Context Clues
What do we call a determination or conclusion made based on clues that are not directly states (also known as reading between the lines)?
Making an inference
What are credentials?
Degrees, certifications, official positions that give a person expertise in a field
TRUE or FALSE
The best way to approach all reading assignments is to start at the first page and read thoroughly to the end.
FALSE
Writing a [ ] is when you restate a short amount of text in your own words without changing the length, amount of detail, or meaning.
paraphrase
A variety of delicate seashells were spread on the glistening white sand. Waves of the clearest aquamarine water came up to the shore with their soothing sounds, and seagulls cried in the distance.
Imagery
While shopping at the mall, Jan's friends noticed she stopped frequently to take selfies and pose in mirrors. She also had no compliments for her friends when they tried on pretty dresses. They worried she might be becoming conceited. What might conceited mean?
Having too much admiration for oneself; viewing oneself as superios; egotistical; "full of yourself"
What is bias?
It is an attitude for or against a person, group, organization, or idea.
Looking to see whether a writer uses more positive or negative [ ] (word choice) to discuss a topic can help a reader detect bias in a text.
diction
A searchable, digital collection of articles and/or other texts held by a university's library is called a [ ].
When Golda performed the skateboard jump, she practically soared as high as a kite.
Simile
Unlike her gregarious brother, Alma was very shy and withdrawn at parties. What could it mean to be gregarious?
Outgoing, enjoys meeting and interacting with other people
Why is a smartphone designer who works for the Samsung or Apple company not necessarily credible as a source for an essay about the dangers of too much screen time?
Their interest in designing and selling the most popular phones makes it hard for them to be objective ("conflict of interest bias").
What is the difference between qualitative data and quantitative data?
Qualitative data can be measured and represented with numbers; qualitative data uses words to summarize trends, survey responses, etc.
The word used to describe a summary that is shorter than an original text yet effectively incorporates the most important details is:
a. concise
b. accurate
c. objective
a. concise
The way the old man sat contemplatively under the shade of the tree was reminiscent of ancient Buddha deep in meditation.
allusion to a spritual figure (also metaphorical)
Nelson really disliked political arguments at the dinner table. They were anathema to him. What could anathema mean?
Very disliked; appalling
What can you click on a website to learn more about its purpose and quality?
About/ About Us
How can you quickly get help from a university librarian without leaving your dorm room?
You can use the "Ask a Librarian" chat on the library website.
State 3 ways you can change a sentence in order to paraphrase it effectively.
Any 3: use synonyms, use antonyms, change between negative and positive, change parts of speech, change order, change between active and passive voice, combine sentences
Mr. Wesley's tears were a river flowing down his cheeks when he experienced the beauty and emotion of Papuan song and dance.
Metaphor
The school building was devoid of warmth and cheer, and unsurprisingly, many of the students walked around with sad and sullen expressions on their faces. What might devoid mean? What could sullen mean?
Devoid of = without, lacking, missing
Sullen = sad
If you read an opinion article about a controversial issue, which may be biased, what can you do to get a more complete understanding of the issue?
You can read the topic overview in Opposing Viewpoints. You can also search the web for informational articles and/or articles that represent a variety of opinions.
A professor has assigned 40 pages of textbook reading and said everyone will discuss it in tomorrow's class for participation points. What can you do to help yourself focus, understand, and remember important parts better?
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Explain what happens when an academic article goes through the peer review process.
-A writer/group of writers conduct research and write an article about it
-They send the article to the editor of a scholarly journal
-The editor sends the article to a team of peer experts in the same field as the writer
-The peers send feedback about the quality of the article
-The editor uses the feedback to decide whether to publish the article, send it back for revisions, or reject it
Create a sentence with your own metaphor, simile, or allusion.
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