SLS 1501 Midterm Exam Questions
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What are some benefits of gaining further education? - correct Answer--Learn to think
critically and communicate better
-Better deal with advances in knowledge and technology
-Acquire skills that will shape how you deal with challenges
-Better prepared to live in a world of diversity
-Make learning a lifelong habit
why is it important to explore research-based student success strategies? - correct
Answer-- much more accurate than advice from other people
- likely that results/findings will apply to you
- increases your skills to read/use scholarly sources
- helps build reading, critical thinking, and information literacy skills
- help you achieve academic goals
faculty expectations regarding : the syllabus - correct Answer--syllabus provides you
with an overview of the course (course description, contact info, resources, learning
outcomes.)
- prof. expects you to read the syllabus and know what is expected of you
faculty expectations regarding : behavior and communication - correct Answer--
professors expect you to behave professionally, use professional language, treat others
w/ respect, minimize distractions.
-appropriate language in emails, reach out to prof. w/ questions, etc
faculty expectations regarding : academic integrity - correct Answer-Academic integrity-
being honest and responsible as a student
-expected to follow the code of student conduct
define plagiarism and list 3 examples - correct Answer-Presenting someones work as
your own
-putting your name on someone else's work
-paraphrasing w/o citing source
-submitting the same paper in 2 diff classes w/o approval
define critical thinking - correct Answer-the ability to think in a sophisticated manner- to
ask questions, define terms, examine evidence, analyze assumptions, avoid emotional
reasoning, resist oversimplication, consider alternative interpretations, and tolerate
uncertainty
, list the 4 stages of intellectual development - correct Answer-- stage 1 (Absolute) :
believes that there is a right and wrong answer; authority figures know the answer
- stage 2 (Personal): there is not always a correct answer; opinions are what really
matter; knowing is based on experience
- stage 3 (Rules-based): values rules to compare and judge opinions or claims, but will
resort back to opinions when rules don't apply
- stage 4 (Evaluative): use formal strategies to evaluate opinions/ evidence
explain the levels of Bloom's taxonomy - correct Answer-Creating : create a new
academic product (ex: essay)
Evaluating: make meaningful judgments/recommendations
Analyzing: compare/contrast this concept with other ones
Applying: use what you learned in a new situation/ context
Understanding: summarize info in your own words
Remembering: identify/recall the info learned
What are the processes of becoming a critical thinker? - correct Answer-- remember the
content (knowledge base)
-believe in your ability (self-efficacy)
-be motivated to learn (desire/drive)
* learning conditions: challenging learning opportunities and support
The 3R Reading Method - correct Answer-READ the material
RECITE what you remember
REVIEW the material again and fill in missing info
The SQ3R Reading Strategy - correct Answer-SURVEY- preview the chapter (table of
contents, headings, images)
QUESTION the content
READ the material
RECITE what you remember
REVIEW the material again and fill in missing info
Highlighting - correct Answer-read the passage first w/o highlighting, then go back and
highlight what is really important
Define a peer-reviewed journal article - correct Answer-scholarly sources from library
databases - an original research study, a theoretical perspective on a topic, a review of
research previously conducted, or a practical application of research findings
List the steps of the peer-review process - correct Answer-1. do research and write the
article
2. submit article to editor
3. sent to anon reviewers
4. feedback reviewed by editor
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What are some benefits of gaining further education? - correct Answer--Learn to think
critically and communicate better
-Better deal with advances in knowledge and technology
-Acquire skills that will shape how you deal with challenges
-Better prepared to live in a world of diversity
-Make learning a lifelong habit
why is it important to explore research-based student success strategies? - correct
Answer-- much more accurate than advice from other people
- likely that results/findings will apply to you
- increases your skills to read/use scholarly sources
- helps build reading, critical thinking, and information literacy skills
- help you achieve academic goals
faculty expectations regarding : the syllabus - correct Answer--syllabus provides you
with an overview of the course (course description, contact info, resources, learning
outcomes.)
- prof. expects you to read the syllabus and know what is expected of you
faculty expectations regarding : behavior and communication - correct Answer--
professors expect you to behave professionally, use professional language, treat others
w/ respect, minimize distractions.
-appropriate language in emails, reach out to prof. w/ questions, etc
faculty expectations regarding : academic integrity - correct Answer-Academic integrity-
being honest and responsible as a student
-expected to follow the code of student conduct
define plagiarism and list 3 examples - correct Answer-Presenting someones work as
your own
-putting your name on someone else's work
-paraphrasing w/o citing source
-submitting the same paper in 2 diff classes w/o approval
define critical thinking - correct Answer-the ability to think in a sophisticated manner- to
ask questions, define terms, examine evidence, analyze assumptions, avoid emotional
reasoning, resist oversimplication, consider alternative interpretations, and tolerate
uncertainty
, list the 4 stages of intellectual development - correct Answer-- stage 1 (Absolute) :
believes that there is a right and wrong answer; authority figures know the answer
- stage 2 (Personal): there is not always a correct answer; opinions are what really
matter; knowing is based on experience
- stage 3 (Rules-based): values rules to compare and judge opinions or claims, but will
resort back to opinions when rules don't apply
- stage 4 (Evaluative): use formal strategies to evaluate opinions/ evidence
explain the levels of Bloom's taxonomy - correct Answer-Creating : create a new
academic product (ex: essay)
Evaluating: make meaningful judgments/recommendations
Analyzing: compare/contrast this concept with other ones
Applying: use what you learned in a new situation/ context
Understanding: summarize info in your own words
Remembering: identify/recall the info learned
What are the processes of becoming a critical thinker? - correct Answer-- remember the
content (knowledge base)
-believe in your ability (self-efficacy)
-be motivated to learn (desire/drive)
* learning conditions: challenging learning opportunities and support
The 3R Reading Method - correct Answer-READ the material
RECITE what you remember
REVIEW the material again and fill in missing info
The SQ3R Reading Strategy - correct Answer-SURVEY- preview the chapter (table of
contents, headings, images)
QUESTION the content
READ the material
RECITE what you remember
REVIEW the material again and fill in missing info
Highlighting - correct Answer-read the passage first w/o highlighting, then go back and
highlight what is really important
Define a peer-reviewed journal article - correct Answer-scholarly sources from library
databases - an original research study, a theoretical perspective on a topic, a review of
research previously conducted, or a practical application of research findings
List the steps of the peer-review process - correct Answer-1. do research and write the
article
2. submit article to editor
3. sent to anon reviewers
4. feedback reviewed by editor
