (2010), it is a good idea to ____________ before taking a test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat a good breakfast 
B)  Exercise 
C)  Think about a successful experience 
D)  Focus on how much the exam counts 
A)  Eat a good breakfast 
B)  Exercise 
C)  Think about a successful experience 
D)  Focus on how much the exam counts

Question 6

Describe three powerful ways to begin a presentation.

Accepted Answer

Effective presentations begin with a str

Question 7

Changing answers in testing is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Never a good idea, it's best to stick with your original answer. 
B)  Usually a good idea, especially if you have a good reason for changing the answer. 
C)  Always recommended. 
D)  Suggested by student success professionals but not supported by research. 
A)  Never a good idea, it's best to stick with your original answer. 
B)  Usually a good idea, especially if you have a good reason for changing the answer. 
C)  Always recommended. 
D)  Suggested by student success professionals but not supported by research.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered an active learning technique that should be used during presentations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brief quizzes 
B)  Questions 
C)  Turn and Talks 
D)  All of these are good strategies 
A)  Brief quizzes 
B)  Questions 
C)  Turn and Talks 
D)  All of these are good strategies

Question 9

When proofreading, it is suggested that you use tools such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spell check 
B)  Grammar check 
C)  Outline view 
D)  All of these are recommended 
A)  Spell check 
B)  Grammar check 
C)  Outline view 
D)  All of these are recommended

Question 10

Let's assume you need to give a presentation on eating healthy. Identify a well-defined topic for this presentation and explain why you believe it is an effective one.

Accepted Answer

My presentation topic would be Healthy E

Question 11

Changing your answer on a test is a good idea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guessing 
B)  Initially misreading the question 
C)  Discovering a clue in a later question 
D)  All of these reasons are supported by research. 
A)  Guessing 
B)  Initially misreading the question 
C)  Discovering a clue in a later question 
D)  All of these reasons are supported by research.

Question 12

Which of the following is not assessed via the CRAAP test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication skills 
B)  Relevance 
C)  Purpose 
D)  Accuracy 
A)  Communication skills 
B)  Relevance 
C)  Purpose 
D)  Accuracy

Question 13

What is the most likely outcome when you change an answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right to wrong response 
B)  Wrong to right response 
C)  Equal chance to go from right to wrong or wrong to right 
D)  There is not enough research on this topic to know 
A)  Right to wrong response 
B)  Wrong to right response 
C)  Equal chance to go from right to wrong or wrong to right 
D)  There is not enough research on this topic to know

Question 14

According to the personalization principle, which of the following would be best to include on a Power Point slide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guessing the answer works! 
B)  Research has found that anticipation of the correct response is associated with increased performance on exams. 
C)  The best strategy for taking a multiple choice test is to anticipate the correct answer before reading the answer options. 
D)  All of these statements are equally effective. 
A)  Guessing the answer works! 
B)  Research has found that anticipation of the correct response is associated with increased performance on exams. 
C)  The best strategy for taking a multiple choice test is to anticipate the correct answer before reading the answer options. 
D)  All of these statements are equally effective.

Question 15

Your classmate asked everyone to engage in a Turn and Talk during his presentation. What was the purpose of this activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  To increase active engagement and learning 
B)  To distract from the lack of knowledge of the presenter 
C)  To emphasize the importance of talking during class 
D)  All of these are good reasons for using the Turn and Talk strategy 
A)  To increase active engagement and learning 
B)  To distract from the lack of knowledge of the presenter 
C)  To emphasize the importance of talking during class 
D)  All of these are good reasons for using the Turn and Talk strategy

Question 16

Your friend Julia is getting ready to take a multiple choice test. What strategies would you recommend to her?

Accepted Answer

As always, being prepared is important.

Question 17

Which statement is most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many quotations almost always add to a paper 
B)  Famous quotes should always be included in a research paper 
C)  Most professors want you to limit the use of quotes 
D)  You should use approximately 1 quote per page 
A)  Many quotations almost always add to a paper 
B)  Famous quotes should always be included in a research paper 
C)  Most professors want you to limit the use of quotes 
D)  You should use approximately 1 quote per page

Question 18

Compare and contrast take home, on-line, and traditional in person tests.

Accepted Answer

There are similarities and differences b

Question 19

Some critical steps in revising a paper include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allowing time to pass before starting the review process. 
B)  Reviewing the expectations of your professor. 
C)  Looking for a strong thesis statement; making sure that you have included supporting details and examples. 
D)  All of these statements are true 
A)  Allowing time to pass before starting the review process. 
B)  Reviewing the expectations of your professor. 
C)  Looking for a strong thesis statement; making sure that you have included supporting details and examples. 
D)  All of these statements are true

Question 20

Which of the following is considered a scholarly source and worthy of inclusion for a college level assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Websites 
B)  Encyclopedias 
C)  Peer reviewed journals 
D)  All of these are scholarly and college level. 
A)  Websites 
B)  Encyclopedias 
C)  Peer reviewed journals 
D)  All of these are scholarly and college level.

During her presentation, Lauren paused and then repeated what she had just said. Which best explains why she did this?

You found a wonderful website on your presentation topic. Your professor wants you to be able to demonstrate that the website contains accurate and appropriate information. How would you do this?

In an online testing situation, which of the following is true?

What is the 5R approach to group work?

According to the research conducted by Nelson and Knight (2010), it is a good idea to ____________ before taking a test.

Describe three powerful ways to begin a presentation.

Changing answers in testing is:

Which of the following is NOT considered an active learning technique that should be used during presentations?

When proofreading, it is suggested that you use tools such as:

Let's assume you need to give a presentation on eating healthy. Identify a well-defined topic for this presentation and explain why you believe it is an effective one.

Changing your answer on a test is a good idea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not assessed via the CRAAP test?

What is the most likely outcome when you change an answer?

According to the personalization principle, which of the following would be best to include on a Power Point slide?

Your classmate asked everyone to engage in a Turn and Talk during his presentation. What was the purpose of this activity?

Your friend Julia is getting ready to take a multiple choice test. What strategies would you recommend to her?

Which statement is most true?

Compare and contrast take home, on-line, and traditional in person tests.

Some critical steps in revising a paper include:

Which of the following is considered a scholarly source and worthy of inclusion for a college level assignment?

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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Exam 4: It’s Show Time: Papers, Presentations, and Tests

During her presentation, Lauren paused and then repeated what she had just said. Which best explains why she did this?

You found a wonderful website on your presentation topic. Your professor wants you to be able to demonstrate that the website contains accurate and appropriate information. How would you do this?

In an online testing situation, which of the following is true?

What is the 5R approach to group work?

According to the research conducted by Nelson and Knight (2010), it is a good idea to ____________ before taking a test.

Describe three powerful ways to begin a presentation.

Changing answers in testing is:

Which of the following is NOT considered an active learning technique that should be used during presentations?

When proofreading, it is suggested that you use tools such as:

Let's assume you need to give a presentation on eating healthy. Identify a well-defined topic for this presentation and explain why you believe it is an effective one.

Changing your answer on a test is a good idea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not assessed via the CRAAP test?

What is the most likely outcome when you change an answer?

According to the personalization principle, which of the following would be best to include on a Power Point slide?

Your classmate asked everyone to engage in a Turn and Talk during his presentation. What was the purpose of this activity?

Your friend Julia is getting ready to take a multiple choice test. What strategies would you recommend to her?

Which statement is most true?

Compare and contrast take home, on-line, and traditional in person tests.

Some critical steps in revising a paper include:

Which of the following is considered a scholarly source and worthy of inclusion for a college level assignment?

College Expectations: Being a Critical Thinking

Skills You Need: Memory, Note Taking, and Studying Techniques

Setting Effective Goals and Making the Most of Your Time

Motivation, Resilience, and Stress Management: Strategies for When College and Life Get Challenging

How Are You Doing? Maximizing Learning via Self-reflection

Making Good Academic, Career, and Financial Decisions

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