Week 3 - Computer Quiz - What do I remember from Week 2?

Why is it important to be an 'active' reader?

• It helps us remember what we have read.

• It makes us check that we understand what we have read.

• It stops our mind from wandering off topic.

• It helps us to explain/summarise what we have read.

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Why do we have readings as part of our subjects?

• They provide more opportunity to learn about the topic from a variety of sources.

• Because PowerPoint slides are just a summary and cannot provide complete and indepth topic information.

• They allow us to connect themes and findings from various research experts on a particular topic area.

• They provide more opportunity to form an informed opinion on a topic

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What are some 'active reading strategies' we can use? (Choose more than one answer)

• Regularly check that we understand what we have read.

• Read when we are too tired to concentrate.

• Take or make notes and highlight important pieces of information.

• Skip words that we don't understand because to find out their meaning will slow us down.

Why is it important to only use credible, relevant references in our assessments and research?

How can you judge/determine reputable sources?

• Qualifications - look at the qualifications of the authors, are they academic experts?

• Vocabulary - is the article written for the general public or does it use subject specific vocabulary.

• Has a methodology - the article discusses how it gathered the data used in the article

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• The article has been peer reviewed?.

Why should I not use Wikipedia or Middle Earth or other non-scholarly websites in my assessment work?

How can I tell non-scholarly & popular sources?

• They don't have a Reference List.

• They use pretty pictures/graphics.

• They are published every week or monthly.

• They use generally simple, easy to read vocabulary.

• All provided answers.

Why should WAI students use the LRC's Database for their assessment research?

When searching the database, keywords can include ...

• Authors family name/s

• Title words

• Topic words

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If you have problems searching the WAI Database who should you ask for help?