Study Skills
What is time management?
the process of planning and organizing your time in the best way
Who's responsibility is it to get a student set up with Accommodations?
It is the students job to advocate for accommodations.
What is the difference between a full time and a part time student?
Full time students are taking a full course load of classes (4-6 courses), and a part time student is taking less than a full course load (1-3 classes).
What is one example of when a college student might have to do additional research?
Working on a project, writing a paper, studying for an exam, want to find additional information.
What is the highest degree someone can earn at MassBay Community College?
Associates Degree
What is one way to study?
Reread notes, use flashcards, try teaching someone, practice rewriting notes, watch supplemental videos
What are Academic Accommodations?
Alterations to the environment or format of work to help students learn material in an appropriate way.
List 3 academic responsibilities of a college student.
Attending class, arriving on time, arriving prepared, completing assignments on time, accessing supports when needed, communicating with professor, practice good time management, making sure you are caught up on work.
What is plagiarism?
Taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own.
What do new MassBay students have to take before signing up for a Math or English Class?
The placement test/ Accuplacer
When are 2 examples of when college students take notes?
During a lecture, reading a textbook, reading an article, watching a video
What is the role of the Academic Achievement Center?
The Academic Achievement Center supports students be successful in their class. They have tutors and learning specialists to help if you are struggling in a subject, or on an assignment.
List 3 independent living responsibilities of a college student.
Completing laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, completing ADL's, keeping room organized, purchasing cleaning supplies, eating at appropriate meal times, communicating with roommates or housemates, transporting yourself to a from campus.
What are the two most common citation styles?
MLA and APA
How many degree and certificate options does MassBay offer?
a) 83
b) 71
c) 40
d) 59
b) 71
What are 3 ways college students can stay organized?
Use a planner, bring a backpack, use folders, reference your syllabus, write important due dates down, use color coding,
What are 3 examples of possible Accommodations?
extended time on exams, alternative testing space, use of a scribe, use of a recording device, use of technology in class, use of calculators, copies of notes from classmates, access to audiobooks, use of an interpreter or translator
List 3 financial responsibilities of college students.
Buying groceries, buying cleaning supplies, paying tuition, paying room and board or rent, paying for leisure activities, buying or renting textbooks
How can you check if a source is reliable?
make sure it isn't an ad, make sure it isn't a blog where anyone can post, check if the information matches that from other sources, look at the domain name (.edu/ .org/ .gov/ .com)
What year was MassBay founded?
a) 1922
b) 1961
c) 1812
d) 2000
b) 1961
Explain the "Outline Method" of taking notes
In the outline method, you use bullet points to show a hierarchy. Headings and upper bullet points are used to show the main idea, and sub bullet points are used to fill in the smaller details.
Explain the process of getting Accommodations.
Students must meet with an accessibility specialist from their college and provide testing. Together they will identify what accommodations will make sense for that student.
What is one example of a support office (other than the AAC), and explain what they can help with.
Student Government Association: clubs
Academic Advisor: course management, choosing class
Financial Services: paying for college, finding scholarships
Counseling Services: stress management
Career Services: find a job
Residential advisor: roommate trouble
What should be included in an in-text citation?
An in-text citation usually comes after a quote, and should include the last name, publication year, and page number.
(Name, year, p. #)
How many campuses does MassBay Community College have? (bonus points if you can name the towns)
3
Wellesley, Ashland, and Framingham