SDV 100 Final exam REVIEW

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SDV 100 Final exam REVIEW Focusing on what is being said, repeating what you heard, asking a speaker to expand or clarify, looking for non-verbal signals, and listening for requests are principles o... f ______ listening. - ✔✔Active Most instructors read the body language of the students in the front rows to gauge how they are doing and if they are losing the class. - ✔✔True Which note-taking method is not recommended as it focuses on capturing as much of what the instructor says as possible; but not on processing the information. - ✔✔The list method This method of note-taking that uses a two-column and footer format (an 'upside down 'T') is called: - ✔✔The Cornell Method Acronyms, acrostics, rhymes, and jingles are commonly used _____________ devices. - ✔✔mnemonic Which is the best way to improve concentration while reading? - ✔✔controlling internal and external distractions ___________memory allows one to apply knowledge to a specific task; while__________memory allows one to store and recall information. - ✔✔Answer 1: Short-term Answer 2: long-term The learning cycle consists of what four steps? - ✔✔Prepare, absorb new ideas, record, review/apply Reading your most difficult assignments early in your reading time, when you are freshest, is a suggested reading strategy. - ✔✔True Why is it important to read the graphics provided in textbooks? - ✔✔A. They will create different kinds of memory links to help you remember the material. B. They will increase your understanding. C. They engage different comprehension processes. (D. All of the above.) Effective studying is an ongoing process and should be done throughout the semester; not just before exams. - ✔✔True It is best to try to answer a multiple choice question in your own words, rather than relying on the choices. - ✔✔True Which of the following is considered a strategy in answering multiple choices questions: - ✔✔A. Eliminate the wrong answer or the distractor. B. Choose the answer that would make the statement true. C. Turn the stem around into an open-ended question. (D. All of the above.) All of the following are considered effective study strategies, except: - ✔✔Consume sugary foods or drinks to avoid fatigue. Match the following words with their meaning: Analyze: Define: Discuss: Summarize: - ✔✔Analyze: Break the concept into key parts Define: Describe the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept Discuss: Explain or review Summarize: Give a brief or precise description of an idea or concpet Good essay answers are based on your thoughts, and do not have to include examples from class or the course materials. - ✔✔False Short answer questions require a __________ response. - ✔✔specific Match the testing error example with the appropriate corrective step: I did not study the material for that question: I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well: I confused terms or concepts: I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over: - ✔✔I did not study the material for that question: >>>>Practice predicting possible questions better I confused terms or concepts that I actually know well: >>>>Give yourself time to read carefully and think before answering a question I confused terms or concepts: >>>>Check and practice your active reading and listening skills I forgot to go back to a question I had skipped over: >>>>Don't rush through the exam. Take the time to do things right the first time. To avoid running out of time on a test, you should: - ✔✔spend time reviewing the entire test before you start to budget your time. Words like "always," "never," and "every" are words that are rarely found in a ______ option. - ✔✔correct Use the ________________to label your email message effectively at a glance. - ✔✔subject line With an important message, it's a good idea to wait and review the message later before sending it. - ✔✔True There is no need to address an email message as you do a letter since the recipient knows whom it's coming to. - ✔✔True When you reply to a message, you should include the original message within yours. - ✔✔True Using _________________ in an email looks like 'Shouting'. - ✔✔Capital letters To convey a professional tone in an email, avoid using: - ✔✔A. Emoticons B. Abbreviations C. Non-standard spelling (D. All of the above) You should get to your point quickly and concisely rather than sending a lengthy email to be scrolled through. - ✔✔True When emailing your instructor or supervisor, you should state your demands and expectations clearly. - ✔✔False One definition of _________________ is keeping your email brief and to the point. - ✔✔Brevity You should end your message politely with 'Thank You' or something similar and your full name. - ✔✔True What office coordinates a variety of social, curricular, and special-interest clubs and organizations that you can join? - ✔✔Student Services Department Where would you go if you have a research paper due in two weeks, and want to learn more about what print and electronic resources are available? - ✔✔Library Federal financial aid regulations require students to meet certain Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements to b [Show More]

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