Academic Strategies: Seminar 8 September 19, 2010

Agenda Week 7 Review End of the term Unit 8: Critical Reading and Note Taking Methods Unit 8 Reading Learning Activities Discussion Exam Seminar questions

WEEK 7 REVIEW Seminar grades: available tonight at midnight Discussion grades: available tonight at midnight Unit 7: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Importance of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in everyday life Questions??

UNIT 8: CRITICAL READING AND NOTE TAKING METHODS: SEPTEMBER 15 – SEPTEMBER 21 Most likely the largest portion of your schoolwork will be used to complete the required reading assignments for each unit. The reading assignments and activities in each unit will provide you with the information you need to respond intelligently to discussion questions, participate fully in the seminar or discussion, complete the projects, and take tests. In this unit, you will have the opportunity to apply a commonly used reading method to test your reading comprehension. You will also learn about note taking methods and how to best take notes from your readings. Because you are not sitting in classroom taking notes, it will be important for you to take notes from reading assignments.

UNIT OUTCOMES Use the SQ3R Reading Method Explain the role of critical thinking in improving reading comprehension Understand which note taking method fits best with your learning style Explain how effective note taking is related to personal management

UNIT 8 READING Announcements Chapter 10: top of p. 74, Taking Notes - Methods for online learning - Your personal learning style Reading and Note Taking 2 Additional resources: - Dan Kurland's website for information on Critical Reading vs. Critical Thinking - MindTools website article "Reading Strategies: Reading Efficiently by Reading Intelligently"

LEARNING ACTIVITIES Reading and Note Taking PowerPoint Presentation Reading Activity: SQ3R Jeopardy game: Exam review

DISCUSSION Discussion Unit 8: Reading comprehension and SQ3R

READING TEXTBOOKS AND ARTICLES Reading comprehension, our ability to understand and remember the material we read, is a skill that weakens if not used. For that reason, we need to learn the process involved in reading comprehension and make sure to apply it. During your college career and beyond, you will be faced with situations requiring you to read books, articles, journals, documents, and website information for content and comprehension. Furthermore, you may be asked to analyze and interpret the information in these reading materials and reflect upon them in written form.

NOTE TAKING METHODS Note taking systems are formats that assist us with the arrangement of information. The idea is to take notes on the important terms, concepts, theories, and ideas only. Using an effective note taking strategy that emphasizes your personal learning style can save you time, energy, and help reduce stress. The key to academic and professional success is organizing the information you have available. Different formats work for different people. You can experiment to find the note taking method that works best for you.

EXAM 25 questions Stress, Stress Management, Time Management, Taking Notes, Critical Thinking, Scientific Method, Problem Solving, To-do Lists, LASSI, Personal Management Jeopardy

SEMINAR Common note-taking errors How can using critical reading and effective note taking skills help you study more effectively and save time?

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