a method of organization to clarify the meaning of key concepts; uses analogies, direct definitions with examples or descriptions (such as; for example)
What is DEFINITION/EXAMPLE?
100
explaining something someone else wrote, but IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What is PARAPHRASE?
100
illustrates information by using parallel rectangular BARS of varying lengths to contrast information- useful in Math and all sciences
What is a BAR GRAPH?
100
very linear organization of information and uses ROMAN NUMERALS
What is an OUTLINE?
200
method that lists a series of ideas or items (also; and; another; besides)
What is LISTING?
200
method that shows steps or chronological order of events (now; later; next; often; since; by)
What is SEQUENCE?
200
a symbol or notation you write in your textbook beside important information that you want to remember
What is a MARGIN CUE?
200
represents data by using a CIRCLE to show the WHOLE & slices or wedges to show how that whole is divided up- useful in Math and all sciences
What is a PIE GRAPH?
200
can be proven as a TRUE statement
What is a FACT?
300
method that breaks apart a concept/presents basic elements (another way; one way; features; is made up of; involves)
What is ANALYSIS?
300
reading section by section; asking and answering questions
What is STUDY-READ?
300
shows data/information on a grid with vertical and horizontal axes and dots- useful in Math and all sciences
What is a LINE GRAPH?
300
a visual aid that condenses large amounts of text material in a table- useful in nursing, etc.
What is a CHART?
300
a judgment, decision, or opinion you reach AFTER thinking about or investigating an issue
What is a CONCLUSION?
400
method author uses to show WHY something happened and the EFFECTS that occured as a result (because; so, therefore; then)
What is CAUSE/EFFECT?
400
you ask yourself questions in order to understand what you have read about in relation to what you already know about a subject- (write in a learning journal)
What is REVIEW?
400
a circle in the middle (main idea) with line drawings that show the relationships between ideas- useful in most disciplines
What is a MIND MAP/CONCEPT MAP?
400
a visual aid that shows compare/contrast or cause/effect - useful in all sciences
What is a DIAGRAM?
400
a statement of judgment based on what YOU THINK
What is an OPINION?
500
method that shows how concepts are ALIKE and DIFFERENT (but; although; however; yet; like; then)
What is COMPARE/CONTRAST?
500
to restate the original meaning of someone else's writing but in brief form; can use some of the exact wording
What is a SUMMARY?
500
thinking about HOW or WHY you're reading- Am I CONNECTING? Am I QUESTIONING? Am I PREDICTING? Am I VISUALIZING?
What is METACOGNITION?
500
a visual aid that works well to show compare/contrast, classifying, and cause/effect- useful in nursing, etc.
What is a TABLE?
500
a conclusion with at least one reason to support it