College Readiness Milestone 1 Sophia Course

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1

Why are syllabi provided to students?

They provide instructions about how to be successful in the course.

They include descriptions of all of the courses that are available to you so you can decide what to take.

They contain all of the required reading and assignment worksheets for the course.

They help you determine what careers are related to the subject matter of the class.

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What is the advantage of diverse people and perspectives in higher education?

Diverse perspectives are the law.

Diverse perspectives allow for conformity of ideas and approaches among students.

Diverse perspectives create more entertaining class discussions.

Diverse perspectives help to broaden your knowledge and skills.

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You want to use a TED talk video in an assignment.

Do you have to cite this source?

Yes, because this is not a video you personally created.

No, because TED talks are in the public domain.

No, because it's just a video.

Yes, because TED talk videos are one of the few media resources that require this.

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A syllabus is a document you need to spend time reading and thinking about when you receive it.

Is this statement true or false?

False, because your instructor will go over everything you need to know about the course.

True, because this is where you find your classmates' contact information.

True, because many of the details you need to be successful in the course are in the syllabus.

False, because your instructor will go over everything you need to know about the course.

5

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for interacting with your peers?

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Don't shame or blame others for having different views than you.

Speak up and speak out, even if it means offending others in the class.

When you have to disagree, do it respectfully and at the appropriate time.

Listen to your peers, and think about what they have to say.

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Your instructor in higher education is likely to have or be working on an advanced degree in their field. 

Is this statement true or false?

False, because an advanced degree is NOT an indicator of expertise on a particular topic.

False, because most instructors in higher education do not have these types of degrees.

True, because all instructors in higher education are required by law to do this.

True, because an advanced degree is an indicator of expertise on a particular topic.

7

You have something you'd like to discuss with your instructor.

What is the best time to communicate with them?

During their office hours.

During the class discussion.

Anytime.

Just before class.

8

What are some best practices for group projects?

Take charge, be assertive and direct in the manner you communicate, and make sure others are completing their portions of the project on time and correctly.

Manage the project, and if the quality of the work that others complete is not what you expect, take over and do the work yourself.

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Ask the instructor to communicate the expectations to each student in the group and contact them as soon as any conflict arises on your team.

Listen and make sure everyone's perspective is included, make sure everyone understands what they are supposed to contribute, and communicate appropriately.

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What is NOT an example of cheating?

Sharing answers on an exam with your classmates.

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Turning in someone else's work as your own.

Taking notes and creating your own study guide.

Using your phone to look up answers during a proctored exam.

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You are reading  a course description in the course catalog and you see the word prerequisites listed next to some course names. 

What does this mean?

These courses are for students who have similar interests and abilities.

These courses should be completed after you have completed this class.

These are the courses you need to complete before you take this class.

These are similar courses that are recommended by your instructor.

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Which of the following is NOT a good method to avoid cheating?

Determine how much time you can save studying each semester by using your phone to share answers.

Know the consequences of cheating, which may include expulsion or failing grades.

Talk to your instructor immediately if you have any personal emergencies that prevent you from completing your work on time.

Manage your time so you have enough of it to complete your studies and assignments.

12

Who is the best person to talk to if you're unsure if a course is a fit for your level of experience, interests, and goals?

Your mother

Your academic advisor

Your peers

The instructor

13

You really liked the way Wikipedia explained Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. 

Can you use the same words in your paper on the same topic without citing them?

Yes, because this the Theory of Relativity is common knowledge.

Yes, because it's free information on the internet.

No, because doing that would be plagiarism.

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No, because Wikipedia is constantly being updated.

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What should you do before you enroll in classes?

Pay your tuition after you receive your bill from the school.

Call your advisor and ask them to register you for classes.

Contact the registrar's office and ask them what classes are a good fit for you.

Browse the course catalog and get the details on how and when to register.

Select the statement that best defines the role of an instructor in higher education.

Higher education instructors will remind you to turn in your assignments.

Higher education instructors are recognized experts.

Higher education instructors will always have an assistant.

Higher education instructors are much like your high school teachers

Why should you avoid cheating?

It gives you confidence.

It improves your relationship with your classmates.

It improves your grades.

It preserves your integrity

Which of the following is true about the process of course registration?

You should wait until the term begins to register for classes.

You must understand when and how to register.

Paying your tuition prior to registration is necessary. 

Your advisor is in charge of registering you for classes

What is NOT a best practice for using your syllabus?

Setting it aside to use it if you need it.

Analyzing it to see if you have questions,

Recording important dates in your calendar.

Taking the time to read it carefully.

Why should you avoid cheating?

It gives you confidence.

It improves your relationship with your classmates.

It improves your grades.

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It preserves your integrity.

 

Which of the following is NOT a best practice for collaboration on group projects?

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Ensuring that each member of the group knows their responsibility on the project.

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Executing your portion of the project.

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Listening to ensure that everyone's opinion is included.

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Taking the lead without mutual agreement that you are the leader of the group.

Which of the following is NOT true about the process of determining what classes are a good fit for you?

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Obtaining an advance copy of the course syllabus may be helpful to your process.

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Doing some basic research on the instructor may be helpful to your process.

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Choosing a course by method of random selection may be helpful to your process.

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Talking to your advisor to understand the requirements for your degree or major may be helpful to your process.

There is only one way to correctly cite a source in a paper or project.

Is this statement true or false?

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True, there is only one citation style.

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False, there are 13 common styles for citation.

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True, there is only one way to cite your sources.

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False, there are 3 common styles for citation.

You are writing a paper on Plato. A quick web search reveals other student papers that you could cut and paste into your own paper. This would make it so much easier, and the instructor would never know that this isn't your work.

 

Should you do this?

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Yes, because your instructor won't know about it.

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No, because this is plagiarism.

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No, because this is not a nice thing to do.

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Yes, because it's going to make it easier for you.

Which of the following is NOT true about the purpose of a syllabus?

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It contains the objectives of the course so you know what to expect.

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It provides you with policies that are specific to the course.

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It helps you understand the grading criteria for the course.

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It helps you understand how many credits you need to graduate.

 

You are browsing the course catalog and find a course you are interested in taking called Screenwriting, WRIT 318. The course description says it has a prerequisite of WRIT 117. 

What may happen if you register for this course without having completed the prerequisite?

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The course may not interest you.

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The course may be too easy for you.

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The course may be too difficult.

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You will be successful in the course.

 

You just downloaded the syllabus for your course. 

What would you expect to find?

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Course objectives, policies, grading criteria, required supplies, assignment due dates.

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An example of the projects or papers completed by previous students.

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A list of all of the courses that your school offers and for each course a description, name, and course number.

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A study guide containing the key points from all of the content covered in the course.

 

You plan to get a degree in math; however, you see a 200-level class called Printmaking that you are interested in. 

What can you do to determine if this is a course you can take to stay on track with completing your degree?

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Search the web for the instructor's contact information, and call them to ask them about the course.

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See if it meets requirements for your degree, general education credits, or if you can take it as an elective.

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Get the syllabus, and search the web for reviews, websites, or articles about your instructor.

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Enroll in the class, try it out for a few weeks, and drop it if it's a bad fit.

 

You just found out that a very close member of your family passed away, and you must travel to attend the funeral. You can't finish a paper that is due tomorrow. The syllabus states the instructor does not accept late assignments.

 

What should you do?

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Hire a person you found on the internet to write the paper for you.

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Drop the class.

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Contact the instructor immediately and explain your emergency.

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Ask a relative to help you this once.

 

Which of the following is NOT typically a part of the instructor's assistant's (or T.A.'s) role?

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Answering your questions about the course.

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Grading papers.

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Being your tutor.

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Grading exams.

 

What is a resource you can use to avoid plagiarism?

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Your textbooks.

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Your instructor.

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Wikipedia.

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A style guide.

 

A syllabus should be read thoroughly, actively, and critically.

 

What does that mean?

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Read the whole document. Pause to consider things as you read, and think about any related questions you may have for your instructor that the syllabus does not cover.

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Read the document and decide what you like about it and what you don't like. There may be some parts of the course that you are good at, and others you can ignore.

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Read your syllabus when you have a free moment or two between classes. If you don't get all of the details now, you can always re-read the document later.

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Skim the document quickly a few times for key points. If you don't get all of the information on the first pass, you can always ask the instructor or thier assistant.

 

What is NOT a benefit of a diverse student body?

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You will always find that everyone agrees with you.

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You will learn how to get along with people that are different than you.

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You will broaden your knowledge and skills by learning from others.

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You will see the issues and topics you discuss in class in a new way.

 

Which of the following should you do before you enroll in courses?

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Understand all of the requirements for the assignments and exams in the courses you plan to sign up for.

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Complete all of the coursework for the current semester with a passing grade.

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Purchase your textbooks and supplies for the semester.

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Read the catalog and identify the courses that will fit your needs and interests.

 

 

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