To gather problem-solving information, it is often necessary to do research
or to consult other people.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Who demonstrates the best practices of an active learner?
a. Stella must balance school with work, so she has to miss several classes. Because she's a bit shy, she sits in the back and seldom asks questions. She gets all her work turned in on time and thinks she's doing well enough that she doesn't have to visit the writing center.
b. Andy attends every class, but seldom takes notes because before any tests he plans to check the PowerPoints the teacher has posted on Blackboard. He plans to wait until he sees his midterm grade and go to the writing center if he needs to improve his grade.
c. Shanesha attends every class and takes notes that she checks against the postings the teacher puts on Blackboard. She stops by her instructor's office if she has questions about assignments and makes regular visits to the writing center. She keeps track of all her grades and looks for ways to improve.
d. Devante sits near the back and does not ask questions, but he attends every class and always brings his text. He has to leave right after class to go to work, so he can't visit the writing center, but he asks his sister to look over his papers when she can. He hopes he is doing well enough to pass the class.
Ques. 3Who demonstrates critical thinking?
a. William plans to major in physical therapy because he read a newspaper article that predicted a high demand for individuals trained in that field.
b. Before hiring a contractor to remodel her basement, Ava checked the company's record with the Better Business Bureau, spoke with several former customers of the company, and compared the company's work and rates to those of other local contractors.
c. Jayden bought a pair of tennis shoes because the shoes are endorsed by a famous basketball player.
d. After reading an advertisement on her Yahoo homepage, Ava decided to try a new weight-loss drug.
Ques. 4Who practices the best active reading strategies?
a. Rhea skims the reading and highlights the first sentence of every paragraph. She takes notes over the reading during class discussions. Usually she can understand what she reads without looking up the few words she doesn't know.
b. Austin likes to read the assignment right before class, so it will be fresh in his mind. He can usually find the thesis in the introduction and underlines it. If there's time, he'll look up words he doesn't know.
c. Leslie skims the reading first and then reads it more carefully a second time, highlighting the sentences that are major supports of the thesis. She looks up words she doesn't know and marks passages that are unclear, so she can ask about them in class.
d. Geoff reads the assignment once, but he takes his time and highlights what he thinks are important points. He knows the instructor will talk about the thesis and audience in class, so he'll add that to his notes later. He circles words he doesn't know to look up when he has time.
Ques. 5In analyzing a writing assignment, what should a writer be sure to consider carefully?
a. The writer should note the topic, audience, and purpose and any special requirements the instructor has indicated, such as the use of outside sources, length, and due date.
b. The topic is most important followed by the required length and due date.
c. The writer should know whether or not the assignment requires outside research and how long the final paper should be.
d. The writer should know what the teacher most enjoys about the subject and focus on getting that point across. It's also important to know the special requirements like due date and page length.
Ques. 6What is a college discourse community?
a. It's a club for people with a common interest.
b. It is a group that explores better ways to communicate across the campus.
c. It is a group that helps students with writing to meet the expectations of their professors across the various disciplines.
d. It is a group formed around an academic discipline whose members share similar habits of thinking, problem solving, and communicating.
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