Question 1

How can you identify an instructor's goals for a course? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Write down everything the instructor says. 
B) Read the syllabus. 
C) Pay particular attention in the first class session. 
D) Sit in the center at the front of the class. 
E) Ask questions to clarify anything you don't understand.
F)Answers b,c,& e are correct 
A) Write down everything the instructor says. 
B) Read the syllabus. 
C) Pay particular attention in the first class session. 
D) Sit in the center at the front of the class. 
E) Ask questions to clarify anything you don't understand.
F)Answers b,c,& e are correct F

Question 2

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 the ___________ phase of the P.O.W.E.R.plan.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The key to good notetaking is copying down in complete sentences every word the instructor says.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following are organizational steps recommended for notetaking? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Choose the appropriate writing utensil. 
B) Choose a style of notebook that makes notetaking easy. 
C) Never bring your laptop to class. 
D) Consider taking your textbook to class. 
E) Never download the lecture materials from the course website.
F)Answers a,b,& d are correct 
A) Choose the appropriate writing utensil. 
B) Choose a style of notebook that makes notetaking easy. 
C) Never bring your laptop to class. 
D) Consider taking your textbook to class. 
E) Never download the lecture materials from the course website.
F)Answers a,b,& d are correct

Question 6

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 th

Question 7

Once you have taken notes,you should not alter them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The underlying main idea of a lecture,or the meaning behind the overt message you hear,is referred to in the text as the

Accepted Answer

A) outline. 
B) meta-message. 
C) key concept. 
D) significant topic. 
A) outline. 
B) meta-message. 
C) key concept. 
D) significant topic.

Question 9

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Other techniques for good notetaking inc

Question 11

According to the text,the most important aspect of taking notes is

Accepted Answer

A) understanding the instructor's goals. 
B) using complete sentences. 
C) hearing what the instructor says. 
D) active listening and thinking. 
A) understanding the instructor's goals. 
B) using complete sentences. 
C) hearing what the instructor says. 
D) active listening and thinking.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about taking notes in outline form are correct? Click all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) It allows you to daydream during the lecture. 
B) It forces you to determine the structure of the lecture. 
C) It helps you to understand the connections among key points. 
D) It helps you process and remember the material better. 
E) It helps you develop a graphic of how the key points are related.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct 
A) It allows you to daydream during the lecture. 
B) It forces you to determine the structure of the lecture. 
C) It helps you to understand the connections among key points. 
D) It helps you process and remember the material better. 
E) It helps you develop a graphic of how the key points are related.
F)Answers b,c,& d are correct

Question 13

The key to effective notetaking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material,since you won't understand the instructor's responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_______________ is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes.

Accepted Answer

A) Outlining 
B) Concept mapping 
C) Reviewing 
D) Notetaking 
A) Outlining 
B) Concept mapping 
C) Reviewing 
D) Notetaking

Question 16

It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class

Accepted Answer

A) to make a favorable impression on the instructor. 
B) to ensure a higher course grade. 
C) because lectures are usually based on the assigned material. 
D) so you won't have to take notes during the lecture. 
A) to make a favorable impression on the instructor. 
B) to ensure a higher course grade. 
C) because lectures are usually based on the assigned material. 
D) so you won't have to take notes during the lecture.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a good notetaking 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 18

Highlighting,annotating,circling,and writing margin notes are all skills used for taking study notes on

Accepted Answer

A) library books. 
B) textbooks you own. 
C) library periodicals. 
D) another student's notes. 
A) library books. 
B) textbooks you own. 
C) library periodicals. 
D) another student's notes.

Question 19

In the "Work" section of this chapter,there are a number of suggestions for how to take clear,well-organized lecture notes that will help you to understand and remember what you have heard.What are three strategies you can use to identify key ideas in a lecture?

Accepted Answer

To identify the key ideas in a

Question 20

When taking notes,you should write in phrases,using only key words or terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How can you identify an instructor's goals for a course? Click all that apply.

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 the ___________ phase of the P.O.W.E.R.plan.

The key to good notetaking is copying down in complete sentences every word the instructor says.

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material.

Which of the following are organizational steps recommended for notetaking? Click all that apply.

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.

Once you have taken notes,you should not alter them.

The underlying main idea of a lecture,or the meaning behind the overt message you hear,is referred to in the text as the

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.

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

According to the text,the most important aspect of taking notes is

Which of the following statements about taking notes in outline form are correct? Click all that apply.

The key to effective notetaking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material,since you won't understand the instructor's responses.

_______________ is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes.

It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class

Which of the following is considered a good notetaking tip?

Highlighting,annotating,circling,and writing margin notes are all skills used for taking study notes on

In the "Work" section of this chapter,there are a number of suggestions for how to take clear,well-organized lecture notes that will help you to understand and remember what you have heard.What are three strategies you can use to identify key ideas in a lecture?

When taking notes,you should write in phrases,using only key words or terms.

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Exam 3: Taking Notes

How can you identify an instructor's goals for a course? Click all that apply.

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 the ___________ phase of the P.O.W.E.R.plan.

The key to good notetaking is copying down in complete sentences every word the instructor says.

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material.

Which of the following are organizational steps recommended for notetaking? Click all that apply.

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.

Once you have taken notes,you should not alter them.

The underlying main idea of a lecture,or the meaning behind the overt message you hear,is referred to in the text as the

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.

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

According to the text,the most important aspect of taking notes is

Which of the following statements about taking notes in outline form are correct? Click all that apply.

The key to effective notetaking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material,since you won't understand the instructor's responses.

_______________ is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes.

It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class

Which of the following is considered a good notetaking tip?

Highlighting,annotating,circling,and writing margin notes are all skills used for taking study notes on

In the "Work" section of this chapter,there are a number of suggestions for how to take clear,well-organized lecture notes that will help you to understand and remember what you have heard.What are three strategies you can use to identify key ideas in a lecture?

When taking notes,you should write in phrases,using only key words or terms.

Power Learning: Becoming an Expert Student

Making the Most of Your Time

Taking Tests

Reading and Remembering

Careers

Technology and Information Competency

Making Decisions and Problem Solving

Diversity and Relationships

Juggling: Stress, Money, Family, and Work

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