Deck 6: Reading for College Success

Question 1

When you are reading and listening to lectures, you are:

A) demonstrating to your instructor what you have learned.
B) inputting new information into your brain.
C) focusing primarily on recalling facts you previously learned.
D) providing your classmates with new information about a topic.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

You demonstrate what you have learned in class when you:

A) read.
B) perform research.
C) study.
D) take tests.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Interacting with the content you read is called:

A) deep reading.
B) glancing.
C) skimming.
D) active reading.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Why is it helpful to make a plan for your reading?

A) It helps you get the reading done more quickly.
B) It allows you to save time by skimming the material rather than reading it thoroughly.
C) It can be applied to every class you take because all reading in college takes about the same amount of time.
D) It allows you to build enough time into your schedule to complete all reading assignments.

Question 5

When you make a plan for your reading, which of these should you NOT consider?

A) the time it takes you to read and understand five pages of material
B) the number of times you are distracted by outside forces as you read
C) the amount of material you have to get through
D) the fact that some reading assignments may take longer than others, depending on the subject

Question 6

What is the benefit of previewing a chapter assigned by your instructor?

A) It helps you to determine whether the material is important enough to read.
B) It allows you to obtain the necessary information without thoroughly reading the material.
C) It enables you to predict the subject matter that's to come and be a more active reader.
D) It eliminates the need to take notes on the material as you read.

Question 7

Where should you look if you want to find out more about a book's chapter structure and goals?

A) key terms
B) chapter summary
C) glossary
D) preface

Question 8

An intentional reading question is a question that:

A) you expect to be able to answer once you've finished reading.
B) is complex and has no single correct answer.
C) asks about how the book was researched, written, and published.
D) an instructor asks on a test that is based on material in a book.

Question 9

Which of these statements is true about intentional reading questions?

A) They should not be answered after you have read the material.
B) The more complex, the better, as simple questions are not useful.
C) Using the headers of the book can help you create some of the questions.
D) All textbooks provide intentional reading questions, so you do not have to.

Question 10

Martinez needs to read a long journal article about the causes and impact of deglaciation for his geology class. Because the article is not in a book, he does not have access to sources of information such as a table of contents, preface, or boldfaced key terms that he would normally review when preparing to read. What should Martinez do before he starts reading the article?

A) Scan any headings in the article to get a sense of key points.
B) Read through the article and highlight or underline words he doesn't know.
C) Research the author to learn more about their work.
D) Prepare an outline based on the information he thinks the article is likely to contain.

Question 11

When you read with focus, you:

A) accept that the information being presented is accurate and valid.
B) concentrate on the information that is most important.
C) skim through the material quickly to get a general idea of what it is about.
D) read the material without taking notes or marking up the pages.

Question 12

Annotating does NOT include:

A) jotting down quick notes.
B) inserting your own examples.
C) drawing symbols.
D) highlighting key terms.

Question 13

Which statement about annotating is correct?

A) Annotating requires you to process information more carefully than if you just highlight or underline.
B) Annotating takes less time than highlighting or underlining main ideas and key terms.
C) Annotating helps you to understand information as you read but does not make it easier to remember what you have read.
D) You can annotate when reading printed materials but not when reading online.

Question 14

When reading, you should highlight or underline:

A) information that you already know.
B) the title of the chapter.
C) the main ideas and key content.
D) at least 50 percent of the information on each page.

Question 15

As you read and take notes, you should:

A) take broad notes if your goal is to read the material just once.
B) look for the answers to your intentional reading questions.
C) make sure that all your notes are recorded verbatim from the book.
D) highlight as much information in the chapter as possible.

Question 16

Making connections between what you read and your own life:

A) can make it difficult to be objective about the material.
B) is easiest when reading information in an electronic format.
C) helps strengthen your understanding of new material.
D) eliminates the need to annotate.

Question 17

When you think critically about what you read, you:

A) form your own conclusions based on your evaluation of the information.
B) refrain from taking notes as you read so that you can focus on the material without distraction.
C) base your opinion of the author's argument on your emotional response to it.
D) accept what the author has to say and refrain from questioning the material presented.

Question 18

One way to increase the speed at which you read is to:

A) read one word at a time rather than chunks of several words.
B) use your finger as a cue on the page as you read.
C) annotate each sentence as you read.
D) check your comprehension of the material as you read.

Question 19

Which technique can help you remember what you have read by stating the information out loud (if you're alone) or in your head (if you're around other people)?

A) evaluating
B) annotating
C) underlining
D) reciting

Question 20

Science classes are often linear, which means that they:

A) require you to spend more time on lab work than reading the textbook.
B) involve rules that are highly flexible and open to interpretation.
C) require you to use what you learned on a previous day to solve a problem today.
D) primarily cover material that is hypothetical rather than concrete.

Question 21

Rafi is an English major with a history minor, but he is also required to take a math course. He has had difficulty with math in the past, but he wants to do well in this math course in order to keep his grade point average up. What should Rafi do to help ensure that he understands the material he reads in his math textbook?

A) Follow each step of the formulas presented in the reading.
B) Focus on the text in each chapter and disregard any diagrams or models.
C) Try to get through the material as quickly as possible.
D) Develop personal formulas and methods for solving the problems presented.

Question 22

Which part of a journal article is a paragraph that summarizes the article?

A) results
B) abstract
C) introduction
D) discussion

Question 23

If you want to find information about previous research that supports the study discussed in a journal article, which section should you check?

A) introduction
B) methods
C) discussion
D) abstract

Question 24

Which section of a journal article describes the topic that the authors studied and how they studied it?

A) discussion
B) introduction
C) methods
D) results

Question 25

In which section of a journal article would you find a description of the statistical analysis used to answer the research questions addressed in a journal article?

A) abstract
B) discussion
C) methods
D) results

Question 26

Which strategy will help you understand the material in a research article?

A) Skim through the entire article quickly.
B) Restate the article's main idea in your own words.
C) Be prepared to do more reading outside the article.
D) Learn how to mark up the article online.

Question 27

Online classes may require more reading than classes that take place in a classroom because:

A) online instructors have higher expectations for their students than instructors who teach face-to-face.
B) online classes are based only upon reading assignments with no other assignments given.
C) students in online classes don't spend as much time in class listening to lectures.
D) it is easier to read an e-book than a paper book.

Question 28

Kyra is taking her first online class, and she is worried about keeping up with the reading and other assignments because the class has less structure than she is used to. Which of these tips could help Kyra be successful in her online class?

A) Figure out the class on her own so she does not have to bother the instructor.
B) Create a reading schedule for the class and stick to it.
C) Read her e-book quickly without highlighting or making notes.
D) Choose one device on which to do all work for the class (phone or laptop, for instance).

Question 29

Which of these is a true statement about reading at work?

A) Reading comprehension is considered a core skill in many professions.
B) Very few jobs will require much in the way of reading unless you are an author.
C) Everything that an employee needs to know and read will be online.
D) Employers will require employees to complete a writing test before they can work.

Question 30

Tessa is a new engineer at a small private firm, and she would like to stay up-to-date on changes in her field. Which of these strategies should she employ to best help her achieve this goal?

A) Read the firm's guidelines on what is expected of her as an employee.
B) Ask her fellow co-workers a lot of questions, even if she knows the answer.
C) Spend time during lunch researching different subjects in engineering.
D) Read the magazines and/or newsletters of a professional organization.

Question 31

Successful people use reading skills to gain information and extend their learning.

Question 32

Once you develop a plan for reading assignments in one of your classes, you can use that same plan with every class.

Question 33

Looking for headings and key terms is a good way to avoid reading an entire chapter.

Question 34

Intentional reading questions must have complex answers.

Question 35

If you are planning to reread a chapter multiple times, you should take thorough, detailed notes during your first read.

Question 36

Skimming is an effective strategy for deep understanding of material.

Question 37

Stopping to recite new knowledge out loud or in your head may help you remember new information.

Question 38

A summary may take the form of a bulleted list or short paragraph.

Question 39

Journal articles are written primarily for college students.

Question 40

If you want to highlight text or make notes in an e-book, your only option is to print the material on paper.

Question 41

Discuss how reading works with other study skills to kick off the learning experience.

Question 42

What are the three steps to active reading?

Question 43

Discuss at least three techniques you can use when previewing a chapter, and explain the benefit of each.

Question 44

Describe two ways to identify intentional reading questions.

Question 45

List three methods of marking up reading material as you read.

Question 46

Identify four techniques for clarifying confusing material.

Question 47

Think about the way you read and identify methods to boost your reading efficiency.

Question 48

Imagine that the midterm exam for your North American history class is coming up soon and to prepare, you need to review your reading assignments. Give at least three specific examples of techniques you would use to review your reading materials for this test and describe the benefits of each.

Question 49

Imagine that you are going to read an article about global warming in the American Journal of Science. Describe the steps you would follow to understand the material in the article, and explain why each step is important.

Question 50

Imagine that you will be taking an online class in the coming term. Explain how reading for an online class compares to reading for a traditional class, and describe at least three strategies you would use to aid your comprehension and retention of the information in your reading.