Introduction and Alignment
With an understanding of metacognition, strategies for studying, reading, and note-taking can be really useful. No two people are alike, and now is the perfect time to try some new techniques and experiment until you find what fits you best. The goal for this assignment is to create a toolbox that you can return to throughout your academic journey – what works for one project may not work on the next, so it’s important to have multiple ways to solve a problem.
Upon completion of this assignment, you should be able to:
Apply various reading, note-taking, and study strategies.
Resources:
Notetaking 101: The Cornell Method (2:18)Links to an external site.
Want to Learn Better, Start Mind Mapping (15:45)Links to an external site.
SQ3R How to Study Effectively (4:41)Links to an external site.
How to Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique (5:47)Links to an external site.
How-To:
How to Use Google SlidesLinks to an external site.
Assignment Begin by watching the linked videos which define and demonstrate particular strategies for taking notes, reading comprehension, and studying. Apply strategies to the next video, or practice on other videos or other reading content for this course.
Once you have practiced the Cornell method, mind mapping, SQ3R, and the Feynman technique, reflect upon which were most beneficial. Are there small adjustments you could make to help any of the strategies work for you? There is no rule you must use any technique exactly the way others use it! How can these strategies work for you?
While logged into your SNU Gmail account, click on the “waffle” icon, which is the grid of dots in the top right corner of the screen (see below). There will be a box that opens up with app symbols in it. Scroll down until you find the “Slides” icon, and click on it to open a new Google Slides presentation.
google apps icon.jpgGoogle Slides icon
Google Slides is a live document and presentation tool, much like PowerPoint, except that updates can be made instantaneously by multiple parties at the same time. For this assignment, you will create a Google Slides presentation that will become a “toolbox” of strategies that will help you in this class, and in future classes as well. Use the 6×6 ruleLinks to an external site. (no more than 6 lines per slide, with 6 words on each line) for your slides (you can always put more information in the Notes section, just like you would do if you were presenting), and feel free to include images that are relevant to the information presented but this is not required.
Slide 1 – Title slide with your name and educational goal. For example, which degree will you complete?
Slide 2 – Study Strategies – what do you want to remember, which strategies were most effective, how do you intend to study in this and upcoming classes?
Slide 3 – Note-Taking Strategies – what do you want to remember, which strategies were most effective, how do you intend to study in this and upcoming classes?
Slide 4 – Reading Strategies – what do you want to remember, which strategies were most effective, how do you intend to study in this and upcoming classes?
Slide 5 – Conclude by constructing a 2-3 sentence reflection about the experience of trying new techniques and what you learned about yourself in the process.
Make sure your Google slides are shareable and copy/paste the shareable link into the Website URL box for this assignment. How to Share a Google Doc or Slides.Links to an external site.
Use the assignment rubric to guide your efforts.
Canvas Help for Submitting Website URL (Google Doc Shareable URL)Links to an external site.
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Slides Rubric – 40 pts. (2) (1)
Slides Rubric – 40 pts. (2) (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
Content
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25 to >20 pts
Excellent
All information is accurate and follows all project requirements. Information is paraphrased. The student demonstrates a strong understanding of content.
20 to >15 pts
Good
Most information is accurate and follows most project requirements. Information is paraphrased. The student demonstrates an understanding of the content.
15 to >12 pts
Developing
Some of the information is accurate and follows some of the project requirements. Information may be paraphrased. The student demonstrates some understanding of the content.
12 to >0 pts
Beginning
Information is not accurate and does not follow the project requirements. Information is not paraphrased. The student struggles with understanding the content.
/ 25 pts
Grammar and Style
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5 to >4 pts
Excellent
Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation. There are no grammatical errors.
4 to >3 pts
Good
There are fewer than 2 grammatical errors in the presentation.
3 to >2 pts
Developing
There are fewer than 4 grammatical errors in the presentation.
2 to >0 pts
Beginning
There are many (more than 4) grammar or mechanical errors in the presentation.
/ 5 pts
Organization of Slides
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10 to >8 pts
Excellent
Information is organized in a clear, logical way. It follows all of the project guidelines for organization. The audience is able to follow the presentation easily.
8 to >6 pts
Good
Most information is organized in a clear, logical way. It follows most of the project guidelines for organization. The audience is able to follow most of the presentation.
6 to >4 pts
Developing
Some information is logically sequenced. Some of the project guidelines are missing. The audience is able to follow some of the presentation.
4 to >0 pts
Beginning
There is no clear plan for the organization of information. There are several project guidelines for organization missing. The audience finds it difficult to follow the presentation.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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