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1. What is a synthesis?

a. a summary of the notes you took in class that day
b. a summary of all the notes you have taken in class up to this point of the term.
c. a summary of all your highlighted reading notes
d. none of the above

2. Approximately how much of each paragraph of assigned reading should be highlighted?

a. 1/4-1/3
b. 1/3-1/2
c. 1/2-2/3
d. none of the above

3. Assume you're using the "T" note-taking system for a textbook reading assignment. What should you do after you've skimmed the chapter to get a general idea of what it's about?

a. begin highlighting the reading assignment by sections.
b. create a synthesis
c. look at the chapter summary and end of chapter questions
d. none of the above

4. Assume you're using the "T" note-taking system in a class meeting three times a week. When would you review all of the class notes you've taken up to that point of the term?

a. every day after class
b. prior to each class session
c. a week or two prior to the test
d. none of the above

5. When creating the "T" shape on your notepaper, how far from the left-hand margin should you draw a vertical line?

a. 1/4 of the way
b. 1/3 of the way
c. 1/2 of the way
d. none of the above

6. Where in relationship to the "T" do you write the title of the lecture or reading assignment?

a. above the top of the "T" on the right hand side
b. below the top of the "T" in the left hand column
c. below the top of the "T" in the right hand column
d. none of the above

7. Where in relationship to the "T" do you write the definitions of important terms?

a. above the top of the "T" on the right hand side
b. below the top of the "T" in the left hand column
c. below the top of the "T" in the right hand column
d. none of the above

8. Where in relationship to the "T" do you draw any illustrations that are given?

a. above the top of the "T" on the right hand side
b. below the top of the "T" in the left hand column
c. below the top of the "T" in the right hand column
d. none of the above

9. Where in relationship to the "T" do you write main ideas?

a. above the top of the "T" on the right hand side
b. below the top of the "T" in the left hand column
c. below the top of the "T" in the right hand column
d. none of the above

10. Which of the following techniques should not be used by someone taking "T" notes?

a. use pencil so you may easily change your notes
b. leave a space between each new idea so you wont confuse different concepts
c. review by using a blank sheet of paper to cover one column of your "T" notes
d. you should use all of the above techniques

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