Question 1

Paraphrasing while taking notes helps you to understand the ideas being discussed more fully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When using the outline format to take notes, which symbols should you use to represent the main ideas on the first level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arabic numerals 
B)  uppercase Roman numerals 
C)  uppercase letters 
D)  lowercase Roman numerals 
A)  Arabic numerals 
B)  uppercase Roman numerals 
C)  uppercase letters 
D)  lowercase Roman numerals

Question 3

Which type of note taking organizes each page of your notes into three sections: initial notes, key points, and summary?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

You can use your own symbols and abbreviations in your notes as long as they have meaning to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of these people should paraphrase as they take notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lynne, who is writing the names of Greek gods for her mythology class 
B)  Devin, who is writing down a scientific definition in his biology class 
C)  Marta, who is copying a diagram drawn by her chemistry instructor 
D)  Abe, who is recording key ideas from a PowerPoint slide in his communications class 
A)  Lynne, who is writing the names of Greek gods for her mythology class 
B)  Devin, who is writing down a scientific definition in his biology class 
C)  Marta, who is copying a diagram drawn by her chemistry instructor 
D)  Abe, who is recording key ideas from a PowerPoint slide in his communications class

Question 6

When taking notes in a science class, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  stop writing if you get off track. 
B)  leave enough room to draw diagrams. 
C)  refrain from using symbols and abbreviations. 
D)  paraphrase as much as possible. 
A)  stop writing if you get off track. 
B)  leave enough room to draw diagrams. 
C)  refrain from using symbols and abbreviations. 
D)  paraphrase as much as possible.

Question 7

Where should you sit when taking notes in class?

Accepted Answer

A)  at the back of the room so that you can see everyone 
B)  at the front of the room so that you can hear the instructor 
C)  near a window so that you get lots of natural light 
D)  near a friend so that you can ask him or her questions about the material 
A)  at the back of the room so that you can see everyone 
B)  at the front of the room so that you can hear the instructor 
C)  near a window so that you get lots of natural light 
D)  near a friend so that you can ask him or her questions about the material

Question 8

An effective way to emphasize important concepts on a map is to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  charts. 
B)  formulas. 
C)  abbreviations. 
D)  symbols. 
A)  charts. 
B)  formulas. 
C)  abbreviations. 
D)  symbols.

Question 9

Adaya's sociology instructor assigned the class to read Chapters 8 and 9 in the textbook before the next class. She is a commuter student who lives at home, and she plans to study after having dinner with her family tonight. Where would be a good place for Adaya to read her textbook and take notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  in the living room, as her father and brother watch television 
B)  at the kitchen table, as her mother talks on the phone with her aunt 
C)  at a picnic table in the backyard, where she can hear the sounds of the neighborhood 
D)  at a desk in her bedroom, with the door closed 
A)  in the living room, as her father and brother watch television 
B)  at the kitchen table, as her mother talks on the phone with her aunt 
C)  at a picnic table in the backyard, where she can hear the sounds of the neighborhood 
D)  at a desk in her bedroom, with the door closed

Question 10

When taking notes during a lecture, you should write down everything the instructor says.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When taking handwritten notes, you should use both sides of the page.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why should you compare your notes with your classmates' notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  so that you can participate in the class discussion rather than take notes 
B)  so that you can spend less time doing the assigned reading 
C)  to clarify any concepts you found confusing 
D)  to find ways to expand your vocabulary 
A)  so that you can participate in the class discussion rather than take notes 
B)  so that you can spend less time doing the assigned reading 
C)  to clarify any concepts you found confusing 
D)  to find ways to expand your vocabulary

Question 13

When taking notes while reading, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  sit with a group of friends. 
B)  write the information from the textbook verbatim. 
C)  disregard section headings. 
D)  turn your phone off. 
A)  sit with a group of friends. 
B)  write the information from the textbook verbatim. 
C)  disregard section headings. 
D)  turn your phone off.

Question 14

The skills that make people good note takers are just as important in the workplace as they are in college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prepare a map based on the Experiment with Note-Taking Methods section of this chapter.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which note-taking technique would you employ if you'd like to show the connections between concepts or ideas?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Branches on a map represent:

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting details. 
B)  main topics. 
C)  key ideas. 
D)  primary arguments. 
A)  supporting details. 
B)  main topics. 
C)  key ideas. 
D)  primary arguments.

Question 18

If you are taking notes and you get confused about what you are writing, you should write down your questions and get clarification later.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When using the Cornell system, where should you write your initial notes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Kevin has a geography class this afternoon. He knows that his instructor will be delivering a lecture on the material in the textbook chapters he read last night, and he is planning to take handwritten notes. What should Kevin do when he goes to his geography class?

Accepted Answer

A)  arrive early and get a seat in the back corner of the room so that he can see everyone 
B)  set up a tape recorder or digital recorder to record the audio of the instructor's lecture 
C)  arrive a few minutes early and review his notes from the previous class 
D)  open his notebook and take notes on the same page where he left off during the last class 
A)  arrive early and get a seat in the back corner of the room so that he can see everyone 
B)  set up a tape recorder or digital recorder to record the audio of the instructor's lecture 
C)  arrive a few minutes early and review his notes from the previous class 
D)  open his notebook and take notes on the same page where he left off during the last class

Paraphrasing while taking notes helps you to understand the ideas being discussed more fully.

When using the outline format to take notes, which symbols should you use to represent the main ideas on the first level?

Which type of note taking organizes each page of your notes into three sections: initial notes, key points, and summary?

You can use your own symbols and abbreviations in your notes as long as they have meaning to you.

Which of these people should paraphrase as they take notes?

When taking notes in a science class, you should:

Where should you sit when taking notes in class?

An effective way to emphasize important concepts on a map is to use:

Adaya's sociology instructor assigned the class to read Chapters 8 and 9 in the textbook before the next class. She is a commuter student who lives at home, and she plans to study after having dinner with her family tonight. Where would be a good place for Adaya to read her textbook and take notes?

When taking notes during a lecture, you should write down everything the instructor says.

When taking handwritten notes, you should use both sides of the page.

Why should you compare your notes with your classmates' notes?

When taking notes while reading, you should:

The skills that make people good note takers are just as important in the workplace as they are in college.

Prepare a map based on the Experiment with Note-Taking Methods section of this chapter.

Which note-taking technique would you employ if you'd like to show the connections between concepts or ideas?

Branches on a map represent:

If you are taking notes and you get confused about what you are writing, you should write down your questions and get clarification later.

When using the Cornell system, where should you write your initial notes?

Kevin has a geography class this afternoon. He knows that his instructor will be delivering a lecture on the material in the textbook chapters he read last night, and he is planning to take handwritten notes. What should Kevin do when he goes to his geography class?

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Paraphrasing while taking notes helps you to understand the ideas being discussed more fully.

When using the outline format to take notes, which symbols should you use to represent the main ideas on the first level?

Which type of note taking organizes each page of your notes into three sections: initial notes, key points, and summary?

You can use your own symbols and abbreviations in your notes as long as they have meaning to you.

Which of these people should paraphrase as they take notes?

When taking notes in a science class, you should:

Where should you sit when taking notes in class?

An effective way to emphasize important concepts on a map is to use:

Adaya's sociology instructor assigned the class to read Chapters 8 and 9 in the textbook before the next class. She is a commuter student who lives at home, and she plans to study after having dinner with her family tonight. Where would be a good place for Adaya to read her textbook and take notes?

When taking notes during a lecture, you should write down everything the instructor says.

When taking handwritten notes, you should use both sides of the page.

Why should you compare your notes with your classmates' notes?

When taking notes while reading, you should:

The skills that make people good note takers are just as important in the workplace as they are in college.

Prepare a map based on the Experiment with Note-Taking Methods section of this chapter.

Which note-taking technique would you employ if you'd like to show the connections between concepts or ideas?

Branches on a map represent:

If you are taking notes and you get confused about what you are writing, you should write down your questions and get clarification later.

When using the Cornell system, where should you write your initial notes?

Kevin has a geography class this afternoon. He knows that his instructor will be delivering a lecture on the material in the textbook chapters he read last night, and he is planning to take handwritten notes. What should Kevin do when he goes to his geography 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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