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What is the difference between an associate's degree and a certificate?

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Associates degree classes usually transfer to a four year college and include core curriculum classes like English, math, science and history. Classes from a certificate may not transfer. Certificates require from 15 to 50 credit hours. You usually finish a certificate quicker.

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Why do people generally attend community college?

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1. To improve skills. 2. To gain new skills.

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What are four things a student should be \"in the know\" about in college?

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1) How to master the syllabus. 2) How to avoid PCP Syndrome by using campus resources. 3) Develop a Degree Plan and Plan your Coursework. 4) Making the grades.

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What is the \"PCP\" syndrome?

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\"Parking lot. Class. Parking lot.\" Not using campus resources. You show up for class, then go straight home or to work. You never take advantage of the things campus has to offer. What are the disadvantages? You miss out on making new friends or getting to know your professors. When things get tough like at exam time you won't know about services to help you, study groups to help you or you might abandon your college efforts.

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Why are developmental (remedial) courses valuable?

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They are designed to develop or improve a skill. They help students who are behind in the basics. Statistics show that students who take these classes earn higher grades in the regular classes later than the students who did not take the remedial classes.

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What are the benefits of going to college?

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1) Higher Earning Potential 2) Lower Unemployment Rates 3) Wisdom 4) Insight 5) LIfelong Learning

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What are obstacles that community college students face?

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1) Not knowing why you are in college. 2) Being afraid of being unsuccessful. 3) Working more than 30 hours a week. 4) Being a single parent. 5) Having children at home. 6) Going to school part time. 7) Not having a role model at home who can help you if your parents didn't go to college.

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What are the benefits of taking an SDV class?

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1) Introduction to College Life 2) Familiarize the student with their campus. 3) Help improve academic skills. 4) Increases the chance of graduating by 72x more than the student not taking the class, according to statistics.

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Explain the challenge > reaction > insight > action system.

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It's a system aimed to help students learn. Challenge: Identifying what you think you already know. Asked questions before reading the case study. Reaction: Reaction after reading the case study. What is the student in the case study doing wrong or right? What should the student do differently? Insight: Take a second look at the challenge questions to rethink your answers. Action: Learning chain reaction is about action. What have you learned that will change how you face similar challenges?

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What does it mean to be intrinsically motivated? What does it mean to be extrinsically motivated?

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With intrinsic motivation, you motivate yourself. With extrinsic, the motivation comes from an outside source.

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What are four factors related to intrinsic motivation?

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Curiosity Control Career Outlook Challenge These are part of the Academic Intrinsic Motivation Scale (AIMS)

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Explain ability vs. effort.

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Ability is what you're capable of doing. Effort is what you exert towards your school work and learning. You need both to be successful with college. Motivation determines the effort you give towards your college work.

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What is the difference between dreams, goals, and values?

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Values are your beliefs - things you think are important. Goals are something you make specific attempts to achieve. Dreams are things you wish for.

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What is the difference between \"performers\" and \"learners?\"

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Performers think they can't change their intelligence. They believe they can learn new things, but they can't change their basic intelligence. Learners believe you can make yourself more intelligent and no matter how intelligent you are, you can always improve it.

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What are the characteristics of \"performers?\"

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1) Believe that intelligence is a fixed trait that cannot be changed. 2) More likely to want to give up on challenging situations. 3) Cared most about whether their answers were right or wrong.

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What are the characteristics of \"learners?\"

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1) Believe you can grow your intelligence if you capitalize on opportunities to learn. 2) Interested in follow up information they could learn from

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How does one adjust one's attitude?

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1) Know that you always have choices. 2) Take responsibility for your own outcomes. 3) Turn down your negativity meter. 4) Turn learning points into turning points. 5) Acknowledge your blessings.

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What are the characteristics of soft listening skills? What are the characteristics of hard listening skills?

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Soft listening skills occur when listening to chit chat and in emotionally charged situations. Must be accepting, sensitive and nonjudgmental. Hard listening skills involve evaluating, analyzing and deciding. Requires you to pay attention and analyze.

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What are three techniques that help you get the most out of your notes?

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1) Manipulating 2) Paraphrasing 3) Summarizing

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How are Cornell note-taking and mind mapping different?

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Mind mapping is more graphical and uses both sides of the brain. Shows the relationships among ideas. Cornell is less graphical and only uses the logical, orderly left side of the brain.

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Discuss some ways to be engaged in class.

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1) Look ahead on the syllabus to see what is going to happen that day. 2) Do the reading assignment for the class. 3) Show up physically 4) Show up mentally. 5) Choose a good seat strategically 6) Bring your tools 7) Be aware that gab is not a gift 8) Choose to engage 9) Focus 10) Maintain your health

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What are the purposes of note-taking?

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Writing an accurate, complete, organized account of what you hear in class to help you study for tests and do homework.

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Briefly describe the note taking system of outlining.

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Oldest form of note taking where you list key points and list examples beneath each point. At the end, add a summary to the notes.

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Discuss what is involved when taking notes from a textbook.

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Annotating, take notes in the margins, on sticky notes or spiral notebook. Jot down questions, summarize main points or use the Cornell System. Read a section, close the book, and write down what you remember. Be active reader, not passive reader when taking notes.

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What does it mean to manipulate your notes?

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working with your notes at a later date by typing them out. Fill in charts, draw diagrams, create a mind map, underline highlight, organize, put on flash cards, etc.

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What are some reading challenges that a student might face?

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Sounds, Syllables, Spelling, Vocabulary

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Explain SQ3R.

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Survey - Skim to get the lay of the land quickly Question - Ask yourself - What, Why and how questions. What is this article or chapter about? Why is it included? How might I use this information? Read (1) Read Assignment, make notes in margin. Recite (2) Stop every now and then and talk to yourself. See whether you can put what you're reading into your own words. Review (3) When you've finished, go back ad summarize what you've learned.

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What are the three stages of the writing process?

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Prewriting Writing Rewriting

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What does it mean \"to converse with the author?\"

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Be an active reader by whether or not you agree with what the author is trying to prove. Write notes like \"that's how I see it.\" \"But what about _____?\" \"That's not how I see it!\"

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What are the components of a \"sharp presentation?\"

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1) Purpose - give your presentation a purpose. 2) People - Consider your audience 3) Place - Consider the location of your presentation....is it being given in a school, or museum, mall, business meeting? 4) Preparation - Develop thesis statement and find support for each point. 5) Planning - What planning should you do? Is there a plug in the room should you bring a backup of your presentation? 6) Personality - How can you connect with the audience? How can you demonstrate your competence, charisma and character to your listeners? 7) Performance - Delivering your presentation...rehearsal...

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Academic

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Having to do with education.

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GED

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stands for General Education Development; passing these tests is an alternative to earning a traditional high school diploma.

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Marketplace of Ideas

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A place where many ideas are exchanged freely.

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Learning Curve

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a measure of how long it takes you to learn something and how hard it is.

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Concentration

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focused effort; specialization

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Core

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basic

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Prerequisites

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Courses that you need to take before advancing on to other ones.

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GPA

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an average of all your grades for a single semester or a running average across all your coursework.

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Developmental

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designed to develop or improve a skill.

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Predictors

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something that indicates something in the future that may happen.

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Why do students lose their focus?

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They aren't paying attention. Do the right things but at the wrong time (if you are a night person, then study your toughest subject when you are at your best - night).

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According to the text, college is a time to learn about: a) your motivation, family, teachers, and choices b) your motivation, values, dreams and goals c) your motivation and future earning potentials d) your motivation, time, energy, and sports

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b) your motivation, values, dreams, and goals

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According to the text, you cannot control everything in life, but one thing you can control is: a) not feeling homesick b) monitoring your time and energy c) making sure your friends are studying d) avoiding instructors who assign too much work

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b) monitoring your time and energy

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Which is not listed as one of the FOCUS learning system's steps for learning? a) Use new knowledge to gain insights. b) Accept the challenge. c) Avoid challenges that are difficult for you. d) React to the challenge.

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c) Avoid challenges that are difficult for you.

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Choose the appropriate order for the FOCUS learning system: a) insight > reaction > challenge b) challenge > reaction > insight > action c) reaction > challenge > insight d) action > reaction > insight > challenge

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b) challenge > reaction > insight > action

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Choose the statement that is false: a) Values can change. b) Values can conflict with one another. c) Values can serve as guideposts for making everyday choices. d) Values are the same for everyone.

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d) Values are the same for everyone.

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Indulging in instant gratification can sometimes be harmful to student success. Which of the following examples of instant gratification would not be harmful? a) You adopt a stray dog to keep you and your roommates company. b) You charge a round trip airline ticket for spring break in September, before knowing the schedule for exams during the spring term. c) You decide Thursday night to leave for a ski trip the next day because you don't have any Friday classes. d) You buy an iPod at the bookstore before buying all of your books because podcasts are available for some of your classes.

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c) You decide Thursday night to leave for a ski trip the next day because you don't have any Friday classes.

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You did not study for the biology midterm and failed. Which of the following reactions to what happened is the best example of a constructive response? a) You decide to drop the course. b) Rather than becoming too upset, you decide to improve your study strategies for the next test. c) What was on the test was not in your notes. You are upset, and you send an email to your instructor asking why he didn't do an in-class review before the exam. d) You are worried that you may not pass the course, so you decide to meet with classmates to find out if they failed too.

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b) Rather than becoming too upset, you decide to improve your study strategies for the next test.

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Which of the following is the best example of realistic goal? a) Because math is your toughest class, you decide to attend math tutoring at least once a week before the midterm. b) You decide to spend the entire evening writng a 25 page research paper. c) After you receive a warning from the dean at midterm that you are failing all of your courses, you decide that you will start going to class and get all \"A's.\" d) To lighten your course load next fall, you decide to take 22 credits in the spring.

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a) Because math is your toughest class, you decide to attend math tutoring at least once a week before the midterm.

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The saying, \"a dream is a goal without legs\" means which of the following: a) Dreams without a plan won't get you anywhere. b) Dreams are really important and should always guide you. c) Dreams are not as important as making money. d) Dreams are important to relieve stress.

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a) Dreams without a plan won't get you anywhere.

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Which of the following is the best place to start when learning something new? a) questioning why you need to learn it. b) determining what you don't know c) figuring out how long it will take to learn. d) identifying what you think you already know.

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d) identifying what you think you already know.

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According to the author, intrinsic motivation is critical to college success. Which of the following is not an example of intrinsic motivation? a) feeling challenged in your classes b) studying because you like to learn new things. c) setting high standards for your academic work. d) doing well to please your family.

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d) doing well to please your family.

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Which of the following illustrates a positive application of the phrase, \"some situations cannot be changed, but attitudes can?\" a) Your friend just bought an expensive DVD player. Inside you are jealous. He never has to work and you work every weekend. b) Math has always been difficult for you. Your current major requires you to take two math classes, so you change your major. c) Your teacher's accent makes it hard for you to understand her. You make an appointment to ask if you can get a copy of her notes. d) Your best friend is a neat freak. You have a talk with her and tell her to lighten up.

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c) Your teacher's accent makes it hard for you to understand her. You make an appointment to ask if you an get a copy of her notes.

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase, \"If you can and you don't, it means you won't\"; a) If you have the ability, you will succeed. b) If you try hard enough, you will succeed. c) If you fail, try again. d) If you have the ability and don't try, you won't succeed.

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d) If you have the ability and don't try, you won't succeed.

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According to research, all of the following statements accurately describe how performers and learners behaved when given tasks that were too difficult for them except: a) learners criticized performers. b) performers felt anxious and helpless. c) learners coached themselves to try harder. d) performers felt that their weaknesses might be revealed.

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c) Learners coached themselves to try harder.

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Many values are important in life, both in terms of short term and long term choices. Which value is most critical to success in college? a) determination b) kindness c) happiness d) generosity

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a) determination

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Multitasking can help give you the self-discipline you need to focus and study. a) True b) False

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b) False

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According to the author, learning takes place when it relates to you personally, and insights have no impact unless they lead to change. a) true b) false

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a) true

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The basic difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is that intrinsic motivation comes from inside yourself and extrinsic motivation comes from outside yourself. a) true b) false

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a) true

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The four C=Factors of intrinsic motivation to succeed in college are curiosity, control, capability, and challenge. a) true b) false

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b) false

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People who are optimistic about how well they performed on a task always do better than those who think they did poorly. a) true b) false

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a) true

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According to the text, all the following points offer good advice about reading except: a) take stock of your own reading challenges b) converse with the author c) read only things that are interesting to you d) adjust your reading style

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c) read only things that are interesting to you

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A common approach to reading and studying is called: a) R2D2 b) SQ3R c) SSURP d) ACCs of R

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b) SQ3R

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All the following statements describe Katie Alexander (the character in this chapter's FOCUS Challenge Case) except: a) she is not used to reading much b) she has trouble seeing how the class connects to things she needs to learn c) she refers watching movies to reading d) she oversleeps and does not make it to class regularly.

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d) she oversleeps and does not make it to class regularly.

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Liz reads the word metacognition in this chapter, but still does not understand what it means. She should do all the following except: a) look it up in a dictionary b) email her instructor to ask for another definition c) ask her best friend to explain it d) reread the section of the chapter to try to figure out the meaning through context

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c) ask her best friend to explain it.

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Which of the following is not important to being a good reader? a) reading is a process; understanding is the goal. b) reading is a race, so read as fast as you can. c) reading more frequently, even though it's not your favorite pastime, helps you become a better reader. d) reading requires that you occasionally back up or repeat.

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b) reading is a race, so read as fast as you can.

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What does \"learning the language\" of an academic content area mean? a) Study hard in foreign language class because you may need this for a study abroad trip. b) Learning a foreign language is critical to understanding different cultures. c) Learning more than one language is easier for a child than it is for an adult. d) Learn the vocabulary of introductory courses because advanced courses in the same content area will often use similar vocabulary.

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d) Learn the vocabulary of introductory courses because advanced courses in the same content area will often use similar vocabulary.

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The difference between \"fast food reading\" and \"fine dining food reading\" is like the difference between: a) reading all night to cram for a test and buying Cliff Notes b) reading every chance you can get and reading only when you have time. c) reading for pleasure and reading for content d) skimming the main points of a reading assignment and taking the time to read in depth.

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d) skimming the main points of a reading assignment and taking the time to read in depth.

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Dissecting a text means: a) breaking up reading time into short segments b) separating segments of a reading assignment by topic c) distinguishing between fact and fiction d) taking notes in the margins to explain something or ask questions

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d) taking notes in the margins to explain something or ask questions.

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Which of the following is the best technique used by successful readers? a) a technique prescribed by their instructor b) a technique that includes writing c) a technique that includes reading aloud d) a technique that students have successfully developed for themselves.

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d) a technique that students have successfully developed for themselves.

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Becoming a good reader can also help you become a better writer and a better student. a) True b) False

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a) True

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You can always infer a word's meaning by reading the surrounding material and using context clues. a) true b) false

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b) false

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A good way for finding the main idea of a reading is to work on your understanding of the building blocks of language. a) true b) false

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b) false

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If you have a learning disability, you should talk to your instructors to arrange reducing your workload. a) true b) false

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b) false

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Knowing what the assignment is asking you to do, knowing who your audience is and what you want them to know, composing a strong thesis statement, asking if you have done enough research, and setting in between target dates for the three stages of writing are questions you should ask yourself when in the _______ stage of writing. a) proofing b) writing c) rewriting d) prewriting

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d) prewriting

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Beginning by writing what's on your mind, beginning with the words, \"the purpose of this paper is...\", working with a tutor in your writing campus center, changing the audience, and playing a role are techniques the book lists for what stage of writing? a) proofing b) writing c) rewriting d) prewriting

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b) writing

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The book stages that rewriting or revising is more than just editing. It is: a) Making major overhauls if necessary b) checking grammar alone c) none of these d) running spell check only.

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a) making major overhuals if necessary

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leaving the paper alone for a period of time, asking for feedback, editing ruthlessly, deciding on an organization format, and proofreading extensively are suggestions the book lists for what stage of writing? a) proofing b) writing c) rewriting d) prewriting

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c) rewriting

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The book suggest that writing a paper is like building. Words, sentences, and paragraphs are your tools. It lists 7 suggestions for a good paper, all beginning with C. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven? a) Clear and Complete b) Compelling and Convincing c) Clean and Concrete d) Correct and Concise

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c) Clean and Concrete

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Knowing the purpose, knowing the people who will be your listeners, knowing the place, preparing planning, showing personality, and performing are suggestions your book provides for a) Presenting/Speaking b) Writing c) Rewriting d) Prewriting

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a) presenting/speaking

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FOCUS lists ten strategies for managing anxiety about public speaking. Which of the following is not one of the then? a) Preparation, dressing well, & using original humor b) harnessing positive energy, visualizing success, take mistakes in stride, and pretend that you're confident even when you don't feel it. c) All of the above are suggestions given by the book. d) Using gestures and other movement, practicing in the space where you are expected to speak, & practice in front of a small supportive audience.

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Which type of note taking uses both side of the brain?

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Mind Maps

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Which type of note taking allows for self testing?

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Cornell System

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Which type of note taking is good at showing relationships between ideas?

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Mind Maps

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Which type of note taking is where instructor gives a copy of the notes with key words missing and the students must supply the missing words while listening to the lectures?

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Guided Notes

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What is a good note taking strategy for visual learners?

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Mind Maps

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With which note taking technique do you use the right hand column to write the key terms and concepts?

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Parallel Notes

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In which note taking technique is summarizing an excellent way to make sure that you've understood the substance of the lecture?

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Outlining

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What is the oldest, most trusted form of note taking?

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Cornell System

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In which note taking technique do you divide the paper into two columns, the left hand column is 1/2 to 2 inches? The right hand column is about 4 inches.

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In which note taking technique do you write specifics related to each slide including examples that illustrate the main topics?

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Note taking on instructor handouts.

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In which note taking technique do you print out the professor's lecture notes, if provided, and bring them to class where you record your own notes from what you are hearing as the professor lectures in the class?

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Parallel Notes

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Which note taking system was devised by educator, Walter Pauk?

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Cornell System

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In which note taking system are notes taken on the right side of the paper where they include definitions, examples and short phrases (details)?

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Cornell System

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Multitasking

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doing many different things at once.

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Deep Learner

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Someone who learns everything they can about a topic.

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Take Stock

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Evaluate your progress

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Extrinsically

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Outside yourself

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Intrinsically

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Inside yourself

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Attitude

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State of mind or mental position

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Aptitude

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Natural ability

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Constructive Responses

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statements or actions that promote improvement

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Self-Handicapping

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Hurting your own chances to succeed.

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Performers

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Someone who is driven to appear smart.

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Learners

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Someone who is driven to learn, even by making mistakes.

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Value

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Something you think is important

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Goals

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Something you make specific plans to achieve

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Dreams

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Something you wish for

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True/False: Intelligence can be cultivated through learning.

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True: this is a belief proven by learners...not performers

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Associates Degree

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A two year degree which can transfer to a 4 year college. Core curriculum classes like english, math and science are required to earn one.

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Certificate

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A certificate does not require core curriculum classes. Not all the certificate will transfer to a 4 year college. Can be obtained quicker than an Associates Degree.

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Syllabus

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Course schedule....see more detailed list on study sheet

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\"The System\"

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The approach used in the book to help you learn. It's Challenge > Reaction > Insight > Action.

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Engagement

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emotional and psychological commitment to a task

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Facilitators

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Guides

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Orators

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Public Speakers

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Supplementary

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Extra

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Summary

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A condensed version of the main points

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Tangent

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a sudden change of subject

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impending

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upcoming

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Summarizing

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a process of writing a brief overview of all your notes from one lecture.

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Podcasts and Videocasts allow you to

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preview or listen to the lecture before class.

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Manipulating notes

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Working with your notes by typing them out later.

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Paraphrasing notes

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Process of putting your notes into your own words. Recopy your notes or your instructor's prepared lecture notes, translating them into words you understand and examples that are meaningful to you.

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Focused Listening

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Same as hard listening

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Rapid Fire Lecturer

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Fast lecturer. Best to use supplementary materials and print out before class. Write notes on those materials...like the slides

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Slow go Lecturer

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Opposite of Rapid Fire Lecturer...person talks slow

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All Over the Map Lecturer

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Unorganized lecture...difficult to follow. You have to organize the lecture notes you take into something easier to understand after class.

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Guided Notes

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Lecture outlines or slides provided prior to class.

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Parallel Note Taking

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Print out your instructors guided notes and make parallel notes on the blank side of the page.

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Primary Sources

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Works written by authors themselves, like the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (that he wrote himself).

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Scholarly Research

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Articles in academic journals, like the studies about reading and college students, footnoted at the end of the last paragraph.

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Context

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Words, sentences, and/or paragraphs around an unknown word that help you unlock its meaning

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Inference

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A conclusion reached from hints or clues about something.

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Main Idea

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Central message a writer is trying to get across.

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Commentary

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A record of your opinion

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Cultural Literacy

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Core Knowledge - things that everyone knows - that helps put things into context and give them meaning.

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Thesis

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your mainpoints, summed up in a sentence (or two) what you intend to prove in your paper.

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