Question 1

When you read with focus, you:

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A)  accept that the information being presented is accurate and valid. 
B)  concentrate on the information that is most important. 
C)  skim through the material quickly to get a general idea of what it is about. 
D)  read the material without taking notes or marking up the pages. 
A)  accept that the information being presented is accurate and valid. 
B)  concentrate on the information that is most important. 
C)  skim through the material quickly to get a general idea of what it is about. 
D)  read the material without taking notes or marking up the pages. B

Question 2

Kyra is taking her first online class, and she is worried about keeping up with the reading and other assignments because the class has less structure than she is used to. Which of these tips could help Kyra be successful in her online class?

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A)  Figure out the class on her own so she does not have to bother the instructor. 
B)  Create a reading schedule for the class and stick to it. 
C)  Read her e-book quickly without highlighting or making notes. 
D)  Choose one device on which to do all work for the class (phone or laptop, for instance). 
A)  Figure out the class on her own so she does not have to bother the instructor. 
B)  Create a reading schedule for the class and stick to it. 
C)  Read her e-book quickly without highlighting or making notes. 
D)  Choose one device on which to do all work for the class (phone or laptop, for instance). B

Question 3

You demonstrate what you have learned in class when you:

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A)  read. 
B)  perform research. 
C)  study. 
D)  take tests. 
A)  read. 
B)  perform research. 
C)  study. 
D)  take tests. D

Question 4

Imagine that you will be taking an online class in the coming term. Explain how reading for an online class compares to reading for a traditional class, and describe at least three strategies you would use to aid your comprehension and retention of the information in your reading.

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Question 5

Successful people use reading skills to gain information and extend their learning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Making connections between what you read and your own life:

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A)  can make it difficult to be objective about the material. 
B)  is easiest when reading information in an electronic format. 
C)  helps strengthen your understanding of new material. 
D)  eliminates the need to annotate. 
A)  can make it difficult to be objective about the material. 
B)  is easiest when reading information in an electronic format. 
C)  helps strengthen your understanding of new material. 
D)  eliminates the need to annotate.

Question 7

Annotating does NOT include:

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A)  jotting down quick notes. 
B)  inserting your own examples. 
C)  drawing symbols. 
D)  highlighting key terms. 
A)  jotting down quick notes. 
B)  inserting your own examples. 
C)  drawing symbols. 
D)  highlighting key terms.

Question 8

Stopping to recite new knowledge out loud or in your head may help you remember new information.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When you are reading and listening to lectures, you are:

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A)  demonstrating to your instructor what you have learned. 
B)  inputting new information into your brain. 
C)  focusing primarily on recalling facts you previously learned. 
D)  providing your classmates with new information about a topic. 
A)  demonstrating to your instructor what you have learned. 
B)  inputting new information into your brain. 
C)  focusing primarily on recalling facts you previously learned. 
D)  providing your classmates with new information about a topic.

Question 10

Looking for headings and key terms is a good way to avoid reading an entire chapter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Interacting with the content you read is called:

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A)  deep reading. 
B)  glancing. 
C)  skimming. 
D)  active reading. 
A)  deep reading. 
B)  glancing. 
C)  skimming. 
D)  active reading.

Question 12

Discuss how reading works with other study skills to kick off the learning experience.

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Question 13

Identify four techniques for clarifying confusing material.

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Question 14

Tessa is a new engineer at a small private firm, and she would like to stay up-to-date on changes in her field. Which of these strategies should she employ to best help her achieve this goal?

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A)  Read the firm's guidelines on what is expected of her as an employee. 
B)  Ask her fellow co-workers a lot of questions, even if she knows the answer. 
C)  Spend time during lunch researching different subjects in engineering. 
D)  Read the magazines and/or newsletters of a professional organization. 
A)  Read the firm's guidelines on what is expected of her as an employee. 
B)  Ask her fellow co-workers a lot of questions, even if she knows the answer. 
C)  Spend time during lunch researching different subjects in engineering. 
D)  Read the magazines and/or newsletters of a professional organization.

Question 15

Imagine that you are going to read an article about global warming in the American Journal of Science. Describe the steps you would follow to understand the material in the article, and explain why each step is important.

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Question 16

Which statement about annotating is correct?

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A)  Annotating requires you to process information more carefully than if you just highlight or underline. 
B)  Annotating takes less time than highlighting or underlining main ideas and key terms. 
C)  Annotating helps you to understand information as you read but does not make it easier to remember what you have read. 
D)  You can annotate when reading printed materials but not when reading online. 
A)  Annotating requires you to process information more carefully than if you just highlight or underline. 
B)  Annotating takes less time than highlighting or underlining main ideas and key terms. 
C)  Annotating helps you to understand information as you read but does not make it easier to remember what you have read. 
D)  You can annotate when reading printed materials but not when reading online.

Question 17

Intentional reading questions must have complex answers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Skimming is an effective strategy for deep understanding of material.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List three methods of marking up reading material as you read.

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Question 20

If you are planning to reread a chapter multiple times, you should take thorough, detailed notes during your first read.

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A) True 
 B)False

When you read with focus, you:

Kyra is taking her first online class, and she is worried about keeping up with the reading and other assignments because the class has less structure than she is used to. Which of these tips could help Kyra be successful in her online class?

You demonstrate what you have learned in class when you:

Imagine that you will be taking an online class in the coming term. Explain how reading for an online class compares to reading for a traditional class, and describe at least three strategies you would use to aid your comprehension and retention of the information in your reading.

Successful people use reading skills to gain information and extend their learning.

Making connections between what you read and your own life:

Annotating does NOT include:

Stopping to recite new knowledge out loud or in your head may help you remember new information.

When you are reading and listening to lectures, you are:

Looking for headings and key terms is a good way to avoid reading an entire chapter.

Interacting with the content you read is called:

Discuss how reading works with other study skills to kick off the learning experience.

Identify four techniques for clarifying confusing material.

Tessa is a new engineer at a small private firm, and she would like to stay up-to-date on changes in her field. Which of these strategies should she employ to best help her achieve this goal?

Imagine that you are going to read an article about global warming in the American Journal of Science. Describe the steps you would follow to understand the material in the article, and explain why each step is important.

Which statement about annotating is correct?

Intentional reading questions must have complex answers.

Skimming is an effective strategy for deep understanding of material.

List three methods of marking up reading material as you read.

If you are planning to reread a chapter multiple times, you should take thorough, detailed notes during your first read.

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Exam 6: Reading for College Success

When you read with focus, you:

Kyra is taking her first online class, and she is worried about keeping up with the reading and other assignments because the class has less structure than she is used to. Which of these tips could help Kyra be successful in her online class?

You demonstrate what you have learned in class when you:

Imagine that you will be taking an online class in the coming term. Explain how reading for an online class compares to reading for a traditional class, and describe at least three strategies you would use to aid your comprehension and retention of the information in your reading.

Successful people use reading skills to gain information and extend their learning.

Making connections between what you read and your own life:

Annotating does NOT include:

Stopping to recite new knowledge out loud or in your head may help you remember new information.

When you are reading and listening to lectures, you are:

Looking for headings and key terms is a good way to avoid reading an entire chapter.

Interacting with the content you read is called:

Discuss how reading works with other study skills to kick off the learning experience.

Identify four techniques for clarifying confusing material.

Tessa is a new engineer at a small private firm, and she would like to stay up-to-date on changes in her field. Which of these strategies should she employ to best help her achieve this goal?

Imagine that you are going to read an article about global warming in the American Journal of Science. Describe the steps you would follow to understand the material in the article, and explain why each step is important.

Which statement about annotating is correct?

Intentional reading questions must have complex answers.

Skimming is an effective strategy for deep understanding of material.

List three methods of marking up reading material as you read.

If you are planning to reread a chapter multiple times, you should take thorough, detailed notes during your first read.

Building a Foundation for College Success

Planning Your Future

Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

Organization and Time Management

Understanding Thinking and Learning

Take Effective Notes

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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