Quiz: Taking Notes

The main idea of this movie is:

• Some note taking skills are visual, while others rely on text
• There are many different note-taking techniques, but only one is correct.
• Taking notes helps you retain information, so pick a system that's right for you
• Using a tape recorder is not a replacement for taking notes, because it won't help you remember
  

What advantage does note-taking have over tape recording?

• Note-taking requires less effort
• Note-taking is faster
• Note-taking causes you to pay more attention to what you are learning
• Note-taking allows you to review the material later on

What's the best way to ensure that you'll be able to put your notes in order during a study session?

• Write the date at the top of each page
• Write the time at the top of each page
• Write the day of the week at the top of each page
• Write your name at the top of each page

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

Each of the following phrases indicates important information coming up, except:

• The main reason is...
• Most experts believe...
• The bottom line is...
• A funny story is...

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What do all good note-taking systems have in common?

• They divide the page up into different sections
• They help you to review and remember the information
• They make use of different colored pens or pencils
• They make use of sketches and diagrams

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The most efficient way to correct a mistake in notes is:

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What do paraphrasing and abbreviating have in common?

• Both save time and space
• Both save time, but not space
• Both save space, but not time
• Neither saves time nor space

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The pictured notes were written in which note-taking format?

• Outline
• Cornell System
• Word Web
• Free hand

According to the video..."Listening is not the same as..."

• Reading
• Learning
• Writing
• Recording

All of the following details are a part of paraphrasing, EXCEPT

• Transcribing the text word for word
• Asking yourself what the main points are
• Finding out what's relevant and useful
• Writing down the highlights of a text in your own words

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2