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8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 1/15 MILESTONE Score 21/25 You passed this Milestone 21 questions were answered correctly. 4 questions wer ...

8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 1/15 MILESTONE Score 21/25 You passed this Milestone 21 questions were answered correctly. 4 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Which of the following is NOT a good method to avoid cheating? Talk to your instructor immediately if you have any personal emergencies that prevent you from completing your work on time. Determine how much time you can save studying each semester by using your phone to share answers. Know the consequences of cheating, which may include expulsion or failing grades. Manage your time so you have enough of it to complete your studies and assignments. RATIONALE Using your phone to share answers is an example of cheating, so if you're already thinking about this, it probably won't help you avoid it. Adopt honest practices so you can be proud of the work you do at school. CONCEPT Avoiding Cheating 2 Which of the following is NOT true about the process of determining what classes are a good fit for you?8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 2/15 Talking to your advisor to understand the requirements for your degree or major may be helpful to your process. Choosing a course by method of random selection may be helpful to your process. Obtaining an advance copy of the course syllabus may be helpful to your process. Doing some basic research on the instructor may be helpful to your process. RATIONALE Taking a variety of courses during your first years of higher education can be beneficial to identifying your interests and talents, but you should always be deliberate about the courses you enroll in since they are a significant investment of your time and money. CONCEPT Selecting the Right Course 3 Which of the following is true as it relates to affording your education? Scholarships and grants are not a good way to fund your education because they are high-interest loans you have to pay back while you are still in school. Scholarships and grants don't require you to do anything extra, you just automatically get them when you enroll in courses. Scholarships and grants are a good way to fund your education because they are low-interest loans you can pay back when you graduate. Scholarships and grants are a good way to fund your education because it is money you do not have to pay back. RATIONALE8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 3/15 There are many different grant and scholarship programs available to students. Don't leave this money on the table. Do your research, and apply for grants and scholarships. You could potentially save yourself thousands of dollars on the cost of education. Some students are able to pay for their entire education through grants and scholarships. CONCEPT Managing Finances 4 What is the main reason instructors assign papers? Papers are challenging and students in higher education must be challenged. Papers give you the opportunity to think critically about the subject matter of the class and formulate your own viewpoint about it. Papers give you the opportunity to improve your research and writing skills. Papers are something everyone does in the workplace. RATIONALE If you are capable of thinking critically about the subject matter of the class and formulating your own viewpoint about it, your instructor will be able to see that you have learned the subject matter. CONCEPT The Role of Writing in Higher Education 5 Which of the following is NOT a best practice to prepare yourself for class? Reading the syllabus or other instructions to know what assignments are coming up. Stay up very late the night before to cram. Then drink plenty of coffee. Have your materials ready, such as notebooks, pencils, pens, class handouts, or a computer and internet connection in an online course.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 4/15 Completing your readings, homework, or other assignments on time. RATIONALE Staying up very late the night before and over-caffeinating is not a best practice for preparing for class. First of all, your body and mind need rest for you to function well in class, so cramming is usually not a good idea. Instead, the best ways to prepare yourself are to read the syllabus or other instructions, complete any assignments or readings on time, and bring any necessary materials to class with you, if applicable. CONCEPT The Higher Education Classroom Experience 6 Which of the following is NOT true as it pertains to exam preparation? You need to get plenty of rest so your body will be at its best. You need to eat well so your body will be at its best. You should not study for the exam with other students. You can create a study guide from your notes as a handy reference. RATIONALE Studying with others can be very helpful and it is recommended. CONCEPT Preparing for Exams 7 Why are syllabi provided to students? They contain all of the required reading and assignment worksheets for the course. They help you determine what careers are related to the subject matter of the class.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 5/15 They provide instructions about how to be successful in the course. They include descriptions of all of the courses that are available to you so you can decide what to take. RATIONALE The purpose of a syllabus is to provide you with a guide for the class so you understand what it will take to be successful and achieve the course objectives. CONCEPT The Purpose and Content of a Syllabus 8 Y ou are browsing the course catalog and find a course you are interested in taking called Screenwriting, WRIT 318. The course description says it has a prerequisite of WRIT 117. What may happen if you register for this course without having completed the prerequisite? The course may be too easy for you. The course may not interest you. The course may be too difficult. You will be successful in the course. RATIONALE Prerequisites are courses that you need to complete before you can take a more advanced course. The screenwriting course was designed for someone with the knowledge and skills from WRIT 117, so you probably would not be successful because you would be unfamiliar with the foundational concepts. Pay extra attention to course descriptions and course numbers before you register for classes. CONCEPT Interpreting the Course Catalog 98/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 6/15 You've spent time planning out the schoolwork and other tasks you need to complete this month in you calendar. Now you've learned about another new assignment you must complete this month. Select the strategy that is most effective for this situation. Do the new project first, then go back to the plans you made in your calendar. Take some time to re-prioritize, complete new to-do lists, and update your calendar with tasks accordingly. Ignore the new assignment. If you had known about it earlier, you would have considered it in your plans, but now it's too late. Stop using the calendar system. It's not worth the effort if the plans change. RATIONALE The reality of time management and planning is that you will have to realign your planning from time to time as things come up (or go away). If you get in the habit of doing this on a regular basis, you will be highly successful at achieving your goals in school and beyond. CONCEPT Prioritizing and Planning 10 If you can't figure out a math problem on your own after attending lectures and reading the textbook, it means you should give up. Is this statement true or false? False, because you should study more. False, because you should visit a math tutor. True, because everyone has things they are bad at. True, because you will probably never be good at math.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 7/15 RATIONALE If you are in a situation like this where you just can't seem to figure things out after reading the textbook and attending lectures, the best course of action is to seek the help of a tutor or perhaps form a study group with some other students. Higher education is supposed to be challenging, but not impossible. If you are struggling it is appropriate to use all of the resources available to you to help yourself improve. CONCEPT Support for Students in Higher Education 11 You find that it's easier for you to listen to recordings of books or podcasts rather than reading. This statement best describes which of the following learning styles? Auditory learner Reading/writing learner Kinesthetic learner Visual learner RATIONALE Auditory learners learn best by hearing, so they retain information from class lectures and discussions well, and may benefit more from recording and listening back to a lecture rather than consulting written notes. CONCEPT Learning Styles in Higher Education 12 One thing you can do to improve your efficiency with reading assignments is to _________. read while watching TV in order to stay awake avoid sleeping to keep your attention span longer8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 8/15 read in bed prior to sleeping get enough sleep prior to reading RATIONALE It important that you are well-rested before you start your reading assignments. If you are drowsy, it will cause you to lose focus, and you won't retain much of what you read. CONCEPT The Role of Reading in Higher Education 13 Which of the following is NOT something you need to do to prepare for an internship interview? Organize samples of any work you have done that is related to the internship. Plan a statement about why you want to work at the organization. Plan a statement about your salary and benefits requirements. Update your resume and cover letter. RATIONALE This is not something that is needed at an internship interview. However, it is something to consider when you interview for a regular position. CONCEPT Preparing for the Interview 14 Which of the following is NOT an advantage of technology in higher education? Being able to attend classes virtually from any almost location.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 9/15 Being able to access a vast collection of information across subjects. Being able to participate in a course in a more flexible time frame. Being able to check social media while you study. RATIONALE Technology can be a distraction as well as an advantage. You must use some self discipline to stay focused on your studies. CONCEPT Technology in Higher Education 15 Select the true statement about staying healthy as a student. You only need 1-2 hours of sleep each day. You need to get 3-6 hours of sleep each day. You need to get 7-9 hours of sleep each day. You need more than 9 hours of sleep every day. RATIONALE Your body and mind will be adequately rested with 7-9 hours of sleep. CONCEPT Physical Wellness 16 What is NOT a best practice for using your syllabus?8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 10/15 Taking the time to read it carefully. Setting it aside to use it if you need it. Recording important dates in your calendar. Analyzing it to see if you have questions, RATIONALE The syllabus contains the information and guidelines you need to know to be successful in the class, so don't set it aside. Take the time to study throughly it as soon as your receive it. CONCEPT Using a Syllabus 17 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for selecting a minor, if you don't have one in mind already? Choose a minor that you enjoy learning about. Choose a minor that you have already completed courses for. Choose a minor that is the same as your major. Choose a minor related to your major. RATIONALE Your minor should not be the same focus as your major. Your minor should compliment your major, or it should be something that just interests you. You can also choose a minor based on practical factors. For example, if you've already completed a few of the courses you need for the minor, you might consider declaring that as your minor. CONCEPT Selecting a Minor8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 11/15 18 How are internships mutually beneficial to the student and employer? Students declare their majors, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. Students make a good living, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. Students improve their GPA, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. Students try out the workplace, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. RATIONALE Internships are mutually beneficial to students and employers because they enable employers and students to see if they are a good fit for each other. CONCEPT The Role of Internships in Higher Education 19 Why is seeking feedback on your project a best practice? It helps you understand if you are doing the project correctly, and it also helps you improve. It helps you communicate better with your peers. It guarantees that you will get a good grade on the project. It helps you become more open-minded and easygoing when it comes to working with others. RATIONALE8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 12/15 Getting feedback is important for these reasons. CONCEPT Completing Projects 20 What is a resource you can use to avoid plagiarism? Your instructor. Wikipedia. A style guide. Your textbooks. RATIONALE To avoid plagiarism, find out what citation style your instructor prefers, and then use an online or printed style guide to help you determine how to do the citations for your paper or project. CONCEPT Avoiding Plagiarism 21 Which of the following is NOT an effective way to manage your GPA? Argue with your instructor over the grades you receive on assignments and exams. Take a reasonable number of courses so you have enough time to study. Create a goal for what grade you want in a course and execute a plan to achieve that grade. Enroll in classes that are appropriate for your skill level and experience.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 13/15 RATIONALE Recall that your GPA is a measure of your abilities and the effort that you put into your courses. Therefore, your grades are mostly yours to own. It's fine to ask questions about your grades, but you should never beg or argue over them. CONCEPT Maintaining the Grades You Need or Want 22 A play by Shakespeare in your literature class calls for analytical reading. Which strategy can you use to ensure that you are interpreting Shakespeare's words correctly? Read closely, and ask yourself questions about why the author wrote as he did. Get the audio book, and listen to it in the car. Skim over each paragraph quickly to get a general sense of what it's about. Take notes in class lectures, and ask your classmates. RATIONALE Reading closely means you read a section of text multiple times to look for themes, figures of speech, or repeated ideas. Once you have uncovered these things, you can ask yourself what you think the author was trying to communicate by writing this way. This is how you read analytically to gain a deeper understanding of what you read. CONCEPT Understanding the Meaning of What You Read 23 When is the best time to start looking for an internship? As soon as you feel ready to explore potential careers. During the summer of your junior senior year.8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 14/15 As soon as you have the skills, knowledge, and experience for your career. During the spring, autumn, or winter of your junior senior year. RATIONALE This is the best time to start looking for an internship. Although some schools require you to do it during your junior or senior year, there are benefits to doing your internships earlier. For example, an internship done earlier in your academic career may help you decide what major or minors to declare, or what courses you should take. It also may help you decide which careers and organizations are not a good fit so you can adjust your academic plans accordingly. CONCEPT Finding an Internship 24 Plagiarism is a form of cheating. Is this statement true or false? False, because plagiarism is it's own form of academic dishonesty. True, because plagiarism is also easy. True, because plagiarism is misleading. False, because plagiarism is a victimless crime. RATIONALE Plagiarism is a form of cheating because you are misleading others about the source of your ideas. CONCEPT Cheating in Higher Education 25 What is a best practice if you are often feeling sad, and you no longer enjoy the things you used to?8/16/2020 Sophia :: Welcome https://umuc.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5728696 15/15 Call your friends and ask them what they think you should do. Ask your instructor via email what they think you should do. Seek the help of a counselor or other mental health professional. Ignore it. It's normal to feel this way when you are under so much stress. RATIONALE You may be depressed. The best thing you can do if you are just not feeling like yourself is to seek the help of a counselor or other mental healthcare professional. Many schools have these types of resources available to students for free. 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