Deck 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information

Question 1

Which statement describes what students can gain by reading the chapter objectives in their textbooks?

A) Find out what they are expected to learn from the material in the chapters.
B) Learn the meaning of words that appear in the chapter.
C) Understand the author's purpose for writing the chapter.
D) Discover additional resources to help them learn the material.

Answer 1

Find out what they are expected to learn from the material in the chapters.

Question 2

Which study method has proved to be the best for helping students retain information they read?

A) Reread the selection to be learned at least five times.
B) Any method as long as it fits your learning style.
C) Answer questions or explain the material you have read without looking at the text.
D) Memorize the points your instructor has you highlight in your book.

Answer 2

Answer questions or explain the material you have read without looking at the text.

Question 3

Students who have poor listening skills should

A) record their classes and listen to the recordings over and over.
B) practice using their listening skills every day.
C) ask their instructors for handouts and text references that contain all the information they need to learn.
D) borrow notes from students who have better listening and note-taking skills.

Answer 3

practice using their listening skills every day.

Question 4

What is the best way to handle unfamiliar words as you encounter them in your reading?

A) Write a list as you read so you can look up all of them at once.
B) Underline them in your book so you can ask the instructor at the next class session.
C) Guess their meaning from the words and sentences around them.
D) Look them up as soon as you come across them.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most important reason for taking notes in your classes?

A) It will show the instructor you are making an effort to learn.
B) It gives you an opportunity to interact with and learn the material.
C) It will save you time when you read your textbook.
D) You will find out what's likely to be on the test.

Question 6

It is important for students to understand the rationale for a health care procedure because this explains _____ it is done.

A) how
B) when
C) why
D) how often

Question 7

The ______ is a useful section of your textbook where you may find the meanings of words you do not know.

A) appendix
B) bibliography
C) glossary
D) index

Question 8

When is the best time to review the notes you have taken in class?

A) Within 24 hours
B) Within 1 week
C) At least 24 hours before being tested on the material
D) Reviewing is not necessary unless the material is difficult

Question 9

The instructor has given the assignment to read a chapter in your textbook. What is the best way to start?

A) Read through the chapter carefully and underline everything you think is important.
B) Quickly look over the chapter, noting new vocabulary and section headings.
C) Read only the chapter summary and review questions.
D) Write an outline of the chapter based on the section headings.

Question 10

What is the Cornell note-taking system?

A) Setting up note-taking pages with extra space for writing follow-up notes, questions, and summaries after you've taken notes in class
B) An outline form that increases your ability to take down the most important information
C) A guide developed by Cornell professors to help instructors organize their lectures
D) A kind of shorthand system, including abbreviations, to increase your note-taking speed

Question 11

Which is the best example of applying active listening skills in class?

A) Asking many questions
B) Recording most of the lecture content in your notes
C) Focusing on what the instructor is saying
D) Trying to remember everything the instructor says

Question 12

Your instructor is presenting information about medical ethics. What is the best thing to do if he says something you believe to be incorrect?

A) Make a note of the disagreement and listen to the rest of the presentation
B) Raise your hand and tell the instructor he is wrong
C) Ignore the remainder of the presentation and read your textbook or do other quiet work at your desk
D) Think about what the instructor said and plan how you will express your opinion

Question 13

Which is the most important consideration when choosing a method for recording notes in class?

A) The subject matter
B) The instructor's lecture style
C) The difficulty of the material
D) Your learning style and personal preferences

Question 14

The sections of textbooks that contain useful supplementary information, such as measurement conversion tables, are called

A) objectives.
B) appendices.
C) prefaces.
D) references.

Question 15

Which is the most effective way to use highlighting (or underlining) as you read your textbooks?

A) Go back and highlight after you've read a section
B) Highlight as you read the chapter the first time
C) Highlight everything that seems important
D) Highlight whole sentences

Question 16

How long is recommended for reading difficult material before taking a short break?

A) Until you are tired
B) 20-30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) Up to 2 hours

Question 17

Angela is having difficulty following the lectures in her anatomy class. Which action should she try first to help her understand the lectures?

A) Ask the instructor for note-taking guides that correspond to the lectures.
B) Work with a tutor outside of class.
C) Try a different note-taking method.
D) Complete all the reading and homework assignments before attending class.

Question 18

Which method of using your notes to learn new material has proved to be effective for most students?

A) Reading the notes out loud
B) Highlighting the most important points
C) Creating and taking quizzes based on what they contain
D) Writing out the concepts and supporting facts

Question 19

Which of the following sources is most likely to contain reliable information about how to attain a healthy weight?

A) A study listed on MedlinePlus, a website sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine
B) A magazine advertisement for a fat-burning drug produced by a major pharmaceutical company
C) A report from a group of physicians who run a weight-loss clinic
D) A television interview with a well-known weight-loss expert

Question 20

Which technique would most likely help visual learners increase their understanding of class lectures?

A) Write down as much as possible of what the instructor says.
B) Write down only what the instructor writes on the board or shows on an overhead or slide.
C) Focus on listening carefully without taking too many notes.
D) Read related material in the text or handouts before attending the lecture.

Question 21

Research is only used to find technical information, such as would be needed to write a report.

Question 22

Informal outlines are the best way to take notes in class.

Question 23

The most important thing you can do with your class notes is review them at least twice a week.

Question 24

Instructors often give hints about what will be included on their tests.

Question 25

Most Internet websites have been reviewed by experts and contain reliable information.