Topic-point Method Of Summarizing

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Homework: Quiz 4 & 5 Pry out questions; root up answers; recite, review, and review again. False; The nine-steps doesn’t need to be completely apply to get the most of the reading, just choose the ones you need to apply as you read and use it appropriately. When previewing an assignment, look for familiar concepts, facts or ideas. Also, inspect the drawing, diagram, charts, photographs, etc., and try imagining what kind of questions will be on the test. Use the headings as entries to the outline. Rewrite the heading, if necessary, to make it more meaningful to you. In addition to underlining, there are other ways to mark up a text such as: circling the key terms and words, draw a mental visual aid to translate the text and place asterisk or exclamation point next to an important term or sentence. False; marking more than ten percents of the text will defeat its purpose and readers should only flag the important materials. When reading gets tough, readers can try reading the text out loud; look for important words or ideas in the text, or talk to an instructor.

8. 9. The “topic-point” method of summarizing is to state the main topics covered in the chapter, and state the main points that the author is making about the topic. For example, the main topic of the chapter is Muscle Reading, and the main points are the three phases. 10. Set a time limit; move your eyes faster; Get your body ready (posture). 1. The three major steps of note-taking is observing, recording, and reviewing. First, start out by observing the “even” such as a statement by instructor, experiment, or chapter reading. Secondly, record the observation of the event (taking notes), and lastly, review your notes. 2. False; according to the text, being an energetic observer in class and reviewing notes after class are the requirements for effective notes. 3. Sitting in the front will make it harder to fall asleep and not distracted by surrounding classmates. The materials on the board are easier to read and the instructor can see you easier if you have a question. 4. Instructor give clues that the material they are presenting is important by repeating a phrase or idea, if the instructor takes the time to write something on the board, and if the instructor tells the students that the material will likely appear on an exam. 5. False; postponing judgment while taking notes means that the student make notes of the disagreement and move on; not forget about it. 6. D 7. The two types of key words include concepts, technological terms, names, and numbers. It also includes linking words or words that describe action and relationship. Observe, record, review, handwriting, listening.

8. The way to apply the Power Process “Be here now” to the job of taking notes in class is by focusing on the “here”, consciously choose when to be with you “inner voice” and realizing that you have to do it NOW. 9. Review notes by editing it, creating summaries, and considering typing your notes. 10. D