FYCE ch5+6 questions

Name some methods of note taking other than outlining.

cornell format, paragraph format, and list format

Describe some things you can do before a lecture to prepare for learning and remembering.

Before a lecture to fully grasp the material you should make sure you do any readings that were given, beginning the first day of class you should start linking all you are learning currently with what you have learned in the past, as well as your real life experiences.

explain the value of brainstorming

Brainstorming allows you to develop critical thinking skills and learn to come up with one's own opinions

Why is it important to examine evidence of an argument?

All evidence provided is not always the best quality, and may contain logical fallacies.

Why are arguments central to academic study, work, and life in general?

Arguments challenge assumptions and require evidence. In order to be a good critical thinker one must be able to effectively explain their beliefs, and back them up. Arguments allow this to happen

name 3 aspects of critical thinking

Ask questions, consider multiple viewpoints, and draw conclusions

List the three steps you should follow after class to help you remember the key points.

In order to remember all key details you should review your notes as soon as possible after class. Doing this allows the brain to review what it has already taken in and remember the material better. You should also compare notes with another student to see if they have anything that you did not catch in class or see something in a way you did not think of. Lastly, you should do any homework that was assigned.

Explore why critical thinking is at the core of a liberal education

It requires you to think for yourself when a large amount of information or opinions are presented. When one cannot think critically they are unable to make important decisions regarding their education or life.

Describe three strategies you can use to listen critically during a lecture. Explain the benefits of using them and why they will work.

There are many strategies for listening critically during a lecture. One big one is be ready for a message, if you are looking for a message you will be able to notice information the text does not explicitly cover, and you will be able to pay much closer attention to what is happening. Another is repeat information mentally, by making an effort to retain everything presented you are more likely to. Another big concept is keeping an open mind, you will be presented with a large amount of information, and you might not completely agree with everything but you should still be respectful and fully listen so you can continue to create your own viewpoints.

In the Cornell format of note taking, what is the left margin on the paper called?

the recall column