Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

What is the Cornell note-taking system?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Students who have poor listening skills should

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

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

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

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

What is the Cornell note-taking system?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Students who have poor listening skills should

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

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

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

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

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

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

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