Module 4 Assignment
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Explore Academic Skills and Strategies Description: You will use this assignment to explore a new academic skill and its associated strategies and compare it to a strategy that you currently practice for your college classes. You will first need to decide which skill will be your focus (
Reading, Note Taking, Writing, Studying, or Test Taking)
. Select one of these academic skills and use resources provided from the study activities to develop your ideas and provide key supporting details to explain the strategies. You
will also conduct your own research to find at least two resources (these can be websites) that provide information related to the academic skill and its strategies, which will be shared at the end of this assignment.
Select only one topic to explore
(reading, note taking, writing, studying, or test taking). Both strategies, new and old, should relate to the same topic
. Pay attention to the verbs bolded and underlined
in the directions.
Getting Started
List the single academic skill you are going to focus on for this entire assignment (reading, note taking, studying, writing, quantitative literacy, or information literacy). Note taking
Part A – Describe (your current strategy and a new strategy – both related to the same skill you typed in the box above.)
Identify
your current strategy (related to the skill listed above) and in a minimum of 125 words describe
the details of this strategy. Explain
how you use the strategy to be successful in your college classes.
My current strategy I use while going over my course material, watching videos in the modules, and reading the material is note taking. Currently I would usually write down singular phrases and words, things to trigger my memory. I also like to write down exact times from the videos so I can go back and review that particular moment. I know that I learn best by note taking already, it’s the skill I have always used. I am able to actively listen but unless I write what’s being said I’m not able to digest the information to remember it later. Its more in one ear and out the other unless I am actively taking notes to trigger recall.
Identify
the NEW academic strategy (related to the same skill listed above) you researched in the module and in a minimum of 125 words describe
the details of the strategy. Explain
how you will use this new strategy to be successful in your college classes.
My new academic strategy is still note taking but now after doing some research with the course material I can more effectively take notes using the Cornell method. The other note taking types were great as well and I may use them every now and then but Cornell notes seems to make more sense for college courses. Having that Q column to continue to use my current method of note taking will make the transition easier and more successful when moving over to the new method. I believe expanding on each subject with a summary is going to further help me digest the information for recall, as well as better understand it. Not
just be able to remember it but to actually fully understand it. Part B – Compare
Compare
how the new academic strategy you researched is similar
to the strategy that you already use to prepare, work through, and review for your college classes with a minimum of 125 words.
Informal note-taking and the Cornell method both aim to capture information actively during lectures or readings. They promote engagement with the material and offer customization to suit individual preferences. While informal note-taking allows for quick jotting down of key points, the Cornell method provides a structured format for organizing notes. Despite their differences, both methods facilitate preparation for review and offer flexibility in application, making them valuable tools for students in college classes.
Part C – Contrast Contrast
how the new academic strategy you researched differs from how you currently prepare, work through, and review for your college classes with a minimum of 125 words.
Informal note-taking is like quickly jotting down important stuff without any rules or order. It's all about grabbing info as fast as you can, which can be messy. On the other hand, the Cornell method is like having a clear plan. You divide your notes into sections, so it's easier to
find things later. Plus, you're encouraged to think about what you're writing, which helps you understand better. While informal notes are faster to take, they can be a bit chaotic to review. With Cornell notes, it takes more effort upfront, but it pays off because everything is nicely organized for when you need to study later.
Part D – Evaluate Now that you have had time to research a new strategy and compare it to your current efforts in college courses, evaluate
which of the two strategies you believe will better prepare you for your college classes and describe how and why with a minimum of 125 words.
The Cornell method is generally better for preparing in college because it provides a structured approach to note-taking that promotes active engagement and facilitates efficient review. Its organization helps in understanding complex concepts and locating specific information easily. While informal note-taking is faster, it lacks the organization needed for effective studying. The Cornell method encourages summarizing and questioning, which enhances comprehension and retention of material. Ultimately, investing a bit more effort in using the Cornell method pays off in better preparation for college classes and exams, as it streamlines the study process and supports long-term learning goals.
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