UNIT 1 - READING & CRITICAL THINKING

Summarizing the Text Which statement about summarizing is false? A summary will be the same length as the original text. It is common to read the original passage multiple times before summarizing. Summaries make excellent study tools, especially when combined with annotations. Summaries should only cover the main points.

A summary will be the same length as the original text.

Defining New Terms​ When applying the "Defining New Terms" approach to learning new terminology, which approach is incorrect?​ Look up the term in the glossary of a credible medical textbook. Research the new term in a credible, established dictionary. ​ Ask a doctor or nurse in the discipline, or one of your nursing instructors what the term means. ​ Click on the first link you find when you type the word into your internet browser's search engine.​

Click on the first link you find when you type the word into your internet browser's search engine.​

Highlighting the Text​ Which statement about highlighting is false? I can highlight as I read the material the first time; I do not need to read the material before I begin highlighting. ​ I should highlight words and phrases, rather than sentences or paragraphs. ​ I should limit myself to just 2 or 3 highlighted terms/phrases per paragraph/section. ​ I must be consistent in my highlighting approach to avoid confusion later when studying my notes. ​ I should use different colors to "code" my notes (for example, yellow for definitions and pink for main ideas). ​

I can highlight as I read the material the first time; I do not need to read the material before I begin highlighting. ​

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Highlighting Strategies Which strategies are effective when highlighting new material?​ Select all that apply. Using see-through colors that do not obscure the text​ Limiting yourself to just 2 or 3 highlighted terms/phrases per paragraph/section​ Highlighting with a physical highlighting pen ​ Multiple colors to color-code the text and distinguish between main ideas and definitions​ Using the highlighting functions in electronic texts​

Using see-through colors that do not obscure the text​ Limiting yourself to just 2 or 3 highlighted terms/phrases per paragraph/section​ Highlighting with a physical highlighting pen ​ Multiple colors to color-code the text and distinguish between main ideas and definitions​ Using the highlighting functions in electronic texts​

Predicting Which question represents a "predicting" question? Do I have previous experience identifying types of plagiarism?​ Do I already know what a topic sentence is? Why do people have different skin tones? Do I recall the function and impact of food on the kidneys?

Why do people have different skin tones?

Identifying Types of Annotation​ Read the following annotated passage and then answer the question below. Which is not an example of "Talking With the Text"?​ Didn't realize proteins came from this!​ I wonder if the word "traits" came into common use from science or vice-versa. Better look up "trait" for genetics specifically.​ "Traits can be determined by genes or the environment, or more commonly by interactions between them. The genetic contribution to a trait is called the genotype. The outward expression of the genotype is called the phenotype." Note to self - make full reference of this page: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Trait​ That's a lot - actually thought it would be more, though.​

"Traits can be determined by genes or the environment, or more commonly by interactions between them. The genetic contribution to a trait is called the genotype. The outward expression of the genotype is called the phenotype." Note to self - make full reference of this page: https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Trait​

Reading a Diagram Based on the diagram, which statement is true? Plasma consists of platelets and hormones. 44% of total blood consists of erythrocytes. Over 60% of the total blood consists of plasma.​ Erythrocytes consist of nutrients and metabolites. ​

44% of total blood consists of erythrocytes.

Reading a Table Based on the table, which statement is true? A diastolic mmHg reading of 95 is low.​ A systolic mmHg reading of 95 is normal.​ In hypertensive crisis, diastolic readings are less than 99. Prehypertension ranges from 140-159.

A systolic mmHg reading of 95 is normal.​

Reciting Review the diagram of human skin anatomy and then answer the question below. How might you "recite" during your post-reading of this diagram? Use a dictionary to look up and write down the meaning of "adipose tissue." Jot down questions like "What is the difference between a sweat gland and a sebaceous gland"? Survey the words, using context clues to guess the meaning of "follicle." After you have taken notes about the location and name of each part, get together with a classmate and speak the layers and parts aloud to one another.

After you have taken notes about the location and name of each part, get together with a classmate and speak the layers and parts aloud to one another.

Credible Sources​ You are writing an academic (formal) essay on the benefits and risks of fad diets. Which resource would be considered the most credible source? An article titled "Fad Diets: Facts and Fiction" in the scholarly journal, Frontiers in Nutrition A book titled Dr. Stillman's 14-Day Shape-Up Program, published in 1968 An article in Cosmo magazine on getting into shape for the summer An email from a friend about her experiences with the Keto diet

An article titled "Fad Diets: Facts and Fiction" in the scholarly journal, Frontiers in Nutrition

How We Annotate​ Which statement about annotating study materials is true? ​ Two types of annotation are "talking with the text" and writing a research paper about the text.​ Annotation should take place only during the previewing period of reading before you actually read the text.​ Annotation should be performed with textbook readings and with assignment instructions and rubrics.​ Annotation cannot be performed when using an eBook.​

Annotation should be performed with textbook readings and with assignment instructions and rubrics.​

Lesson Notes Which is not a best practice when applying the reading process to lesson and lecture notes?​ As long as you listen closely and take careful notes, there is nothing else to be done for better comprehension of a lecture.​ Using active and post-reading strategies with lessons and lecture notes is crucial because you will likely need to understand them well for success with an assignment.​ Once you have taken notes, you should treat your notes like the "text" they are by highlighting, organizing, and reviewing them in multiple ways.​ If you are able to preview a lecture or lesson, you should, using the pre-reading techniques you have learned.​

As long as you listen closely and take careful notes, there is nothing else to be done for better comprehension of a lecture.​

Reading a Graph Review the graph. At what ages do both estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop? Between ages 50-60 Between ages 30-49 Between ages 10-20 There is not enough information in the graph to determine this.

Between ages 30-49

Problem Solving: Step 4​ Which is the fourth step in the problem-solving cycle?​ Gather information​ Evaluate evidence​ Implement the best solution​ Consider alternatives​ Identify the problem​

Consider alternatives​

Marking the Text​ Read this passage and then answer the question below. Using the "Marking the Text" approach, which term would you be least likely to "mark" or underline?​ Cough Alveolar surface PaO2 levels Cartilage calcification Hypercapnia

Cough

Deductive Reasoning Which is not a step in deductive reasoning?​ Ask the research question​ Formulate a specific theory/hypothesis​ Collect data to prove or disprove the theory​ Create generalized theories​

Create generalized theories​

Talking With the Text​ In the "Talking With the Text" active reading strategy, which would not be an effective approach?​ Definitions of terms we looked up in the dictionary ​ Questions that arise​ Reminders to make flashcards on specific topics​ Our own thoughts about what we are reading ​ "Bigger picture" items​

Definitions of terms we looked up in the dictionary ​

Reading Rate Characteristics We can determine reading rates based on four characteristics. Which is one of the characteristics? Digital versus physical text​ Year of publication​ Description (illustrations versus words) Number of authors​

Description (illustrations versus words)

Pre-Reading Which question should you ask yourself when pre-reading a chapter? What does my teacher think about this author? ​ What new information does the author provide? ​ Do I have pre-existing knowledge about any of the topics from other classes I have taken or am taking?​ Will this chapter be exciting to read?

Do I have pre-existing knowledge about any of the topics from other classes I have taken or am taking?​

Recalling Which question represents a "recalling" question? What are the functions of the lungs? Do I have pre-existing knowledge from previous classes about the names of the bones in the human body? ​ What are the three parts of a body paragraph?​ How do I convert fractions to decimals?​

Do I have pre-existing knowledge from previous classes about the names of the bones in the human body? ​

Lecture Notes Imagine that you have already reorganized a set of lecture notes over the scientific method. Which response will help you study the notes and apply post-reading strategies to them? During your instructor's office hours or at the next class meeting, ask for more information on what is meant by "hypothesis construction." Then, jot that down to the side on these notes. Since you have already highlighted and taken notes, you now understand the material enough to earn 100% on your next exam. At this point, you are done and no further steps are needed to retain the material. You are having a challenging time understanding your notes about "scientific method," so you read the entire text again, taking more notes.

During your instructor's office hours or at the next class meeting, ask for more information on what is meant by "hypothesis construction." Then, jot that down to the side on these notes.

The Reading Rate Process Place the steps in calculating and applying your reading rate in the appropriate order, from first to last. ​ Set aside the full amount of time you will need to complete all of your week's readings.​ Find a page from a book or magazine that is mostly text and a page from a book or magazine with less text. Depending on whether your assigned readings for the week are mostly high-text or low-text, calculate your estimated time by multiplying your one-page time by the number of pages you must read. Time yourself reading both a high-text and a low-text page, writing down the time it took you for each.​ Count how many total pages you will have to read for your classes for the entire week.​

Find a page from a book or magazine that is mostly text and a page from a book or magazine with less text. Time yourself reading both a high-text and a low-text page, writing down the time it took you for each.​ Count how many total pages you will have to read for your classes for the entire week.​ Depending on whether your assigned readings for the week are mostly high-text or low-text, calculate your estimated time by multiplying your one-page time by the number of pages you must read. Set aside the full amount of time you will need to complete all of your week's readings.​

Review Tools​ Review this passage about the muscle system and then choose the item that best represents a review study prop or tool. Using a dictionary​ Reciting Flashcards Questioning while reading​

Flashcards

Preparing to Read Imagine that you have been assigned a chapter to read in a textbook. Which is the best first step? Just begin reading from the first word of the chapter. You will get most of the information you need. If you do not have time to finish, you will have to miss out on some information. ​ Flip through the chapter and calculate how long it will take you to read every word, jotting down unfamiliar terms as you go, and establishing a road map in your mind for what you will encounter once you begin your close reading of the chapter. ​ Read the chapter and then create flashcards to quiz yourself over the entire contents of the chapter.​ Skim through the chapter, jot down the titles of sections and sub-sections, and rest assured you have all the information you need now without reading every word. ​

Flip through the chapter and calculate how long it will take you to read every word, jotting down unfamiliar terms as you go, and establishing a road map in your mind for what you will encounter once you begin your close reading of the chapter. ​

Inductive Reasoning Which is not a step in inductive reasoning?​ Gather data​ Create generalized theories​ Ask the research question​ Formulate a specific theory/hypothesis​

Formulate a specific theory/hypothesis​

Problem Solving: Step 2​ Which is the second step in the problem-solving cycle?​ Evaluate evidence​ Identify the problem​ Gather information​ Implement the best solution​ Consider alternatives​

Gather information​

Problem Solving​ Place the five steps of the problem-solving cycle in the correct order, with step one on top. Evaluate evidence Gather information Consider alternatives Implement the best solution Identify the problem

Identify the problem Gather information Evaluate evidence Consider alternatives Implement the best solution

Deductive Reasoning​ Which is not a characteristic of deductive reasoning? ​ It applies a generalized theory or premise to form a specific conclusion.​ It utilizes a top-down approach. ​ It relies on quantitative research to form a hypothesis.​ It applies previous experiences to make assumptions about future cases.​

It applies previous experiences to make assumptions about future cases.​

Critical Thinking​ Which is a reason critical thinking is necessary in reading comprehension and composition? It provides a basis to assess and reflect upon effective solutions to problems.​ If I already know what I want my paper to say since it is based on personal experiences. ​ It is required in the assignment instructions. ​ The writing assignment does not require any outside research. ​

It provides a basis to assess and reflect upon effective solutions to problems.​

Inductive Reasoning​ Which is not a characteristic of inductive reasoning? ​ It uses specific observations to construct generalized conclusions.​ It utilizes a bottom-up approach.​ It relies on quantitative (rather than qualitative) research to form a hypothesis.​ It applies previous experiences to make assumptions about future cases.​

It relies on quantitative (rather than qualitative) research to form a hypothesis.​

Summarizing Which is not an effective approach to summarizing a text? ​ Carefully reading and annotating assignment instructions, then listing the main goals in order of importance to make sure we meet the assignment requirements. Stopping every paragraph to write in our own words the important takeaways from a section we just read.​ Just reading the subheadings and making assumptions about what the section covers. Outlining to summarize the key ideas of an entire chapter.​

Just reading the subheadings and making assumptions about what the section covers.

Critical Thinking Which is not a critical thinking skill?​ Making biased claims without research or reflection ​ Recognizing the role assumptions play​ Distinguishing between inductive and deductive reasoning​ Determining source credibility​ Using the steps in the problem-solving cycle​

Making biased claims without research or reflection ​

Active Reading Which is the best definition of "annotation" as related to active reading strategies? Tutoring a peer to help them understand the assignments in the class​ Writing an essay about a topic in your textbook​ Marking the text you are reading and taking notes over the text you are reading​ Performing research over the ideas you are reading in your textbook​

Marking the text you are reading and taking notes over the text you are reading​

The Importance of Planning Reading Time Which of the following represents a good reason to plan your reading time? Select all that apply. Not estimating and setting aside reading time can lead to problems like not finishing some of your required readings. You will retain more information if you set aside time to complete your readings. Not estimating reading time can lead to you not understanding your readings well because you were rushed. If you do not estimate and plan your reading time well, you will not do as well with your graded work because you missed or did not grasp concepts.​

Not estimating and setting aside reading time can lead to problems like not finishing some of your required readings. You will retain more information if you set aside time to complete your readings. Not estimating reading time can lead to you not understanding your readings well because you were rushed. If you do not estimate and plan your reading time well, you will not do as well with your graded work because you missed or did not grasp concepts.​

Live Lecture Notes​ Which statement is not true about taking notes during a lecture and working with those notes later?​ Students can interrupt the instructor with questions that lead the instructor a bit off topic; however, sometimes those diversions can include helpful explanations or insights, so it is still important to pay attention and take notes. Note-taking during a lecture is not more complicated than taking notes from a written text; the instructor always sticks to a strict order and tells you exactly how to write your notes. The instructor may remember an important point about an earlier topic and mention it, so you must do the work of making sure all material gets organized appropriately in your notes. The way you write your notes on paper may cause you to not leave room under a larger category for all of the details connected to that larger category, so you may have one of those details showing up late

Note-taking during a lecture is not more complicated than taking notes from a written text; the instructor always sticks to a strict order and tells you exactly how to write your notes.

Testing Assumptions​ Which would not be an appropriate way to test and potentially change our assumptions? ​ Only use specific search terms that ensure one-sided results while researching.​ Reflect on the cause of the assumptions by journaling or meditating.​ Ask open-ended questions from people with different backgrounds.​ Seek outside opinions to gain a greater perspective.​

Only use specific search terms that ensure one-sided results while researching.​

Quizzing Which is not an example of applying quizzing as a post-reading strategy during the "recite and review" stage? Organize your notes into an outline based on causes and effects.​ Use an online app to create and share virtual flashcards with your study partner.​ Create flashcards for unfamiliar terms and their coordinating definitions.​ Compose a question-based study guide to prepare for an exam.​

Organize your notes into an outline based on causes and effects.​

Speaking and Quizzing​ Which would not be an example of "speaking" or "quizzing" in the Reciting and Reviewing stages of the post-reading SQ3R strategy? ​ Meet with a classmate to orally test each other on the new terms in your study materials. Outline the new material to help organize the concepts and make connections to other information. ​ Use an online flashcard program to create notecards on specific terms and concepts to test yourself on the material. ​ While you are running through your notes, speak the major points aloud several times to help retain the new information.

Outline the new material to help organize the concepts and make connections to other information. ​

Recite and Review: Outlining Which statement is not true about outlining?​ Outlining is a post-reading strategy used to review what you have already read.​ Outlining adds dimensions of understanding and allows further annotation.​ Outlining notes the same information you already read, so it is not very effective.​ Outlining helps you better grasp how items in a text may be parts of a larger whole.​

Outlining notes the same information you already read, so it is not very effective.​

Best Practices for Lectures​ Select the item that represents a best practice for viewing a live or recorded lecture. ​ Pay close attention, select only the most relevant information, and interpret the information while listening/viewing and taking notes so that the information is meaningful to you​. When you are watching a live or recorded lecture, write down only what you see visually, such as words on a PowerPoint that your instructor is using​. Listen to an audiobook in your earbuds during the lecture​. Write down every word the instructor says​.

Pay close attention, select only the most relevant information, and interpret the information while listening/viewing and taking notes so that the information is meaningful to you​.

The Stages of Reading Drag each action to its appropriate box: Pre-Reading, Active Reading, or Post-Reading.

Pre-Reading Guess the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues Look over the titles and headings to anticipate what the text will tell us. Active-Reading Take notes in the margins of the textbook that ask questions about what we are reading. Highlight important information in the text. Post-Reading Review our active reading notes and work to understand concepts we still aren't clear about. Apply what we have read by writing an assigned essay in a class.

Reading Road Map Stops Which of the following presents the reading road map stops in the correct order? Asking Questions, Previewing the Text, Recalling Existing Knowledge, Predicting the Content Predicting the Content, Previewing the Text, Asking Questions, Recalling Existing Knowledge Recalling Existing Knowledge, Asking Questions, Predicting the Content, Previewing the Text Previewing the Text, Predicting the Content, Recalling Existing Knowledge, Asking Questions​

Previewing the Text, Predicting the Content, Recalling Existing Knowledge, Asking Questions​

Source Credibility Review this image and then answer the question below. This source is not a credible source. Which characteristic makes this source less credible? Authors & credentials: Jason Smith, DNP-FNP-BC, FAANP & Marie Simpson, MSN-FNP, APRN Publishing Organization: American Medical Association​ Book title: Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice in Nursing and Healthcare Publication date: 1979

Publication date: 1979

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Establishing a Road Map Before Reading All of these statements except one are good approaches to establishing a road map before you read the full text. Choose the one statement that is not part of the pre-reading process. Recall existing knowledge about the ideas in the text by asking yourself, "What do I already know about this topic?" and "How do my experiences relate to this topic?" Predict the text by asking yourself, "What will I learn?" and "How are the reading's ideas related to my existing knowledge?" Read the entire text and take thorough notes on the content. Preview the section headings and sub-headings of the chapter and visuals, such as diagrams, tables, and charts.

Read the entire text and take thorough notes on the content.

Establishing a Road Map Which statement is a recommended approach for establishing a road map before reading the full text? Choose the one that is part of the pre-reading process. Recall existing knowledge about the ideas you are previewing in the text by asking what you already understand and have experienced. Read the entire text and write your notes in the margins of the text. Conduct an internet search on the author to see what other texts he/she wrote. Highlight the unfamiliar terms.

Recall existing knowledge about the ideas you are previewing in the text by asking what you already understand and have experienced.

Reading Road Map The specific actions we should take when establishing a reading road map fall into four stops along the way. Which is the third stop on the road map? ​ Asking Questions ​ Previewing the Text ​ Recalling Existing Knowledge ​ Predicting the Content ​

Recalling Existing Knowledge ​

Post-Reading Portions of the SQ3R Which are the two post-reading (or "after-reading") portions of SQ3R? Question and read​ Survey and question​ Recite and review​ Read and recite​

Recite and review​

Characteristics of Credible Sources Which is a characteristic of a credible source? ​ Publications over 20 years old Authors who rely on personal experiences but have no academic degrees or professional experiences in the field of study Research that can be cross-checked with other sources No cited research in the text

Research that can be cross-checked with other sources

Low-Text Reading Which is a characteristic of low-text reading? 40 pages of very dense, single-spaced text with no graphics 2 hours to read the text ​ Several charts and tables and breaks in the text ​ 10 minutes or more per page reading rate ​

Several charts and tables and breaks in the text ​

Defining New Terms​ Read this passage and then answer the question below. Which terms would most likely need to be defined? Result Cell Pair Somatic

Somatic

Recite and Review Stage Which post-reading strategy is not used in the "recite and review" stage of the SQ3R strategy to retain the information using spoken words, either alone or with a study partner? Quizzing Summarizing Outlining Speaking

Summarizing

Best Practices of Reciting and Reviewing Which does not represent a best practice for the post-reading stage of SQ3R, "reciting and reviewing?" Recite important concepts from your reading notes by yourself or with others. Create a rich outline of the text you have just actively read​. Make learning props like flashcards so you can quiz yourself over important concepts from your reading notes​. Survey the book cover to gather information about the author, publisher, and date of publication.

Survey the book cover to gather information about the author, publisher, and date of publication.

SQ3R Concepts What concepts does SQ3R cover?​ Survey, question, read, recite, review Simulate, question, reference, research, review​ Study, quote, read, recite, review​ Solidify, question, redo, research, reference​

Survey, question, read, recite, review

Annotating Text​ Review this annotated passage and then answer the question below. Drag each statement into one box, either "Defining Words" or "Talking to the Text."

Talking to the Text Remember 4 contents of nitro base and diff between DNA/RNA Make a flshcard for this - important "alphabet of nucleotides" - neat! Defining Words "a pyrimidine base C4H4N2O2 that is one of the four bases coding genetic information---"

Reasons to Annotate​ Which is a reason to annotate a text? ​ Annotating gives you an excuse to use your highlighters and sticky notes. ​ Annotating improves our drawing skills when we doodle in the margins. ​ Annotating shows the instructor that we did the required work.​ The act of annotation is connected to increased memory and comprehension. ​

The act of annotation is connected to increased memory and comprehension. ​

Approaches to Marking Text​ Please select the statement that is true about this example of "marking the text." The student should not have marked "cytoplasm" because it was already mentioned earlier in the passage.​ The student has not marked nearly enough information. Most of this information is important to know, so almost all of it should be marked.​ Every student will always mark these exact same words when reading this passage, whether they are first-year students or third-year students.​ The student is focusing on marking ideas that explain elements of the Central Dogma of Genetics.​

The student is focusing on marking ideas that explain elements of the Central Dogma of Genetics.​

Calculating Reading Rate Which step should be second in calculating and applying your reading rate? Count how many total pages you will have to read for your classes for the entire week. ​ Find a page from a book or magazine that is mostly text and a page from a book or a magazine that has less text. ​ Depending on whether your assigned readings for the week are mostly high-text or low-text, calculate your estimated time by multiplying your one-page time by the number of pages you must read. ​ Time yourself reading both a high-text and a low-text page, writing down the time it took you for each. ​ Set aside the full amount of time you will need to complete all your week's readings. ​

Time yourself reading both a high-text and a low-text page, writing down the time it took you for each. ​

Assumptions​ Which are true statements about assumptions? Select all that apply. It is not possible to change our assumptions; they are hard-wired.​ Two types of assumptions are implicit and explicit.​ Assumptions are reliable because they are based on strong evidence.​ It is possible to change our assumptions by using critical thinking and reflection.​ Two types of assumptions are intrinsic and extrinsic.​ Assumptions are beliefs or ideas that we believe are true with limited or no evidence.​

Two types of assumptions are implicit and explicit.​ It is possible to change our assumptions by using critical thinking and reflection.​ Assumptions are beliefs or ideas that we believe are true with limited or no evidence.​

Reading a Table Review the table. Which statement is false?​ Type A is more common than Type B for the Black population. ​ Type AB can receive RBC antigens of all blood types​. Type O can donate to all other types. ​ Type O is the most common blood type for most populations​.

Type O can donate to all other types. ​

Assumptions Which statement about assumptions is false? One way to assess an assumption's validity is to find multiple perspectives on the topic.​ We do not need to worry about our audience's assumptions; we only need to focus on our own assumptions.​ Critical thinking helps us to distinguish which assumptions are true and false.​ Assumptions are both implicit (unspoken) and explicit (spoken).​

We do not need to worry about our audience's assumptions; we only need to focus on our own assumptions.​

Active Lecture Notes Which is not a reason to work actively with the notes we take from lessons and lectures? Listening to a lecture and taking notes is good, but if we do not actually use or engage with them, we will remember much less​. Our notes are now a text that we must organize, highlight, and recite/review for optimum comprehension of the materials​. The best way to remember and comprehend new material is to take notes, ask questions, and test ourselves on the new knowledge​. We just need to type them out so that we can show the teacher we studied for the test​.

We just need to type them out so that we can show the teacher we studied for the test​.

Using What We Have Read Which activity is not a way in which we might "use what we have read?" Which activity is not a way in which we might "use what we have read?" We might need to compare the thoughts expressed in the text we have read to the thoughts expressed by another author. We might wish to strengthen our understanding of what we have read by making study tools like flashcards or a full-chapter outline. We might recall existing knowledge about the ideas we are previewing in the text by asking what we already understand and have experienced. We might be asked to write an essay over the concepts in a textbook chapter.

We might recall existing knowledge about the ideas we are previewing in the text by asking what we already understand and have experienced.

Problem Solving: Step 1​ The first step of problem solving involves identifying the problem. One way to go about identifying the problem is to use heuristics (asking questions). If you were investigating an increase in patient bed sores at the local assisted-living facility, which question would be most helpful in identifying the problem? What is the gender of the attending staff? What month is it?​ What processes are currently in place to prevent bedsores at this facility? Does the facility offer coffee and snacks?

What processes are currently in place to prevent bedsores at this facility?

Why We Annotate​ Which statement about how and why we annotate a text is true?​ A best practice when using a highlighter is to highlight a very large amount of text. The bright colors will help you remember what you read.​ Annotation techniques, such as highlighting and marking the text, just create more work and are not really effective in helping us understand more.​ When marking the text by underlining, you should underline only information that is truly new to you.​ If you use an eBook, you probably will not be able to highlight or underline any text, so it is best to use physical or print copies instead. ​

When marking the text by underlining, you should underline only information that is truly new to you.​

When to Annotate​ Choose the answer that is true of annotation during active reading. Once you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, you will have added it to your vocabulary in your brain and therefore have no reason to jot it down.​ You should use a glossary or dictionary to look up exact meanings of unfamiliar words when you are actively reading the full text.​ When reading the assignment instructions for your class, actively reading the assignment instructions and grading rubric is not helpful.​ "Talking with the text" simply means that we should speak aloud the meanings of unfamiliar words and that we should read aloud vs. silently.​

You should use a glossary or dictionary to look up exact meanings of unfamiliar words when you are actively reading the full text.​