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College is important today because

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all of the above

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Due to new technologies and the information explosion

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Both A & C

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A college degree \"levels the playing field\" because

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c. Both A & B Correct

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Critical thinking means

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c. to look for evidence before forming a personal opinion. Correct

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The most important skill you'll need to learn in college is

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a. how to keep learning throughout your life. Correct

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College can enrich your life by

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Both A & B Correct

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When comparing college graduates with non-graduates, college graduates tend to

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b. make more money. Correct

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College is different than high school because

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c. your college classes may have a lot more students in them. Correct

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What challenge would adult and returning students face that 18-year-old college students would not?

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a. They may experience a lack of freedom. Correct

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To build a clearer sense of purpose for being in college,

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b. identify students who have the same major and career interests.

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The U.S. has more colleges and universities than any other country.

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True Correct

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The main purpose of the college experience should be enjoying your newfound freedom.

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False

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College will teach you all you need to know for years to come.

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False

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College is the primary way that people achieve a higher standard of living.

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True Correct

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College success is linked with having a clear purpose.

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True Correct

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A person may procrastinate because

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C. Both A & B Correct

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An example of using your study time wisely would be

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A. using your waiting time to review. Correct

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For each hour spent in class, you should schedule ____ hour(s) of study time.

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C. 2 Correct

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In taking control of your life remember

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B. to spend time doing the things you value most.

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Promising yourself a __________ is a good strategy for beating procrastination.

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A. reward Correct

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Recognizing what time of day or night you are most alert and engaged is learning about your

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B. biorhythms. Correct

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Setting priorities while in college means

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. All of the above

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The greatest challenge of prioritizing is balancing school with

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A. work and family obligations. Correct

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Two of the most cited differences between high school and college are increased autonomy and

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B. greater responsibility. Correct

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What is the most important reason to be on time for class?

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Because it shows respect for both your professor and your classmates.

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It is not important to make time for fun things such as talking with friends, checking out Facebook, watching TV, and going out.

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False

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One way to beat procrastination is to break down large tasks into smaller steps.

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True Correct

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Recognizing that you can be in control is the first step to effective time management.

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True Correct

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Scheduling all your classes in a block of time is an effective scheduling method.

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The correct answer is 'False'.

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You should always work on a task until it is completely done, no matter how long it takes.

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False

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Where is the library password & Films on Demand log in information found

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c. GMC Library Box in Moodle classroom Correct

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How many times a year does the library password change?

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a. 4

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What library service is not available 24/7?

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Open Hours

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What is a library resource students can use to start their research?

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b. Library Guides Correct

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Which 2 ways are the library databases organized?

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a. Alphabetical and Subject Correct

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Where can students access the library database lists?

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d. Research Assistance Correct

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Where can you find contact information for your campus library?

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The correct answer is: Library Homepage & Library Guides

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What can be found inside databases?

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a. All of the Above Correct

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What should you use first to find articles for your research?

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b. Library Databases Correct

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An engaged learner would do all of the following EXCEPT

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write down everything the instructor says.

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During lecture, you should focus on all of the following EXCEPT

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D. facts and figures. Correct

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Listening in class is like

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D. None of the above Correct

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Most forgetting takes place within _____ hour(s) of seeing or hearing something.

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C. 24 Correct

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One method for organizing notes is called

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A. the Cornell format. Correct

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To really learn, you must

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D. All of the above Correct

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When taking notes in science and mathematics courses, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

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The correct answer is: put what the instructor says in your own words.

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Which note-taking method is NOT recommended for taking notes during a lecture?

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A. Paragraph Format Correct

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Which of the following is most important when it comes to effective note taking?

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B. Identifying the main points Correct

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During lecture, it is best to use shorthand and write down everything the teacher says verbatim.

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False Correct

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It is not necessary or important to take notes on class discussion.

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False Correct

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Since science and math classes are different, there is no reason to retain information from them longer than a semester.

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False Correct

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The most effective learning teams contain people just like you.

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False

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You should always try to link what you hear with what you already know.

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True Correct

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Developing a visual guide to a chapter is known as

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A. mapping. Correct

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Dividing terms on a list into groups of five, seven, or nine is known as

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A. chunking. Correct

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Flash cards are a great alternative to mapping for what kind of learners?

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C. Interactive Correct

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In most sciences, it is best to

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D. outline chapters. Correct

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The first step in \"attacking\" a chapter in a text is

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A. previewing. Correct

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The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is

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A. the chapter title. Correct

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Tori has been reading her textbooks but doesn't feel like she is understanding what she is reading. She wants to try to use highlighting as a method to increase her comprehension. What should Tori do as she reads?

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C. Read before she highlights.

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What is an abstract?

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A. A paragraph-length summary of a longer piece Correct

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________ is an example of a social science course.

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History

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_________ is an example of a humanities course.

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B. Literature Correct

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A helpful strategy is to read the summary at the end of the textbook chapter before reading the chapter itself.

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True Correct

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If you do not know a word in your reading, it's better to pass over it rather than interrupt your concentration.

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False

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Sometimes highlighting a text can provide you with a false sense of security.

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True Correct

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To assure you get through all your material, read in at least 2-hour blocks before taking a break.

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False Correct

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A good study strategy includes

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C. collaborating with others. Correct

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College is about deep learning; understanding the __________ behind the details.

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C. why and how Correct

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Learning piano sharps with the phrase \"Francis can go down and eat bread\" is a mnemonic technique called a(n)

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acrostic

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Long-term memory is NOT

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mapping

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The following is a helpful tool in preparing for an essay test:

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B. Summary

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The storage capacity of your memory is

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C. unlimited. Correct

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The text recommends that you use a PDA as

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B. a handy backup. Correct

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To increase understanding and remembering, you should do the following:

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D. Both A & B Correct

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Which is not a mnemonic to aid memory?

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C. Aural Correct

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All memory involves real learning.

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False Correct

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How you approach memorization may depend on your learning style.

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True Correct

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Overlearning the material can work against you.

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False

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People only use 10 percent of their brain power.

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False Correct

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Stress is a distraction to learning.

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True Correct

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When you truly comprehend what you learn, you will be able to

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D. All of the above Correct

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A design for test preparation is commonly referred to as a(n)

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B. exam plan. Correct

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Instructors tend to prefer essay exams because they promote

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C. higher-order critical thinking. Correct

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Open-book and open-notes test are usually _______ other exams.

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A. more difficult than Correct

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Questions containing words like always, never, and only suggest what?

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C. The statement may be false. Correct

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Questions containing words like often and frequently suggest what?

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A. The statement may be true. Correct

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Someone who takes another person's ideas or work and passes it off as his or her own has

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plagiarized

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Take-home tests are usually_________ in-class tests.

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A. more difficult than Correct

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The technique of using self-messages that are encouraging rather than stress-provoking is called

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C. cognitive restructuring. Correct

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To properly prepare for an exam, you should

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B. join a study group. Correct

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When taking a test, you should

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C. answer the easy questions first. Correct

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As long as you're not using a direct quote, you do not need to cite the source of the material.

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False Correct

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On an essay exam, it's easy to misread the questions.

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True Correct

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Purchasing a term paper on the Web is cheating, but asking your roommate to rewrite your awkward sentences is not.

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False Correct

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Tutoring is only for students who are failing or in danger of failing a class.

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False Correct

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When answering an essay question, it is better to thoroughly answer one aspect of the question in detail rather than respond to all parts of the question too briefly.

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false

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According to the text, a writer should spend _______ percent of his time on the writing (first draft) stage.

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D. 1

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At what stage of writing do you complete all your research?

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A. Prewriting or rehearsing Correct

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In order to communicate effectively, you should most focus on

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C. writing and speaking as a \"process.\"

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Many writing experts believe that the writing step that should take the longest is

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A. prewriting or rehearsing. Correct

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This is when exploratory writing becomes a rough explanatory draft.

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B. Writing or drafting

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To ensure that your main idea works in your speech, use the following supporting materials:

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D. All of the above Correct

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What's the first thing you should do when planning a successful speech?

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A. Clarify your objective Correct

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When presenting in front of an audience, the most important goal is

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C. guiding your listeners.

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When using notes to give a speech, the best speaking aid is a

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A. minimal outline. Correct

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When visual aids are added to a presentation, listeners

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D. can absorb and recall more information. Correct

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After the rewriting stage, your paper is ready to turn in.

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True Correct

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As you formulate your main ideas, support them with multiple messages.

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False Correct

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It's bad form to conclude a speech by saying, \"So in conclusion...\"

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true

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Prewriting is the explanatory part of the writing process.

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False Correct

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When using an effective visual aid, there is no need to explain it.

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False Correct

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According to the Association of College and Research Libraries, an information literate student

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d. evaluates information and its sources critically. Correct

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Critical thinking means

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b. to look for evidence before forming a personal opinion. Correct

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A college degree \"levels the playing field\" because

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d. Both A & B Correct

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How many points will you need to accrue inorder to earn an \"A\" in PER 101?

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The correct answer is: 750

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True or False: If you have a question for your Professor, you should call him/her immediately.

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False

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What is the name of a resource you can use to find more information about plagiarism?

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b. All of the Above Correct

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College is different than high school because

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d. your college classes may have a lot more students in them. Correct

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Analytical information provides

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A. data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses. Correct

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Cultural literacy refers to

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C. knowing what has gone on and is going on around you. Correct

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A good career plan should eventually include

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C. Both A & B Correct

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According to John Holland, for someone in the ________________ category, accounting would be an ideal occupation.

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D. conventional Correct

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According to John Holland, for someone in the _________________ category, marine science would be an ideal occupation.

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C. investigative Correct

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According to the text, two types of skills are essential to employment and to life; they are

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A. content and transferable. Correct

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As a result of workforce restructuring wrought by the New Economy, major changes have taken place in

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D. All of the above Correct

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Résumés are written in what format?

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D. B & C Correct

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Service learning allows you to

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A. apply academic theories and ideas to actual practice. Correct

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The process of making a career choice begins with

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C. Both A & B Correct

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To advance your career, you must

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C. Both A & B Correct

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You'll need a résumé

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C. before you finish college. Correct

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A college degree does not guarantee employment.

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True Correct

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Bringing work home on a regular basis is the sign of an effective employee.

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False

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Many of the decisions you make during your first year of college will have an impact on where you end up after you graduate.

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True

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Most occupational fields do not require a specific major.

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True Correct

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You should choose your career based on future earnings.

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false

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