Vocabulary
Where might you find mentorship at UW-Madison? Give 1 example of a specific person/office/program.
Many answers possible: professors, academic advisors, peer advisors, Career Mentoring, etc.
What does "ambi-" mean?
both / double
Is this an example of direct or indirect citation?
Tech leaders were surprised by how quickly artificial intelligence transitioned from a novel experiment into an essential workplace tool (Roose, 2024).
Direct citation from Roose's article
How many subtopics are in the example global summary? You don't have to name them, just give the number.
3
In what situation might you use a pseudonym? Why?
Many answers possible. One example: on social media, to maintain privacy.
Complete the sentence: Intramural sports are played ___________ the same school or institution.
within
Who is the original source of this idea?
According to research by Dr. Sarah Chen, irregular sleep cycles diminish cognitive functioning over time (as cited in Park, 2024).
Dr. Sarah Chen, being cited in Park's article (indirect citation)
Identify 2 pivots in the example global summary.
Examples: In addition to..., Finally..., Based on these points/findings...
If a student is placed on academic probation, what consequences might they face? Give 2 examples.
Many answers possible: credit limits, mandatory advising/counseling, losing financial aid/scholarships, not graduating (on time), etc.
How many decades are in a century?
10
(decade = 10 years; century = 100 years)
Paddiston cites this idea from Earle (2023) in her 2024 article: Rapid ocean warming degrades coral reef ecosystems faster than natural adaptation can occur.
Create an appropriate and accurate citation for this paraphrase, using the info above.
(Earle, 2023, as cited in Paddiston, 2024)
OR
According to Earle (2023)... (as cited in Paddiston, 2024).
Which subtopic contains ideas that belong exclusively to Giles?
Subtopic #2 (external challenges)
What is something you have an affinity for? Every person in your group must give an answer.
Many answers possible: anything you are naturally/instinctively drawn to or enjoy
What is the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication? Briefly explain the meaning of both words.
interpersonal = how you talk to others / communication between 2+ people
intrapersonal = how you talk to yourself / communication within your own mind
Paraphrase and cite this idea from Albarran's 2025 article: "As a biracial woman coming from a conservative family in a small city with fewer people than the university as a whole, I felt lost and out of place."
Example: According to Albarran (2025), she felt isolated at her university because of her background as a biracial woman from a conservative small town.
Which subtopic contains the most important information from the article? Explain your answer.
Any answer possible with a good argument/reason! (But I would choose subtopic #3, as it discusses the most serious challenges students may face + what universities should do to support them)
Create your own sentence that shows you understand the meaning/how to use pronounced.
Examples: I have a pronounced accent when I speak Arabic. / There has been a pronounced improvement in the weather this week.
Give 2 words that use the prefix trans- and explain what they mean.
Examples: translate, transport, transform, transatlantic, transfer, transparent, transgender (trans = across, through, beyond)
Paraphrase and cite this idea from Hurley's 2026 article: "Being a culturally competent communicator means practicing what Crenshaw (1989) calls structural awareness—recognizing how systems of privilege and oppression can affect individuals differently depending on the identities they carry."
Example: Structural awareness, or understanding how our different identities can influence how we experience systems of discrimination and privilege, is essential for effective intercultural communication (Crenshaw, 1989, as cited in Hurley, 2026).
What is the purpose of this summary, and who is the intended audience?
purpose = to inform us of the article's main points
audience = students/educators (people invested in this topic) who have not read the original article