Question 1

Which of these statements is true about intentional reading questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should not be answered after you have read the material. 
B)  The more complex, the better, as simple questions are not useful. 
C)  Using the headers of the book can help you create some of the questions. 
D)  All textbooks provide intentional reading questions, so you do not have to. 
A)  They should not be answered after you have read the material. 
B)  The more complex, the better, as simple questions are not useful. 
C)  Using the headers of the book can help you create some of the questions. 
D)  All textbooks provide intentional reading questions, so you do not have to.

Question 2

An intentional reading question is a question that:

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A)  you expect to be able to answer once you've finished reading. 
B)  is complex and has no single correct answer. 
C)  asks about how the book was researched, written, and published. 
D)  an instructor asks on a test that is based on material in a book. 
A)  you expect to be able to answer once you've finished reading. 
B)  is complex and has no single correct answer. 
C)  asks about how the book was researched, written, and published. 
D)  an instructor asks on a test that is based on material in a book.

Question 3

Imagine that the midterm exam for your North American history class is coming up soon and to prepare, you need to review your reading assignments. Give at least three specific examples of techniques you would use to review your reading materials for this test and describe the benefits of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct ans

Question 4

Which technique can help you remember what you have read by stating the information out loud (if you're alone) or in your head (if you're around other people)?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating 
B)  annotating 
C)  underlining 
D)  reciting 
A)  evaluating 
B)  annotating 
C)  underlining 
D)  reciting

Question 5

Which of these is a true statement about reading at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading comprehension is considered a core skill in many professions. 
B)  Very few jobs will require much in the way of reading unless you are an author. 
C)  Everything that an employee needs to know and read will be online. 
D)  Employers will require employees to complete a writing test before they can work. 
A)  Reading comprehension is considered a core skill in many professions. 
B)  Very few jobs will require much in the way of reading unless you are an author. 
C)  Everything that an employee needs to know and read will be online. 
D)  Employers will require employees to complete a writing test before they can work.

Question 6

Which part of a journal article is a paragraph that summarizes the article?

Accepted Answer

A)  results 
B)  abstract 
C)  introduction 
D)  discussion 
A)  results 
B)  abstract 
C)  introduction 
D)  discussion

Question 7

In which section of a journal article would you find a description of the statistical analysis used to answer the research questions addressed in a journal article?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  discussion 
C)  methods 
D)  results 
A)  abstract 
B)  discussion 
C)  methods 
D)  results

Question 8

If you want to highlight text or make notes in an e-book, your only option is to print the material on paper.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Journal articles are written primarily for college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss at least three techniques you can use when previewing a chapter, and explain the benefit of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

What is the benefit of previewing a chapter assigned by your instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps you to determine whether the material is important enough to read. 
B)  It allows you to obtain the necessary information without thoroughly reading the material. 
C)  It enables you to predict the subject matter that's to come and be a more active reader. 
D)  It eliminates the need to take notes on the material as you read. 
A)  It helps you to determine whether the material is important enough to read. 
B)  It allows you to obtain the necessary information without thoroughly reading the material. 
C)  It enables you to predict the subject matter that's to come and be a more active reader. 
D)  It eliminates the need to take notes on the material as you read.

Question 12

Think about the way you read and identify methods to boost your reading efficiency.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A summary may take the form of a bulleted list or short paragraph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the three steps to active reading?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Correct ans

Question 15

When you think critically about what you read, you:

Accepted Answer

A)  form your own conclusions based on your evaluation of the information. 
B)  refrain from taking notes as you read so that you can focus on the material without distraction. 
C)  base your opinion of the author's argument on your emotional response to it. 
D)  accept what the author has to say and refrain from questioning the material presented. 
A)  form your own conclusions based on your evaluation of the information. 
B)  refrain from taking notes as you read so that you can focus on the material without distraction. 
C)  base your opinion of the author's argument on your emotional response to it. 
D)  accept what the author has to say and refrain from questioning the material presented.

Question 16

Where should you look if you want to find out more about a book's chapter structure and goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  key terms 
B)  chapter summary 
C)  glossary 
D)  preface 
A)  key terms 
B)  chapter summary 
C)  glossary 
D)  preface

Question 17

If you want to find information about previous research that supports the study discussed in a journal article, which section should you check?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  methods 
C)  discussion 
D)  abstract 
A)  introduction 
B)  methods 
C)  discussion 
D)  abstract

Question 18

As you read and take notes, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  take broad notes if your goal is to read the material just once. 
B)  look for the answers to your intentional reading questions. 
C)  make sure that all your notes are recorded verbatim from the book. 
D)  highlight as much information in the chapter as possible. 
A)  take broad notes if your goal is to read the material just once. 
B)  look for the answers to your intentional reading questions. 
C)  make sure that all your notes are recorded verbatim from the book. 
D)  highlight as much information in the chapter as possible.

Question 19

Martinez needs to read a long journal article about the causes and impact of deglaciation for his geology class. Because the article is not in a book, he does not have access to sources of information such as a table of contents, preface, or boldfaced key terms that he would normally review when preparing to read. What should Martinez do before he starts reading the article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scan any headings in the article to get a sense of key points. 
B)  Read through the article and highlight or underline words he doesn't know. 
C)  Research the author to learn more about their work. 
D)  Prepare an outline based on the information he thinks the article is likely to contain. 
A)  Scan any headings in the article to get a sense of key points. 
B)  Read through the article and highlight or underline words he doesn't know. 
C)  Research the author to learn more about their work. 
D)  Prepare an outline based on the information he thinks the article is likely to contain.

Question 20

Describe two ways to identify intentional reading questions.

Accepted Answer

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Which of these statements is true about intentional reading questions?

An intentional reading question is a question that:

Imagine that the midterm exam for your North American history class is coming up soon and to prepare, you need to review your reading assignments. Give at least three specific examples of techniques you would use to review your reading materials for this test and describe the benefits of each.

Which technique can help you remember what you have read by stating the information out loud (if you're alone) or in your head (if you're around other people)?

Which of these is a true statement about reading at work?

Which part of a journal article is a paragraph that summarizes the article?

In which section of a journal article would you find a description of the statistical analysis used to answer the research questions addressed in a journal article?

If you want to highlight text or make notes in an e-book, your only option is to print the material on paper.

Journal articles are written primarily for college students.

Discuss at least three techniques you can use when previewing a chapter, and explain the benefit of each.

What is the benefit of previewing a chapter assigned by your instructor?

Think about the way you read and identify methods to boost your reading efficiency.

A summary may take the form of a bulleted list or short paragraph.

What are the three steps to active reading?

When you think critically about what you read, you:

Where should you look if you want to find out more about a book's chapter structure and goals?

If you want to find information about previous research that supports the study discussed in a journal article, which section should you check?

As you read and take notes, you should:

Describe two ways to identify intentional reading questions.

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Motivation, Decision Making, and Personal Responsibility

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Understanding Thinking and Learning

Take Effective Notes

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Exam 6: Reading for College Success

Which of these statements is true about intentional reading questions?

An intentional reading question is a question that:

Imagine that the midterm exam for your North American history class is coming up soon and to prepare, you need to review your reading assignments. Give at least three specific examples of techniques you would use to review your reading materials for this test and describe the benefits of each.

Which technique can help you remember what you have read by stating the information out loud (if you're alone) or in your head (if you're around other people)?

Which of these is a true statement about reading at work?

Which part of a journal article is a paragraph that summarizes the article?

In which section of a journal article would you find a description of the statistical analysis used to answer the research questions addressed in a journal article?

If you want to highlight text or make notes in an e-book, your only option is to print the material on paper.

Journal articles are written primarily for college students.

Discuss at least three techniques you can use when previewing a chapter, and explain the benefit of each.

What is the benefit of previewing a chapter assigned by your instructor?

Think about the way you read and identify methods to boost your reading efficiency.

A summary may take the form of a bulleted list or short paragraph.

What are the three steps to active reading?

When you think critically about what you read, you:

Where should you look if you want to find out more about a book's chapter structure and goals?

If you want to find information about previous research that supports the study discussed in a journal article, which section should you check?

As you read and take notes, you should:

Describe two ways to identify intentional reading questions.

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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