Deck 4: Taking Notes

Question 1

During a lecture, one of the most important things you can do is

A)ask questions.
B)interrupt your instructor.
C)write down everything that is said.
D)complete your assignment.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class

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.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The meta-message is

A)the examples on the instructor's PowerPoint slides.
B)the supportive materials in a course.
C)what you recall from your reading.
D)the meaning behind the instructor's message.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Using a loose-leaf notebook for taking notes allows you to

A)use the Cornell method of note-taking.
B)give your notes to your friends.
C)go back and change the page order if necessary.
D)retype your notes into your laptop.

Question 5

One of the guidelines to make the most effective use of your laptop to take notes is to

A)type everything your instructor says.
B)avoid the temptation to surf the Internet.
C)use Microsoft Excel to take your notes.
D)use abbreviations.

Question 6

Using abbreviated phrases is an example of

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

Question 7

Asking questions in class is

A)rude.
B)distracting.
C)one of the most important things you can do during a class.
D)likely to interfere with your ability to actively listen in class.

Question 8

As you consider using good note-taking tips while in class, listen closely for key words and phrases, then

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

How can you determine if you've taken too many notes?

A)when key ideas are clearly listed
B)when the notes consist of charts and graphs
C)when you've made an outline and abbreviations
D)when the notes contain almost every word your instructor has said

Question 11

The involuntary act of sensing sounds is referred to as

A)active listening.
B)meta-messaging.
C)hearing.
D)sensing.

Question 12

One of the benefits of taking your textbook to class is

A)you can clarify the meta-message.
B)you can ignore the lecture.
C)you can add material to it.
D)you can use it to look up key terms.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Actively listening and thinking during a lecture is

A)an example of taking notes in an outline form.
B)the most important aspect of taking notes.
C)hearing the meta-message.
D)a good way to balance your listening and note-taking skills.

Question 16

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

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.

Question 17

Prior to class, skimming your notes from the last lecture and reviewing the summary section of your assigned reading

A)makes a favorable impression on the instructor.
B)performs a pre-class warm-up.
C)ensures a higher course grade.
D)is part of the Cornell method of note-taking.

Question 18

While in class, focus on the projected PowerPoint slides and

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 19

An instructor whose lecture style is fairly boring is

A)a good reminder that it is the student's responsibility to learn the material.
B)a good reason for a student to do poorly or give up.
C)a good reason to not be prepared to listen to the material.
D)to be held accountable for the poor grades of his or her students.

Question 20

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

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 21

The key to effective note-taking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.
Notes that capture the most important points raised in class will optimize your recall and mastery of the course subject matter.

Question 22

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.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

When you incorporate the rethinking phase of the P.O.W.E.R. plan, you

A)take notes after a lecture.
B)integrate everything you know and create a concept map.
C)ask questions about the material.
D)use abbreviations.

Question 25

A concept map is

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.

Question 26

In the "Prepare" section of this chapter, there are a number of suggestions for how to get ready for taking notes. What are three strategies you can implement so you're prepared for class?

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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?

Question 29

It doesn't matter when you review your notes, just as long as you review them at some point before the exam.
It is important to review your notes soon after the lecture, ideally within the same day.

Question 30

To better absorb key ideas from the classes you attend, you should

A)review the lecture notes for 5 to 10 minutes immediately after class.
B)use a laptop.
C)sit in the front of the room.
D)record the lecture.

Question 31

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.

Question 32

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.

Question 33

Actively listening while taking notes is characterized by

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 34

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

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 35

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?

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

The key to good note-taking is attempting to write down every word the instructor says.
Using complete sentences and capturing every word will bog you down and distract you from understanding the main points of the lecture.

Question 38

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.

Question 39

Once you have taken notes, you should not alter them.
When reviewing your notes, you should do so with an eye toward improving them.

Question 40

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

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.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

Based on what you have read in Chapter 4 of P.O.W.E.R. Learning, what tools would you choose to bring to class to aid in your note-taking?

Question 44

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.

Question 45

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?