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College Success Skills Basics

Subjects : literacy, soft-skills
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 ways to Network with others on campus






2. During a lecture it is good to sit front and center and pretend you are having a personal conversation with the situation






3. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what






4. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class






5. What does 'to be here and now' mean






6. Key words are paired with numbers






7. What are the techniques for answering essay questions






8. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






9. Information which is stored in ________________ stays there the rest of your life






10. Five things that are included in an 'I' message






11. When answering true and false statements _____________ usually indicate a false statement






12. Word created from initial letters from a series of words (e.g. NASA)






13. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments






14. 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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15. Be the _____ you you want to be






16. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...






17. The concept 'ideas are good tools' suggests






18. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






19. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation






20. One of the most important resources on a college campus is the...






21. Describe three forms of note taking






22. When taking a test should you answer the shortest easiest questions first? Why?






23. Diversity is valuable because...

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24. Describe three forms of note taking






25. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life






26. You ______ need to do all nine steps of the technique to get the most out of any reading assignments






27. What does 'to be here and now' mean






28. How should a chapter preview be done






29. 3 reasons for making an outline for an essay question






30. Mnemonic devices increase your ability to...






31. When using the Cornell method of note taking you do what?






32. _______ should be viewed as opportunities to participate in life






33. What is an absolute qualifier?






34. Be the _____ you you want to be






35. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...






36. Sometimes choosing to ________________ can be effective






37. To do effective non verbal listening you must do what






38. The statement 'love your problems' does not mean you...






39. 9 steps for muscle reading






40. The 'AHA' happens because of...






41. Some reading assignments require only a...






42. The purpose of ___________ only to make the best of the situation






43. The guidelines for making intention statements






44. 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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45. Suggestions form verbal listening are...






46. The 'AHA' happens because of...






47. What are three clues that instructors give to show important points during class






48. Diversity is valuable because...

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49. Key words are paired with numbers






50. 9 steps for muscle reading