UNIT 8 SEMINAREffective Test-TakingCase of Eduardo

Agenda for tonight

Project 9: Comparison between 2 optionsSubmitting a paper to the Writing CenterCase of EduardoMurder - a study systemQuestions

Unit 9 Final Project – Reminders and Suggestions

Option 1 or Option 2 – each has its own set of questions to be answered; make sure you follow the instructions for the option you have selected.

Answer all the questions in your outline.Read the project directions, as well as the rubrics in

the syllabus before submitting your final.If you create a Power Point, please don’t bother with

clip art, do try to keep the backgrounds and font types consistent. They can become distracting otherwise. Please make sure it can be read easily. Dark font on dark backgrounds can be hard to read.

If you select Option 1 (the paper), you should include sub headings, such as “Who Am I?” – It is fun to make up your own too.

If you select Option 2 (the Power Point), you should include a heading for each slide.

Subheadings in Papers

Subheading

Your paragraphs should be indented in your papers.

format. Your paragraph will be written in Times New Roman or

Arial Font size 12. It should be double-spaced. Your sub

headings can be aligned to the left and italicized. Each paragraph

should be about 5 to 7 sentences long (at least). If you are

making a PPT, then your subheading will go at the top of your

slide. Do you see the words “Subheadings in Papers”? That is

my heading for this slide. You will want to do the same for your

PPT. Any Questions about how to format subheadings in papers

or PPTS?

1. Introduction • Introduce yourself

Introduce yourself Provide a summary

of the main points of the paper

Please review the tutorial in the Writing Center on how to construct an

introductory paragraph!

Introduce Yourself Provide a summary

of the main points of the power point

Please review the tutorial in the Unit 9 Project Directions on “Creating Effective Power Point Presentations”

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

Example of a thesis statement: “During the past nine weeks I have developed a number of new study habits that will help me in my academic and professional life.”

2nd Topic: Supporting paragraphs or slides

2. Who Are You? Learning style

interests, skills, and personality

Examples of each HINT: Use your reading

assignments and notes from Units 2 and 3 and your LASSI Assessment results

2. Self-Discovery Learning style,

interests, skills, and personality

Examples of each HINT: Use your reading

assignments and notes from Units 2 and 3 and your LASSI Assessment results

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

3rd Topic: supporting paragraphs or slides

3. Where Are You Now? Reflections on being a

college student Skills needed to

succeed in college Study skills strengths

and weaknesses Use examples to

illustrate your points• HINT: Use your

reading assignments and notes from Units 4, 5, 6

3. The College Experience Reflections on being a college

student Skills necessary to succeed in

college Study skills strengths and

weaknesses and examples Use examples to illustrate your

points

HINT: Use your reading

assignments and notes from Units

4, 5, 6, and 7

 

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

4th Topic: supporting paragraphs or slides

4. What Do You Want To Do?

Insights within your field

Job duties and responsibilities

Projected work environment, skills needed, and outlook for this occupation

Provide examples HINT: Use your

reading assignments and notes from Unit 2.

4. The Job Search • Insights within your field

Insights within your field Job duties and

responsibilities Work Environment Skills Needed Outlook for this

occupation

HINT: Use your reading assignments and notes from Unit 2.

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

5th Topic: supporting paragraphs or slides

5. What Obstacles Will You Face

Changes and challenges in the world of work

Reasons for changes and challenges

Diversity in the work place with examples

Impact on communication style with examples

HINT: Refer to the readings and your notes from unit 1, and also the unit 5 learning activities, the Occupational Outlook Handbook

5. Being Prepared Changes and challenges in

the world of work Reasons for changes and

challenges Diversity in the work place

with examples Impact on communication

style with examples HINT: Refer to the

readings and your notes from unit 1, and also the unit 5 learning activities, the Occupational Outlook Handbook

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

6th Topic: Supporting paragraphs or slides

6. When Will You Get There?

Long-term professional goal

Steps necessary to achieve long-term goal

Explanations as to why this goal is important to you

HINT: Use your reading assignments and notes from Unit 2

6. Planning for the Future

Long-term professional goal

Steps necessary to achieve long-term goal

Explanations as to why this goal is important to you

HINT: Use your reading assignments and notes from Unit 2

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

7. Conclusion paragraph or slide

7. Conclusion Summary of the main

points of the project Leave the reader with

something to ponder, such as the future of this career or profession

Please review the tutorial available in the Reference Library of the Writing Center on how to construct a concluding paragraph!

7. Conclusion Summary of the main

points of the project Leave the reader with

something to ponder, such as the future of this career or profession

Please compare your PPT with the information from the tutorial in the Unit 9 Project Directions on “Creating Effective Power Point Presentations”

Essay Option 1 PPT Option 2

References

Kaplan University. (2009). Academic Strategies Unit 6: Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension. [insert website address] Retrieved on March 11, 2009.

Please reference all your resources.

How to submit a paper to KUWC

Please know that all papers must be either a .doc or a .rtf

document. You will not be able to submit your PPTs for review.

Do save any documents in MS Word 2007 by clicking save as and Word 97-2003 Document

Provide your name, email address, and course and section number with every submission.

Students are allowed to submit five projects per term for review by our tutors.

To submit a paper for review, attach it to an email message and send it from your Kaplan University email account to the KUWC at Kaplan.edu email

Note: The 48 to 72-hour turnaround time does not apply to essays submitted during official University holidays. Please be sure to plan accordingly during these times

The Case of Eduardo

Taking tests is something that you will encounter repeatedly during your academic career, and understanding the “art” of test taking can help you succeed with each test. During this seminar, we will discuss the “Case of Eduardo."

 One of the connections important in this week’s reading material is the connection between the ability to plan and prepare and good problem-solving abilities. For example, if you have taken good notes, and then take the time to study and review them thoroughly, you will have a much better chance of succeeding on the exam and solving any problems that you may encounter while taking the exam.

The Case of Eduardo

Eduardo didn’t like taking tests in high school.He studied with friends late at night in a cram-

session.He waited until the last minute to cram.He performed poorly on exams whether or not

the cram-session seemed effective.He was nervous during the exams and forgot

the material.He never did well on exams and his grades

suffered.

Eduardo Needs Our Help!

He is now taking an online college course requiring him to complete two exams. For the first exam, he did the same thing he did in high school – crammed the night before, became nervous during the exam, and failed. For the second exam, he refused to let this happen again and realized that he needed to utilize more effective test preparation strategies.

 Consider the discussions of good study habits and note taking skills from last week; what advice would you suggest to Eduardo for passing his next exam?

Eduardo’s Story and Ours

How realistic is Eduardo’s story?

Can you apply his situation to your own life? Or, have you found a way to balance your responsibilities? How?

How is test prep related to stress?Eduardo often became stressed and

anxious during his exams.

How is test preparation directly related to stress/anxiety levels before, or during, an exam?

Studying doesn’t have to be murder, or does it?

Study System: MURDER

Mood: Set a positive mood for yourself to study in.Select the appropriate time, environment, and attitude

Understand: Mark any information you don't understand in a particular unit;Keep a focus on one unit or a manageable group of exercises

Recall: After studying the unit, stop and put what you have learned into your own words

Digest: Go back to what you did not understand and reconsider the information;Contact external expert sources (e.g., other books or an instructor) if you still cannot

understand it Expand:

In this step, ask three kinds of questions concerning the studied material: If I could speak to the author, what questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer? How could

I apply this material to what I am interested in? How could I make this information interesting and understandable to other students?Review:

Go over the material you've covered,Review what strategies helped you understand and/or retain information in the past and

apply these to your current studies (Hayes, 1989).

Have you ever crammed for a test?Eduardo followed a similar pattern on his firstcollege test that he used in high school;

crammingfor exams, however, can be problematic. Why might this (cramming) cause a problem

when taking tests?

What is a better plan?

No more stress?

We discussed in a previous unit the importance of recognizing stress, or positive stress.

How can stress actually help you improve your performance on tests?

Study Buddy Tip: Review course material with other students in a virtual study room (for example, you can create a study room via AOL Instant Messenger or meet in the Chat area of the classroom): Ask each other questions and practice typing your answers. This form of practice challenges you to write your thoughts before you take the test.

Significant Learning?

What stands out as the most significant thing you

have learned in this unit?

Reflection

We know from all the units we have studiedthat preparation is key to success, in all areasof our lives.

What are some tips that you have picked up from reading the feedback shared in your returned projects?

How can you apply these tips to your next project? How has taking small steps helped you to get to

week 8?

Good night, Everybody!

Thank you for Coming to Seminar!