Question 1

According to the text,the most important aspect of taking notes is

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Listening and thinking are the most central aspects of notetaking.

Question 2

A good "warm-up" for class is reviewing your notes and assignments from the previous class.

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Reviewing notes before class refreshes your memory about the class/topic and gets you in the right frame of mind for class.

Question 3

The key to good notetaking is copying down in complete sentences every word the instructor says.

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Using complete sentences and capturing every word will bog you down and distract you from understanding the main points of the lecture.

Question 4

The underlying main idea of a lecture,or the meaning behind the overt message you hear,is referred to in the text as the

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Being able to identify the meta-message is a crucial task in taking effective notes.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about taking notes in outline form are correct? Click all that apply.

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Outlining a lecture has many important benefits including helping you stay focused,determining the structure of the lecture and how the key points are related.Overall,it helps you process and remember the material better.

Question 6

Study notes provide a summary of the key points of your reading material.

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Having a summary of the key points is one of the main benefits of good study notes.

Question 7

Asking questions in class is

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Asking questions helps you better understand what your instructor is saying,helps you personalize the material,increases your involvement in class,and allows you to personally engage with the instructor.

Question 8

Highlighting,annotating,circling,and writing margin notes are all skills used for taking study notes on

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When taking notes from a source that you are allowed to write on,it is best to take active notes by marking in the text.

Question 9

Linking new information to what you already know,integrating the information,and creating concept maps will help you to remember material better and is all part of the ___________ phase of the P.O.W.E.R.plan.

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Notetaking doesn't end when the lecture stops.It is very important to revisit your notes so that you really learn the material.Rethinking promotes the transfer of information into long-term memory.

Question 10

_______________ is a method of graphically grouping and connecting key ideas and themes.

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Concept mapping helps you rethink the material in a new way and helps tie the material together.

Question 11

The key to effective notetaking is to keep a balance between too many and too few notes.

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Notes that capture the most important points raised in class will optimize your recall and mastery of the course subject matter.

Question 12

If you have a "problem instructor," you should avoid asking questions about the material,since you won't understand the instructor's responses.

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You are not the only one struggling with the instructor's shortcomings.You will be doing everyone in the class a favor by asking questions.

Question 13

Which of the following is considered a good notetaking tip?

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One way to speed up the notetaking process is through the use of abbreviations.

Question 14

It is important to complete all assignments before coming to class

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Completing all assignments before class makes you familiar with terms and prepares you for the class lecture.

Question 15

Once you have taken notes,you should not alter them.

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When reviewing your notes,you should do so with an eye towards improving them.

Question 16

Which of the following are organizational steps recommended for notetaking? Click all that apply.

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Bringing a laptop to class has both advantages and disadvantages.Weigh them carefully and make your decision based on the pros and cons.And always download any materials the instructor provides for you on the course website.These frequently include a PowerPoint presentation that you can use as a basis for notetaking.

Question 17

How can you identify an instructor's goals for a course? Click all that apply.

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By reading the syllabus and paying attention during the introductory class session,you can identify the goals for the course.

Question 18

When taking notes,you should write in phrases,using only key words or terms.

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Save full sentences for definitions or quotes that your instructor clearly wants you to know word for word.

Question 19

When taking notes from a book in the library,you should

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When taking notes from sources that you can't write on,you should treat the source like a lecture.

Question 20

It doesn't matter when you review your notes,just as long as you review them at some point before the exam.

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It is important to review your notes soon after the lecture,ideally within the same day.

Quiz 3: Taking Notes