Sophia Learning - College Readiness - Final Milestone Questions And Answers

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Sophia :: Welcome Page 1 of 14 Score 25/25 You passed this Milestone 25 questions were answered correctly. 1MILESTONE Which of the following is NOT a best practice for afford... ing your education? • Using credit cards to pay tuition • Getting scholarships or grants • Taking on a part-time job • Applying for financial aid RATIONALE Credit cards are not an effective way to pay for your education, although convenient, you may end up paying much more if you use this method because the interest rates can be high. Also, unlike student loans that you could receive through financial aid, these have to be paid back while you are a student. CONCEPT Managing Finances 2 Which of the following can you do to get your paper ready to turn in? • Create an outline for the paper that organizes the concepts in a logical manner, then format the paper by changing the fonts and creating a cover page. • https://capella.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5347233 8/10/2020 the final version. • Look up similar papers online, see if your ideas match up to the ones you found, then modify or cut and paste ideas into your paper as needed. • Read the paper aloud to make sure it sounds right, check to ensure it meets assignment requirements, check to ensure each paragraph supports the thesis. RATIONALE Reading the paper aloud to make sure it sounds right, checking to ensure it meets assignment requirements, and checking to ensure each paragraph supports the thesis are three things you could do to ensure your paper is ready. In addition to these, you could also check the grammar, mechanics, and spelling in your paper; check to ensure that all of your citations are included and formatted correctly; and check to ensure that the paper itself is formatted to your instructor's specifications. CONCEPT Writing and Revising Your First Draft 3 You've determined that you are an auditory learner. Select the method you can use to leverage your learning style, even when the course isn't designed for auditory learners. • Allow yourself to move around as you study, and use flashcards. • Draw pictures or diagrams of the concepts you are learning about. • Create a study group with others so you can listen to what others have to say and discuss the course. • Take notes as you read, and then assemble your notes into a written study guide. RATIONALE By creating a study group, you are leveraging your auditory learning style because you can talk and hear what others have to say. CONCEPT https://capella.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5347233 8/10/2020 Which of the following is the best question you can ask yourself before selecting a major? • Will this diploma or certificate look good on my office wall?What will my family and friends think of me if I pursue this major? • What are most of the other students I know majoring in? • What career can I envision myself both enjoying and excelling in? • What will my family and friends think of me if I pursue this major? RATIONALE Majors enable you to develop specialized skills and knowledge that are often related to specific career paths. For this reason, it's extremely important for you to consider your career interests and personal capabilities before choosing a major. CONCEPT Selecting a Major 5 You just realized that you greatly underestimated the time you needed to complete a project, and now you have just a week to finish up. What is the best strategy for your success as a student? • Contact your instructor and ask for an extension on the assignment. The syllabus says that late work will not be accepted, but they probably will make an exception for you because you have a good relationship with them. • Ask your friend to help you finish your project for you. If you do this, you'll finish the project with plenty of time, and your instructor will never know the difference. • Estimate how many hours it will take you to finish the project. Identify your other important goals and responsibilities for the week and exactly how long those tasks take. Write down a plan and execute it. • Email your instructor and ask to take a zero on the assignment because you don't have time to finish up. RATIONALE things that matter. CONCEPT Time Management in Higher Education 6 In order to manage your mental health, you must be able to identify when there are disorders. What are the the four most common mental health issues that students suffer from? • Bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction and substance abuse • Anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse, and eating disorders • Depression, anxiety, autism, and post-traumatic stress disorder • Anxiety, dementia, eating disorders, and depression RATIONALE Anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse, and eating disorders are the four most common mental health issues for students in higher education. However, this does not mean that other disorders are not common. Seek the help of a mental healthcare professional if you are not feeling like yourself or if you are struggling. CONCEPT Mental Health 7 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for learning in lectures? • Taking notes on the lecture quietly. • Listening, and deciding what's most important. • Thinking about the questions you have. • Studying your textbook and previous notes. During a lecture, it's important to stay focused on what the instructor is saying. Listening, thinking about what's most important, taking down notes, and coming up with questions are a way to stay actively engaged with what's going on. It may be tempting to do other things, but if you can listen, it will benefit you more than looking at your textbook or notes again. CONCEPT Lectures in the Classroom 8 Your instructor in higher education is likely to have or be working on an advanced degree in their field. Is this statement true or false? • False, because most instructors in higher education do not have these types of degrees. • False, because an advanced degree is NOT an indicator of expertise on a particular topic. • True, because an advanced degree is an indicator of expertise on a particular topic. • True, because all instructors in higher education are required by law to do this. RATIONALE Instructors in higher education are teaching at the school because they have demonstrated mastery in their field. Many have advanced degrees or may be in the process of completing one. CONCEPT The Role of an Instructor in Higher Education 9 You are reading a course description in the course catalog and you see the word prerequisites listed next to some course names. What does this mean? • These courses are for students who have similar interests and abilities. • These courses should be completed after you have completed this class. • • These are similar courses that are recommended by your instructor. RATIONALE Prerequisites are courses that you need to complete before you can take a more advanced course. CONCEPT Interpreting the Course Catalog 10 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for interacting with your peers? • Speak up and speak out, even if it means offending others in the class. • When you have to disagree, do it respectfully and at the appropriate time. • Don't shame or blame others for having different views than you. • Listen to your peers, and think about what they have to say. RATIONALE You do have a right to express yourself, but you do not have a right to offend others. When interacting with your peers, you must recognize that your perspective is one of many. Be respectful and considerate of other perspectives, even when you may not agree. Always show empathy and respect when communicating with your peers. CONCEPT Interacting with Your Peers 11 You've just decided on a career in information security because you think it would be a good match for your highly analytical style, your mathematical abilities, and your attention to detail. However, you don't have any experience working in this industry, and you don't know anyone who does. What should you do? • Search the web for an entry level job or internship in the industry to determine what skills and experience are needed in a new hire. security specialist. • Consider changing your mind while you still can. Think about other careers that would be a better match for your prior experiences. • Apply to some senior level positions in information security because you already have what it takes to be successful. RATIONALE If you do some research now, you can create a plan to fill in the gaps in your knowledge and experience by taking classes or getting the additional experience you need outside of class. That way, you will know when you are qualified for the job you want, and you can apply with confidence. CONCEPT Planning for Your Career 12 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for seeking an internship that interests you? • Talk to recruiters at career fairs on campus or elsewhere. • Look for internship postings online. • Show up at the organization you want to work at and demand an internship. • Talk to your instructor, advisor, or other people you know about your goals. RATIONALE While this could work out in some situations, it's not a best practice because the employer may not be pleased if you show up without an invitation. It better to establish a connection before you show up and ask for an internship. And you should always be polite in the way you ask! CONCEPT Finding an Internship 13 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for staying healthy as a student in higher education? • https://capella.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedbacks/5347233 8/10/2020 • Exercise for 30 minutes a day. • Eat less than 1200 calories a day. • Get 7-9 hours of sleep. RATIONALE You should eat a healthy diet, but eating less than 1200 calories is not enough to give you the fuel you need to perform your best. Instead of counting calories, eat healthy foods that give you energy and strength. Beyond eating healthy, you should try to get 7-9 hours of sleep, drink water, and exercise for 30 minutes a day. CONCEPT Physical Wellness 14 You want to use a TED talk video in an assignment. Do you have to cite this source? • Yes, because this is not a video you personally created. • No, because TED talks are in the public domain. • No, because it's just a video. • Yes, because TED talk videos are one of the few media resources that require this. RATIONALE Any media you include that you did not personally create needs to be cited. Check your resources for the specifics on how to cite images in the preferred style of your instructor. CONCEPT To help you learn how to collaborate with others. • To inspire you. • To give you experience applying the concepts. RATIONALE Your instructor assigned a website because this is something that a professional web designer would do. They are testing your abilities to perform in the real world. CONCEPT Projects in Higher Education 16 What is NOT an example of cheating? • Taking notes and creating your own study guide. • Sharing answers on an exam with your classmates. • Using your phone to look up answers during a proctored exam. • Turning in someone else's work as your own. RATIONALE It's a good idea to create your own study guide, as long as you do not use it to cheat with. CONCEPT Cheating in Higher Education 17 Create a goal for what grade you want in a course and execute a plan to achieve that grade. • Take a reasonable number of courses so you have enough time to study. • Enroll in classes that are appropriate for your skill level and experience. • Argue with your instructor over the grades you receive on assignments and exams. 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 18 What is the main reason instructors assign papers? • Papers give you the opportunity to improve your research and writing skills. • 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 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 19 Knowing how to add citations to a paper • Knowing how to use the mail merge feature • Knowing how to do basic formatting • Knowing how to type a paper RATIONALE Word processing software does a lot of useful things, but mail merge is not one of the ones you need to know for school. if you can master typing, formatting, and putting citations into a paper, you will have the basics covered as a student. CONCEPT Preparing to Use Technology 20 What does it mean to "be prepared" for class? • Have your friend take notes for you while you are on vacation. • Read the syllabus or other instructions, complete any assignments or readings on time, and bring any necessary materials to class with you, if applicable. • Get 8-10 hours of sleep, eat a complete breakfast, exercise for 30 minutes or more, and take regular breaks from studying. • Stop to get coffee and a bagel for yourself before you attend class, even if it means you will be a few minutes late. Nobody will mind if you sneak in a little later. RATIONALE "Being prepared" for class does, in fact, mean reading the syllabus or other instructions, completing any assignments or readings on time, and bringing any necessary materials to class with you. When you do this, you will be ready to learn and participate in class. CONCEPT What is the main purpose of a major in higher education? • To focus your studies in a specific field. • To help you become a better student. • To help you determine what you minor will be. • To keep you on track for graduation. RATIONALE A major is the specific field of study or subject area—like Psychology, Business, or History—that a student chooses to focus on. Once you choose a major, the majority of the courses you will take will be related to the subject you selected. By focusing your studies in a specific field, you can build the expertise you need to achieve your career or personal goals. CONCEPT Majors and Minors in Higher Education 22 A best practice for researching is to ask a librarian for help if you are unable to find sources. Is this statement true or false? • False, because you are expected to find your own sources. • False, because the librarians are only responsible for organizing and cataloging the books and periodicals in the library. • True, because librarians are experts at finding the right sources for research. • True, because librarians have a lot of free time on their hands. RATIONALE Librarians are experts at researching. If you have any doubts about how to use the library catalog or online databases, contact them or consult the library's website. Gathering and Using Research 23 Which of the following is NOT an advantage of technology in higher education? • Being able to access a vast collection of information across subjects. • Being able to attend classes virtually from any almost location. • 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 24 Which of the following is NOT an example of plagiarism? • Citing sources incorrectly, or making them up. • Citing all of the sources you referenced in your paper using the preferred style of your instructor. • Turning in a paper you purchased as your own work. • Paraphrasing or summarizing the ideas of another person without giving that person credit. RATIONALE If you correctly cite the sources you reference in your papers or projects, then you are not plagiarizing. Which of the following is NOT a best practice for collaboration on group projects? • Executing your portion of the project. • Taking the lead without mutual agreement that you are the leader of the group. • Ensuring that each member of the group knows their responsibility on the project. • Listening to ensure that everyone's opinion is included. RATIONALE Listening to ensure that everyone's opinion is included, ensuring that each member of the group knows their responsibility on the project, and executing your portion of the project will ensure that your group project goes well. You should not take charge unless the group has agreed to make you the leader. CONCEPT Group Projects © 2020 SOPHIA Learning, LLC. SOPHIA is a registered trademark of SOPHIA Learning, LLC. • About • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use [Show More]

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