Chapter 1-2
The A component of the SMART goal-setting framework can help you set goals that are
within the realm of what is possible
According to the text, what is the most important aspect of taking notes
active listening and thinking
Define academic honesty
only turning in your own work
The ability to determine what information is necessary and then locate, evaluate and use the information is known as
information literacy
The time period in which you are most awake and motivated is known as
prime time
A college education improves your ability to...
be a critical thinker
A Tactile/kinesthetic learner learns best by
touching and manipulating objects
define attention span
the length of time you sustain focus
Why is a course catalog important
it's a resource containing college requirements
What is a way to deal with procrastination
break large tasks into small pieces
What behaviors will help you when you find yourself falling behind in your schedule
reassessing your goals and priorities
When you're using a digital textbook, what should you look for when taking notes
key ideas, definitions, quotations, formulas
What is a word or phrase formed by the first letters of a series of terms known as
acronym
The ABBCC structure stands for
argument, background, body, counterarguments, conclusion
A visual/graphic learner learns best by
visualizing a task or concept or recalling a mental picture
How much time should you allocate to your homework
3 hours for every one hour of class
What type of processing concentrates more on the processing of information in verbal relationships
left brain
What is a sentence in which the first letters of the words correspond to the material that is to be remembered known as
acrostic
What three techniques can you use to write papers effectively
make an outline, organize notecards, write the thesis statement first
What are 3 reasons why it is important to take notes in outline form
keeps your mind from drifting, forces you to determine the structure of the lecture, helps you process and remember material
What is the time breakdown for the Pomodoro Method
25-minute work sessions then take a 5-minute break
What type of processing concentrates more on the processing of information in nonverbal relationships
right brain
What three ways can you prepare for a test
make flash cards, form a study group, manage test anxiety
Even if you're paraphrasing, why must you cite your sources when you're writing your research paper?
to give readers information so they can follow up on the subject AND to give the author credit
If you are sensitive to other people's moods and aware of other people's intentions, you have a strong...
interpersonal intelligence