Deck 6: Taking Notes

Question 1

What steps of the SQ3R method should you modify when reading non-textbook materials?

A)Reciting and reviewing
B)Surveying and questioning
C)Reviewing and reading
D)Questioning and reciting

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is your target while reading a chapter or section?

A)To finish the reading as quickly as possible
B)To read the entire assignment,then read ahead
C)To recognize,comprehend,and retain the key information
D)To understand all the concepts the first time

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What are cues?

A)Words or phrases that generate the memory of significant ideas
B)Questions that occur to you while reducing your notes to central points
C)Concepts about which you believe you will be tested
D)Points at which you begin and end reading

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What can be an effective way to review your reading?

A)Rereading the section headings
B)Asking your instructor to explain the material to you
C)Creating flash cards or a list of key points
D)Keeping a log of which sections you have read

Question 5

What categories are used by the Cornell Note-Taking System?

A) Summary, notes, and questions
B) Notes, keys, and synopses
C) Summaries, cues, and class discussion
D) Cues, summary, notes

Question 6

In the first step of the Cornell Note-Taking System,during class you should record:

A)Every word the instructor says
B)Core concepts and key facts
C)The details of each concept
D)As much information as possible,which is why you should develop a system of abbreviations

Question 7

What should you take into account when scheduling your reading?

A)If alternate formats of the material are available,such as mp3s
B)What you can accomplish while you are reading
C)Where and when you are most focused
D)Your interest level in the material

Question 8

What are the five steps of the SQ3R method?

A)Study,question,read,repeat,and recall
B)Survey,query,recite,review,and recall
C)Study,query,recall,recite,and review
D)Survey,question,read,recite,and review

Question 9

Using the Cornell Note-Taking system,in which category do you write information during class?

A)Records
B)Cues
C)Notes
D)Summary

Question 10

The manner and attitude with which you present yourself are aspects of:

A) Active listening
B) Focusing
C) Your demeanor
D) Nonverbal communication

Question 11

Being judgmental does not include:

A)Making an evaluation before the speech is concluded
B)Tuning out the more demanding themes
C)Making presumptions about the speaker's objectives
D)Criticizing the speaker's shoes

Question 12

Deciding to focus on your instructor helps you to:

A)Format a rebuttal
B)Tune in to distractions
C)Learn without taking notes
D)Suppress background noise

Question 13

Learning,comprehending,and remembering concepts on a long-term basis require:

A)Effort,reinforcement,and rest
B)Familiarity,priorities,and speed
C)Resuscitation,rest,and prioritizing
D)Effort,SQ3R,and study groups

Question 14

Which of these is an example of a good question to ask yourself when reciting and reviewing?

A)How can this help a struggling classmate?
B)Why am I reading what we discussed in class?
C)Will this be on the final?
D)Why was this concept important?

Question 15

Surveying the text allows you to:

A)Preview and prepare
B)Skim,saving time by not reading line-by-line
C)Find out how it ends
D)Learn the material just by looking at the pictures and their descriptions

Question 16

What is active listening?

A)Perceiving sounds with the intent of absorbing information
B)Hearing without being distracted
C)Paying attention to the speaker,being engaged,and interacting
D)Considering the information the speaker is presenting until you can form your own retort

Question 17

Why may your words carry different meanings in Boston than in Denver?

A)Context and setting
B)Changes in altitude
C)Cultural idiosyncrasies in communication
D)Different time zones

Question 18

The meaning of your words is impacted by:

A)Acoustics
B)Where and to whom you are speaking
C)Sound quality
D)Your atonality

Question 19

Interacting with the speaker can be as simple as:

A)Making eye contact and nodding.
B)Writing down questions and responses during the speech.
C)Looking up points to which the speaker refers on your phone,tablet,or computer.
D)Giving positive verbal reinforcement,such as saying "yes," and "uh-huh," during the speech.

Question 20

What is the best time to complete your reading assignment?

A)Right before the test,that way it is fresh in your mind
B)Before the class discussion,with enough time to review prior to the relevant class
C)After your class discussion,so all of the difficult parts have been explained
D)As soon as you receive it,so you can be ahead of the class

Question 21

Reflecting on your notes will help you to:

A)Make it easier to complete the readings
B)Accurately recite new material
C)Think about what you have learned
D)Integrate and use new information with what you have already learned

Question 22

Keeping your notes legible and organized allows you to:

A)Be the most valuable member of your study group
B)Point out any inconsistencies to the speaker immediately
C)Reference information quickly and easily
D)Skim the readings

Question 23

To make taking class notes more beneficial,you should:

A)Survey the assigned reading
B)Go over your notes from your last classes and reading assignments before your next classes
C)Spend the first few minutes of class organizing your equipment
D)Only record signal statements

Question 24

Recitation,as part of the SQ3R method,involves repeatedly reading the text aloud until you have it memorized,like an actor with a script.

Question 25

According to step one of the SQ3R method,words or terms printed in bold or italics should be noted.

Question 26

When taking notes using the Cornell Note-Taking System,divide your page into __________ sections.

Question 27

Active listening helps hearing turn into learning.

Question 28

Interrupting a speaker demonstrates how well you have been paying attention to them.

Question 29

Cultural differences occur only between people from different countries.

Question 30

Taking notes while reading is:

A)Similar to taking class notes
B)Pointless,because everything is already written down
C)Focused on verbatim capturing of the author's main points
D)Less effort than highlighting

Question 31

Not all books should be read the same way.

Question 32

Cramming is the best way to prepare for a quiz or test,as you will remember the material for the final as well.

Question 33

Effective note-taking is a skill to be learned and practiced.

Question 34

The Princeton Note-Taking System can help you organize information.

Question 35

After surveying a chapter,your next step is to ask yourself questions about the chapter.

Question 36

Successfully taking notes is a three-step process,involving effort before,during,and after class.

Question 37

When you __________ information and material periodically it improves your comprehension and fortifies your retention.

Question 38

Hearing takes more work than listening.