Question 1

Prepare an outline based on this chapter of your textbook.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers should ideally list something similar to the main headings of the chapter as the first level of the outline (denoted with Roman numerals). The next level of the outline (using uppercase letters) may include key points from each section, and the third level (using Arabic numbers) should include facts or details from each section.

Question 2

The Cornell system of note taking organizes each page of your notes into sections that allow you to expand your notes after a lecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which method of note taking involves organizing main ideas, key concepts, and supporting details into a series of rows and columns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cornell system 
B)  outlining 
C)  charting 
D)  mapping 
A)  Cornell system 
B)  outlining 
C)  charting 
D)  mapping C

Question 4

Which type of information should you record verbatim?

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematical formulas 
B)  descriptions of literary characters 
C)  causes of historical events 
D)  explanations of philosophical ideals 
A)  mathematical formulas 
B)  descriptions of literary characters 
C)  causes of historical events 
D)  explanations of philosophical ideals

Question 5

The right method for taking notes is the Cornell system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A graphical depiction of course material that includes nodes and branches is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  chart. 
B)  outline. 
C)  hybrid. 
D)  map. 
A)  chart. 
B)  outline. 
C)  hybrid. 
D)  map.

Question 7

You should use the same note-taking strategies for online classes that you use for traditional classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you are preparing to take notes during a lecture, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  review the course syllabus before class. 
B)  read the chapters related to the lecture as soon as possible after class. 
C)  try out a new note-taking app for the first time. 
D)  leave your previous class early to give yourself plenty of time to set up for the lecture. 
A)  review the course syllabus before class. 
B)  read the chapters related to the lecture as soon as possible after class. 
C)  try out a new note-taking app for the first time. 
D)  leave your previous class early to give yourself plenty of time to set up for the lecture.

Question 9

A student should consider using accommodations for note taking if he or she:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a first-year student. 
B)  has an exam coming up in the class. 
C)  has a disability. 
D)  wants to spend more time studying. 
A)  is a first-year student. 
B)  has an exam coming up in the class. 
C)  has a disability. 
D)  wants to spend more time studying.

Question 10

When using the Cornell system, where should you put the summary section?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the top of the page 
B)  at the bottom of the page 
C)  on the right side of the page 
D)  on the left side of the page 
A)  at the top of the page 
B)  at the bottom of the page 
C)  on the right side of the page 
D)  on the left side of the page

Question 11

To engage with the key information while taking notes in class, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  actively listen and participate. 
B)  record the instructor's words verbatim. 
C)  avoid using abbreviations and symbols. 
D)  take notes without focusing on what is being said. 
A)  actively listen and participate. 
B)  record the instructor's words verbatim. 
C)  avoid using abbreviations and symbols. 
D)  take notes without focusing on what is being said.

Question 12

Which approach should you use when you fall behind when writing notes during a lecture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop writing and go back to where you fell behind. 
B)  Immediately ask the instructor to repeat the section. 
C)  Make a mark beside the section you missed and keep writing. 
D)  Skip the section you missed and concentrate on what you can. 
A)  Stop writing and go back to where you fell behind. 
B)  Immediately ask the instructor to repeat the section. 
C)  Make a mark beside the section you missed and keep writing. 
D)  Skip the section you missed and concentrate on what you can.

Question 13

It is a good idea to review your notes after you take them to fill in missing information. This review should take place within:

Accepted Answer

A)  one day. 
B)  three days. 
C)  one week. 
D)  two weeks. 
A)  one day. 
B)  three days. 
C)  one week. 
D)  two weeks.

Question 14

When you are sitting in class and realize that you don't understand what your instructor is lecturing about, you are using:

Accepted Answer

A)  metacognition. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  transformation. 
A)  metacognition. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  accommodation. 
D)  transformation.

Question 15

Select a class you would like to take in the next term, and describe how you would prepare to take notes for that class. Discuss the actions you would take before taking notes, and explain why you would take those actions.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Question 16

When labeling your notes, you do NOT need to include the:

Accepted Answer

A)  title of the course. 
B)  date. 
C)  section number of the course. 
D)  topic of the lecture. 
A)  title of the course. 
B)  date. 
C)  section number of the course. 
D)  topic of the lecture.

Question 17

When you paraphrase, you:

Accepted Answer

A)  participate in a class discussion. 
B)  restate information in your own words. 
C)  develop an argument to answer a question. 
D)  record information without processing it. 
A)  participate in a class discussion. 
B)  restate information in your own words. 
C)  develop an argument to answer a question. 
D)  record information without processing it.

Question 18

Describe the methods you have used for note taking in the past. After reading this chapter, do you plan to change the way you take notes? Explain how and why, or why not.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct ans

Question 19

Usagi is writing her notes in the outline format and has just written a second-level key point to support a first-level point. Now she needs to add an example on the third level to support the second-level key point. Which notation should she use to indicate that the example is a third-level point?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  i 
C)  A 
D)  1 
A)  I 
B)  i 
C)  A 
D)  1

Question 20

List three benefits of participating in class.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct answers shoul

Prepare an outline based on this chapter of your textbook.

The Cornell system of note taking organizes each page of your notes into sections that allow you to expand your notes after a lecture.

Which method of note taking involves organizing main ideas, key concepts, and supporting details into a series of rows and columns?

Which type of information should you record verbatim?

The right method for taking notes is the Cornell system.

A graphical depiction of course material that includes nodes and branches is called a(n):

You should use the same note-taking strategies for online classes that you use for traditional classes.

If you are preparing to take notes during a lecture, you should:

A student should consider using accommodations for note taking if he or she:

When using the Cornell system, where should you put the summary section?

To engage with the key information while taking notes in class, you should:

Which approach should you use when you fall behind when writing notes during a lecture?

It is a good idea to review your notes after you take them to fill in missing information. This review should take place within:

When you are sitting in class and realize that you don't understand what your instructor is lecturing about, you are using:

Select a class you would like to take in the next term, and describe how you would prepare to take notes for that class. Discuss the actions you would take before taking notes, and explain why you would take those actions.

When labeling your notes, you do NOT need to include the:

When you paraphrase, you:

Describe the methods you have used for note taking in the past. After reading this chapter, do you plan to change the way you take notes? Explain how and why, or why not.

Usagi is writing her notes in the outline format and has just written a second-level key point to support a first-level point. Now she needs to add an example on the third level to support the second-level key point. Which notation should she use to indicate that the example is a third-level point?

List three benefits of participating in class.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

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Exam 7: Take Effective Notes

Prepare an outline based on this chapter of your textbook.

The Cornell system of note taking organizes each page of your notes into sections that allow you to expand your notes after a lecture.

Which method of note taking involves organizing main ideas, key concepts, and supporting details into a series of rows and columns?

Which type of information should you record verbatim?

The right method for taking notes is the Cornell system.

A graphical depiction of course material that includes nodes and branches is called a(n):

You should use the same note-taking strategies for online classes that you use for traditional classes.

If you are preparing to take notes during a lecture, you should:

A student should consider using accommodations for note taking if he or she:

When using the Cornell system, where should you put the summary section?

To engage with the key information while taking notes in class, you should:

Which approach should you use when you fall behind when writing notes during a lecture?

It is a good idea to review your notes after you take them to fill in missing information. This review should take place within:

When you are sitting in class and realize that you don't understand what your instructor is lecturing about, you are using:

Select a class you would like to take in the next term, and describe how you would prepare to take notes for that class. Discuss the actions you would take before taking notes, and explain why you would take those actions.

When labeling your notes, you do NOT need to include the:

When you paraphrase, you:

Describe the methods you have used for note taking in the past. After reading this chapter, do you plan to change the way you take notes? Explain how and why, or why not.

Usagi is writing her notes in the outline format and has just written a second-level key point to support a first-level point. Now she needs to add an example on the third level to support the second-level key point. Which notation should she use to indicate that the example is a third-level point?

List three benefits of participating in class.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Reading for College Success

Memory and Studying

Performing Well on Exams

Information Literacy and Communication

Social Belonging

Health and Wellness

Career Readiness

Celebrating Your Success and Connecting to Your Future

Strategies for Success in College

Filters