List at least three ways to make up for missing notes because you miss a class.

Describe the benefits of—and potential problems with—taking class notes on a laptop.

Name two advantages of the Cornell system over the list method of note taking.

Choose one of your classes where you normally take notes. Make a conscious effort to use the Cornell method with either the outline or concept map method for taking your notes. Follow as many steps listed previously as possible. Now compare these notes with those you took in the previous class. Are your new notes more useful? What did you like about taking notes this way? What are some of the things you need to work on improving? (Remember this will get much easier with more practice.) Write your thoughts here.

What are some of the ways instructors signal important material?

Where should you sit in the classroom? Why?

List two things you should do before the class to prepare yourself for active listening.

Secondary type

EXPLORING

They avoid talking with their instructors, so they can remain anonymous.

They know how to speed-read so they don’t have to underline or highlight in their textbooks.

They know better than to try to think on their own.

They don’t need to schedule study periods because they study at every available moment every day.

They know how to stay motivated.

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Do you now or have you worked full time?

Are you married or living with a partner? Do you have children?

Have you spent most of your life in a country other than the United States?

Are you the first person in your family to attend college?

Is English your first language?

Are you a full-time student?

Are you attending college directly from high school or within a year of graduation?

Most college graduates later look back on their college years as one of the best times in their lives.

To do well in college, you basically have to give up everything else in life for a while.

If you sit back, wait patiently, and stick it out long enough, success in college will inevitably come to you.

Attitude is one of the most important factors affecting college success.

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All of the above

Going to religious services

Participating in clubs, organized activities

Going to parties

Talking on the telephone, texting, e-mail

Attending classes

Cleaning house

Volunteering your time for a good cause

Setting your own schedule

Engaging in your hobbies

Having a positive romantic relationship

Being your own boss

Exercising, being physically active

Eating nice meals out

Going to movies or entertainments

Meeting new people

Looking good, personal hygiene

Working your job

Getting out in nature

Enjoying time alone

Watching television

Having nice clothing

Studying and reading textbooks

Being liked by others

Shopping

Traveling to new places

Reading a good book

Sleeping

Online social networking

Cooking

Playing computer or video games

Hanging out with friends

Playing sports

Staying current with the news

Having intelligent conversations

Having a nice car

Learning new things about your interests

Having good friends

income

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