Vocabulary
Would you ever want to ride in an autonomous car? Why or why not?
Autonomous = self-driving
Some people might like the convenience of this, but others might have safety concerns or prefer driving themselves.
What does "psycho-" mean?
mind / mental
Which idea does not belong in a selective summary focused on effective study strategies:
Working on example questions/problems
Reviewing with classmates
Asking your professor/TA questions about the exam
Regularly meeting with your academic advisor
Turning off devices/notifications that may distract you
Regularly meeting with your academic advisor
Helpful for general academic success/assistance, but not a study strategy
What is a systemic problem that a society/country might face? Give 1 example.
Many answers possible: racism, sexism, income/wealth inequality, social inequality, corruption, etc.
Complete the sentence: If a robot is malfunctioning, it is doing its job ___________.
poorly / badly
How many subtopics/themes are being summarized in this selective summary? Name it/them.
In the article "The Quantum Canopy," Dr. Maya Lin reports that researchers have uncovered how ancient redwood forests use quantum coherence during photosynthesis to achieve amazing energy efficiency. More specifically, Lin discusses how these findings could revolutionize solar panel technology as well as advance our understanding of plant biology.
2 subtopics: (1) how these findings could revolutionize solar panel technology, and (2) how these findings advance our understanding of plant biology
UW-Madison has a holistic admissions process. Name at least 3 things they might look at before accepting or rejecting a student.
Examples: GPA, SAT or ACT test scores, personal statement, recommendation letters, extracurriculars, work/volunteering background, etc.
What do paleoclimatologists study?
paleo = old; climate = climate; logy = study of
They study Earth's ancient/historical climates
Identify and correct the mistake in the 1st sentence of this selective summary: In Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen, Aurelien Breeden reports that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to physicist Francis Halzen for his pioneering achievements in astrophysics.
The title of the article needs quotation marks: In "Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen", Aurelien Breeden reports...
What has been the most jarring experience you've had in the US/in Madison? Every person in your group must give an answer.
Could be anything surprising, unsettling, strange/different from your previous experiences
Give 2 words that use the prefix mis- and explain what they mean.
Examples: mistake, misinterpret, misplace, misunderstand, etc.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect citations. Use the example below in your explanation:
Thompson (2018) explains that when city officials design parks with gathering areas, residents are more likely to interact and build relationships. Programs like “green prescriptions,” where doctors encourage patients to spend time in nature, have also helped people feel more socially connected in cities like Vancouver (Lee, as cited in Patel, 2021).
Direct = citing ideas/info from the source that first states them (we have read the original source like Thompson or Patel)
Indirect = citing ideas/info that are quoted/cited from another source (or person) within an article (we have not read the original source -- Lee)
Create your own sentence that shows you understand the meaning/how to use camaraderie.
Examples: There is a strong sense of camaraderie among Brewers team members. / Going through difficult situations with other people can create camaraderie.
Both microaggressions and macroaggressions can be used to discriminate against people. Give an example of each type of discrimination.
microaggression = small, subtle comments or actions (usually against 1 person)
macroaggression = obvious, direct, and/or systemic discrimation (usually against a whole group)
Paraphrase and correctly cite this idea from IHEP's 2026 article: Fayelynn says, “TAs are given resources to teach but little space to process their own experience. If you don’t support the TAs, they cannot effectively support the students.”
Example answer: According to Fayelynn, TAs need opportunities to discuss their teaching and personal experiences, as they cannot effectively help students if universities don't support them first (IHEP, 2026).