COL 105

1. COL 105 Review for Midterm Spring 2008

2. Multiple Choice • The most dangerous classes to miss are • at the start of the term. • the third week of the semester. • before an exam. • all of the above Page: 5

3. Multiple Choice • Research has found that students who involve themselves in class discussions • don't take comprehensive notes. • are teased by their peers. • earn higher grades. • don't remember much of what is discussed. Page: 6

4. Multiple Choice • Research shows that studying with a group • results in students completing less work than if they were studying on their own. • provides a good distraction for students who are easily bored. • helps students earn better grades and avoid more academic problems. • doesn't help nor hurt a student's chance of success. Page: 7

5. Multiple Choice • The highest college dropout rate occurs in the ____ year of college. • first • second • third • fourth Page: 4

6. Multiple Choice • According to the text, if you are perpetually late with assignments you run the risk of • receiving a grade penalty. • irritating your teacher. • a and b • none of the above Page: 5

7. Multiple Choice • Stress is the enemy of learning. If stressed, • stay busy. • enroll part-time. • concentrate on one subject. • none of the above Page: 6

8. Multiple Choice • Earning a 3.5 GPA is an example of what kind of goal? • Lofty • Unrealistic • Measurable • Civil Page: 21

9. Multiple Choice • For each hour spent in class, you should schedule ____ hour(s) of study time. • 1/2 • 1 • 1 1/2 • 2 Page: 26

10. Multiple Choice • It's hard to study on ____ stomach. • an empty • a full • a and b • none of the above Page: 32

11. Multiple Choice • Procrastination is a____ • learning style. • serious problem. • psychological disorder. • none of the above Page: 24

12. Multiple Choice • Recognizing what time of day or night you are most alert and engaged is learning about your • learning style. • biorhythms. • psychological patterns. • none of the above Page: 24

13. Multiple Choice • Time management is • unattainable. • a lifelong skill. • only achieved by Type A students. • none of the above Page: 36

14. Multiple Choice • There is/are ____ learning style models • only one • two • five • numerous Page: 45

15. Multiple Choice • The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by • Dr. John Gardner. • Dr. Howard Gardner. • a and b • none of the above Page: 51

16. Multiple Choice • Engagement means • active involvement in every aspect of life. • approaching every challenge with determination. • a and b • none of the above Page: 64

17. Multiple Choice • Simply put, academic freedom means that college teachers • can speak their minds without fear of retribution. • can force you to agree with their views. • have the freedom to keep you after class if their lecture runs long. • believe in the right of individuals to be free. Page: 73

18. Multiple Choice • In a ground breaking study on factors predicting success in calculus, it was determined that the most effective strategy for success in calculus turned out to be • active participation in a study group. • individualized learning. • a and b • none of the above Page: 74

19. Multiple Choice • If you are unsatisfied with a grade you received on a recent paper, the first thing you should do is • file a complaint within the department. • ask your teacher if you can redo the assignment. • ask another instructor within the same department to look at your paper and offer a second opinion. • speak with your teacher about why you received the grade you did. Page: 74

20. Multiple Choice • When forming a learning team, • include people who are just like you. • ask your teacher to form your team. • keep the group size large. • remember that learning teams are more than study groups. Page: 68

21. Multiple Choice • If you disagree with what your instructors say, • politely challenge him or her. • file a report with the administration. • a and b • none of the above Page: 67

22. Multiple Choice • Which one of the following statements is NOT good advice for developing effective thinking and writing habits? • Be willing to say, "I don't know." • Get used to clarifying what you mean and asking others to do so. • Try to adopt the attitude that you must win every argument. • Judge an argument on its merits, rather than on the basis of who said it. Page: 86-87

23. Multiple Choice • A critical thinker possesses all of the following EXCEPT • the ability to analyze a problem. • the ability to imagine solutions, weight them by rational criteria, and commit to one. • the ability to create a simplistic analysis of a compounded issue. • a tolerance for ambiguity and complexity. Page: 84

24. Multiple Choice • In college, the term "argument" refers to • a physical confrontation. • an emotional confrontation. • a formal complaint you file against your professor. • a collection of reasons and information that form logical support of some idea. Page: 85

25. Multiple Choice • Which of the following is NOT a question a good critical thinker would ask? • Why does Speaker X feel so strongly about the issue? • Did Speaker X move me to feeling strongly about the issue? • Has Speaker X adequately supported his viewpoint? • What was Speaker X trying to say? Page: 86

26. Multiple Choice • Chances are when you land a job, your employer is going to be more interested in how well you ____ than in how well you can memorize information. • dress • budget • write • think Page: 82

27. Multiple Choice • In a liberal education, students are taught to investigate • all sides of a question. • all possible solutions to a problem. • a and b • none of the above Page: 87

28. Multiple Choice • The most creative idea starts with two stages; brainstorming and • blending. • decision making. • refinement. • none of the above Page: 88

29. Multiple Choice • Which of the following statements will NOT help you to think critically? • Attack the argument, not the person. • Don't beg. • Appeal to authority. • Avoid hasty generalizations. Page: 90

30. Multiple Choice • When evaluating information on the Internet, ask yourself the following: • Is it credible? • Who is the author? • Does it reflect mainstream opinions? • all of the above Page: 93

31. Multiple Choice • Most forgetting takes place within ____ hour(s) of seeing or hearing something. • 1 • 24 • 48 • 72 Page: 106

32. Multiple Choice • A(n) ____ learner might benefit from discussing coursework with friends. • oral • visual • tactile • interactive Page: 107

33. Multiple Choice • A(n) ____ learner might benefit from typing lecture notes. • aural • visual • tactile • interactive Page: 107

34. Multiple Choice • During lecture, you should focus on all of the following EXCEPT • facts and figures. • main concepts. • central ideas. • new information. Page: 109

35. Multiple Choice • Which of the following is most important when it comes to effective note taking? • Taping the lecture • Memorizing the recall column • Identifying the main points • Writing the information down verbatim Page: 114

36. Multiple Choice • According to the text, a student needs to master the following two skills to earn high grades: • facts and figures. • listening and note-taking. • central ideas and new information. • none of the above Page: 104

37. Multiple Choice • Listening in class is like • listening to a TV program. • listening to a friend. • listening to a speaker at a meeting. • none of the above Page: 109

38. Multiple Choice • One method for organizing notes is called • Cornell format. • Jewler method. • College success method. • none of the above Page: 111

39. Multiple Choice • When using technology to take notes, remember that • laptops are often poor tools for taking notes during class. • computers are conducive to making marginal notes. • laptops are conducive to circling important items. • none of the above Page: 119

40. Multiple Choice • According to your text, writing serves two purposes, exemplified in the terms ____ writing and ____ writing. • communicative; descriptive • creative; scientific • exploratory; explanatory • creative; concrete Page: 187

41. Multiple Choice • Many writing experts believe that the writing step that should take the longest is • prewriting or rehearsing. • writing or drafting. • rewriting or revision. • none of these, all steps should be given the same amount of time. Page: 188

42. Multiple Choice • This is when exploratory writing becomes a rough explanatory draft. • Rewriting or revision • Writing or drafting • Prewriting or rehearsing • None of the above Page: 188

43. Multiple Choice • What's the first thing you should do when planning a successful speech? • Prepare your notes • Analyze your audience • Organize your information • Clarify your objective. Page: 192

44. Multiple Choice • When visual aids are added to a presentation, listeners • can absorb and recall more information. • tend to become distracted and tune out. • rate the presenter as more knowledgeable. • view the presenter as cold and distant. Page: 193

45. Multiple Choice • According to the text, a writer should spend ____ percent on the pre writing (including research and rumination) stage. • 55 • 65 • 75 • 85 Page: 190

46. Multiple Choice • Which is NOT one of the six steps to successful speaking? • Analyze your information • Organize your information • Prepare your notes • Practice your delivery Page: 192

47. Multiple Choice • To ensure that your main idea works in your speech, use the following supporting materials: • examples. • statistics. • testimony. • all of the above. Page: 198

48. Multiple Choice • According to the text, a writer should spend ____ percent of his time on the writing (first draft) stage. • 10 • 5 • 1 • none of the above Page: 190

49. Multiple Choice • When using notes to give a speech, the best speaking aid is a • minimal outline. • detailed outline. • sketchy outline. • none of the above Page: 194

50. Short Answer • Recent research indicates that students who are prone to procrastination are also at risk for what? Avoiding other tasks and problems; more likely to develop unhealthy habits such as higher alcohol consumption, smoking, insomnia, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Page: 24-25