Revision of Seminars 5 and 6

1. Why is it beneficial to use abbreviations and symbols in note-taking?

• 1. They make notes look more professional.

• They allow for faster and more accurate note-taking. 

• 1. They eliminate the need for any writing.

1. What type of information is found in the right-hand side column of the Cornell note-taking chart?

• Detailed notes, diagrams, or mind maps illustrating relationships. 

• 1. Basic title and date information.

• General summaries of the main points.

1. Why should you answer the easy questions first on a multiple-choice test?

• 1. It allows you to skip difficult questions entirely.

• It helps build confidence and provides an overview of the test.

• It ensures you finish the test more quickly.

1. Why is it important to read every answer option in a multiple-choice question?

• 1. To find the longest answer.

• 1. To make the test seem longer.

• There may be multiple answers that appear correct. 

1. How can eliminating some answer choices help in multiple-choice questions?

• 1. It makes the question easier to understand.

• It narrows down options and increases the chances of selecting the correct answer. 

• 1. It gives you more time to think about the remaining answers.

1. What distinguishes "just" listening from academic listening?

• Academic listening requires processing details and identifying arguments, unlike "just" listening. 

• Academic listening focuses only on enjoyment.

• 1. "Just" listening involves taking notes.

‘/’ - what does this symbol in note taking mean?

• About, approximately

• Caused by

• Or

‘Let’s turn our attention now to…’ - what does this lecture

• Signalling a shift in the argument

• Providing a sequence

• Giving examples

‘So what I have essentially been doing is…’ - what does this lecture vocabulary phrase mean?

• Asking a rhetorical question for emphasis

• Providing a sequence

• Providing a summary

‘∆’ - what does this symbol in note taking mean?

• Is more than or equal to

• Change

• This is surprising