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College Success Skills Basics

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming
10 second outline
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points

2. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
absolute qualifiers
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings

3. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
do two or more things at once
do not
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues

4. Describe three forms of note taking
problems
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Words such as all - always - never - none

5. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
To focus your attention
you take a test

6. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
totally enjoy them
do two or more things at once
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

7. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
absolute qualifiers
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

8. 9 steps for muscle reading
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Peg system
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
do two or more things at once

9. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
Acronym

10. Grades are a measure of how well...
True
Recall
you take a test
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

11. Describe three forms of note taking
totally enjoy them
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts
Acronym
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

12. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement
you take a test
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
absolute qualifiers
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite

13. 3 ways to Network with others on campus
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

14. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
To focus your attention
absolute qualifiers
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
change

15. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Recall
True
absolute qualifiers
Acrostic

16. What is an absolute qualifier?
change
Words such as all - always - never - none
True
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards

17. Diversity is valuable because...

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18. How should a chapter preview be done
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
long-term memory
Before you start reading - preview the entire assignment - keep it short - read headings
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique

19. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
do two or more things at once
change
problems

20. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
It gives you a feeling of success and helps warm up your brain
To focus your attention
problems

21. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
cramming
you take a test
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments

22. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit

23. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
long-term memory
totally enjoy them

24. Five things that are included in an 'I' message
Observations - feelings - wants - thoughts - intentions
long-term memory
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Peg system

25. If you are focusing your attention and your mind wanders - you can notice your thoughts have wandered and gently bring them back

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26. What are the guidelines for brainstorming
Focus on a single problem or issue - relax and sit quietly for a few minutes - collect your thoughts - set time limit
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
you take a test
Learning Resource Center

27. The guidelines for making intention statements
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
absolute qualifiers
do two or more things at once
totally enjoy them

28. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation
True
Acronym
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

29. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
The ' BE HERE NOW' technique
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

30. Some reading assignments require only a...
10 second outline
long-term memory
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form

31. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests
10 second outline
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
cramming

32. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
totally enjoy them
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
Peg system

33. Sentences that help you remember a series of letters that stand for something - ( Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally) order of math operations
Words such as all - always - never - none
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Acrostic
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

34. Suggestions form verbal listening are...
do not
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
Words such as all - always - never - none
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf

35. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Speeds up writing a detailed answer - less likely to leave out important facts - outline could win some points
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process

36. The 'AHA' happens because of...
Luck - persistence - spontaneity - step-by-step process
Acrostic
10 second outline
Acronym

37. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Learning Resource Center
Recall
True

38. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...
you take a test
cramming
Recall
do not

39. Diversity is valuable because...

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40. What is an absolute qualifier?
Words such as all - always - never - none
Acrostic
Peg system
To focus your attention

41. If you are focusing your attention and your mind wanders - you can notice your thoughts have wandered and gently bring them back

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42. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what
Preview Outline question - Read. Underline. Answer - Recite review Review again
Be quiet - maintain eye contact - display openness - send acknowledgments
you take a test
of synergy: it is the idea that the whole is more valuable than the sum of it's parts

43. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
you take a test
Peg system
totally enjoy them

44. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?
Format your paper - take notes leaving cue column blank - condense your notes into the cue column or put keywords there - use cue column to recite
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Acrostic
totally enjoy them

45. What are the techniques for answering essay questions
Acrostic
absolute qualifiers
Find out what the question is asking - make an outline
long-term memory

46. The techniques to set the stage for note taking are...
Complete outside assignments - - bring the right materials - sit front and center - conduct a short pre class review - clarify your intentions
10 second outline
Peg system
totally enjoy them

47. Be the _____ you you want to be
change
Recall
Cornell - mind mapping - Outline form
Words such as all - always - never - none

48. The guidelines for making intention statements
Study group - join a club - go to a lab
Make intentions positive - observable - small and achievable - set timelines that include rewards
If the idea is a good tool use it if not put it on the shelf
Study group - join a club - go to a lab

49. Grades are a measure of how well...
cramming
Acrostic
you take a test
Acronym

50. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life
Choose when to speak - give feedback meaning - notice the speakers body language - listen for request and intention -allow emotions
problems
Be alert to repetition - look for introductory concluding words or transition words or phrases - highlight obvious clues
Acronym