What is the best tip to follow during the meeting?

Use an abbreviated or speedwriting system

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic devices?

letters, images, sounds, or rhymes used as memory boosters

Which of the following is NOT an example of active listening?

remain in motion while listening

What is the difference between a strength and a talent?

strength: mastered through practice; talent:natural ability.

What is a transition word?

words that show the relationship between ideas in a sentence

Which of the following is true about online reading strategies?

Reading strategies that work for textbooks will work online

You were advised on how to achieve her goal of running a marathon. Who should not listen to?

Achieve the entire goal, then make room for another

What does strength diversity refer to?

the variety in the assets that people offer

What are the three purposes of writing covered in your textbook?

to entertain, to inform, to persuade

How are strengths produced?

You develop them by working to gain skills and knowledge.

What does K-W-L stand for?

what you Know, what you Want to know, and what you Learned

What is the difference between hard obligations and soft obligations?

hard obligation:specific deadlines; soft obligation no time

What tips would you give to a kinesthetic learner who is preparing for a test?

Make the material hands-on, like draw the key concepts

Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a good test taking strategy?

If you finish early, go back over your answers

What is optimum stress?

Ideal pressure that prompts you to perform at peak level

Collaborative note taking is successful only when what is true?

Everyone contributes equally toward the common goal

Which is an example of constructive criticism?

If you can get to work early, it'll help your performance.

Which of the following is a support system?

A social network that helps you reach your goals.

What do the letters in SMART goal stand for?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

What strategies does your textbook identify for improving sentence fluency?

Use transition words, vary sentence length & type.

Which of the following is a recommended strategies for a productive online discussion?

state opinions clearly & use correct grammar

How would a five paragraph persuasive essay likely be structured?

intro paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph

What are the three categories that the textbook breaks goals into?

short-term, intermediate, long-term

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1
What is the best tip to follow during the meeting?
Use an abbreviated or speedwriting system
Sit in the back of the room where no one can see you.
Don’t ask people to repeat themselves.
Take down every single word that is being said.
2
Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic devices?
letters, images, sounds, or rhymes used as memory boosters
outlines of chapters
qualifiers
flashcards with key terms on them
3
Taking classroom notes, meeting minutes, and phone messages requires what skill?
collaboration
active listening
nonverbal communication
negotiation
4
Which of the following is NOT an example of active listening?
remain in motion while listening
make eye contact with the speaker
repeat what you have heard
give your full attention to what is being said
5
A paragraph’s concluding sentence should perform which of the following functions?
summarize
introduce
support
describe
6
What is the difference between a strength and a talent?
A strength is hard to learn while a talent is easy to learn.
strength: mastered through practice; talent:natural ability.
strength:natural ability, talent:mastered through practice.
A strength is fun while a talents are stressful.
7
What is a transition word?
rich & precise language
words used to vary the sentence length in a paragraph
words that show the relationship between ideas in a sentence
a summary of the words in a sentence
8
Which of these uses Roman & upper/ lowercase letters to arrange ideas, details, and examples?
standard outline
Sequence Map
Venn Diagram
K-W-L Chart
9
When organizing an e-mail explaining a department conflict & resulting actions, use which one?
persuasion
compare/contrast
problem/solution
restrained
10
Qualities and principles that are very important to you are called what?
skills
strengths
goals
values
11
Which of the following is true about online reading strategies?
Blogs, wikis, and newsgroups are always regulated
Reading strategies that work for textbooks will work online
Audiovisual features are always distracting when you read.
Most articles stay on the web & will always be relevant.
12
You were advised on how to achieve her goal of running a marathon. Who should not listen to?
Achieve the entire goal, then make room for another
Margaret says research how others prepared to run marathons
Focus on the quality of achieving this goal nothing else
Jack says that you use positive language to stay motivated.
13
Which of the following is a method designed to achieve a goal?
critical thinking
problem solving
time management
strategy
14
The decision to extend the deadline is an example of what?
negotiation
persuasion
consensus
consideration
15
What does strength diversity refer to?
the variety in the assets that people offer
the variety in people’s cultural backgrounds
the differences that cause problems on teams
stereotyping people in groups
16
What are the three purposes of writing covered in your textbook?
to entertain, to inform, to persuade
introduction, body, conclusion
formal, informal, business
compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence/chronology
17
How are strengths produced?
You develop them through positive thinking.
You surrounding yourself with successful people.
You develop them by working to gain skills and knowledge.
You are born with them.
18
What does K-W-L stand for?
Know your material, use Worksheets, make list of your notes
what you Know, what you Want to know, and what you Learned
what to Keep, what to Write, what to Learn
Knowledge, Work, Life
19
The pre-reading strategy of taking info you already have & adding to it is called what?
scanning
scaffolding
skimming
mapping
20
What is the difference between hard obligations and soft obligations?
hard obligation:specific deadlines; soft obligation no time
hard obligations:long term; soft obligations: short terms
hard obligations:done daily; soft obligations:done yearly
hard obligations:difficult tasks; soft obligation:easy tasks
21
What is the skill for improving reading comprehension and retention called?
summarizing
charting
annotating
organizing
22
What tips would you give to a kinesthetic learner who is preparing for a test?
Make the material hands-on, like draw the key concepts
Take part in a study group
record & play back lectures
Highlight key ideas or info in textbooks
23
Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a good test taking strategy?
If you don't know an answer, keep trying until you have it
If you finish early, go back over your answers
If you change a bunch of answers, your doing great
Don’t watch the clock.
24
Which of the following is NOT computer hardware?
processor
network card
internet browser
optical drive
25
What is optimum stress?
Ideal pressure that prompts you to perform at peak level
A stressful situation that pushes you over the edge
a stress free environment
positive stress
26
Collaborative note taking is successful only when what is true?
Everyone likes each other and gets along well.
Everyone wants to get an A.
Identity the best note taker & let them take all the notes.
Everyone contributes equally toward the common goal
27
Which is an example of constructive criticism?
Late again? Your tardiness is hurting your career.
If you can get to work early, it'll help your performance.
Being late is no ones fault but yours. Final warning.
You messed by showing up late. I need you to do better.
28
Which of the following is a support system?
At home
A social network that helps you reach your goals.
The people you meet online that share your common interests.
Everyone you work with
29
A short restatement of the chapter, that contained the most important ideas is an example of?
summary
mind map
outline
main idea
30
What do the letters in SMART goal stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Sure, Main, Aim, Right, Top
Stick to it, Make it happen, Achieve it, Reach it & Take it
Satisfiable, Maintainable, Achievable, Reliable, Teachable
31
"I will be unavailable from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., May 23, 2015.” What style of writing is used?
socially accepted writing
formal register
informative style
casual word choice
32
Which Microsoft Office program would you use to create a presentation for your class?
Publisher
PowerPoint
Word
Excel
33
What strategies does your textbook identify for improving sentence fluency?
Include your personality & use formal register
Use clear voice, transition words, and standard vocabulary.
Use Standard American English & choose a clear structure
Use transition words, vary sentence length & type.
34
Which of the following is an internal reward?
money
a new job
nice dinner
satisfaction
35
Which of the following is a recommended strategies for a productive online discussion?
ask other people what they thought
states facts and disproves others responses.
misspelled words and belittled others
state opinions clearly & use correct grammar
36
How would a five paragraph persuasive essay likely be structured?
topic paragraph, personal anecdotes, & concluding paragraph
topic sentence, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraph
intro paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph
descriptive paragraph, personal opinions, and summary
37
What are the three categories that the textbook breaks goals into?
short-term, intermediate, long-term
beginning stage, middle stage, final stage
slow, on pace, fast
small, medium, large

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