Response to Chapter 3

This chapter had a lot of vocab. words that I decided to take notes on, as the chapter suggested to enhance learning!

This chapter describes a tool to use while reading to enhance the learning experience. Strategies include:
Listing- jot down key words
Freewriting- write for a set period of time, starting with what you already know about the subject
Questioning- ask questions about the topic
Answering Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
Brainstorming- record info you already know
Clustering- figuring out possible cause/effect relationships

Notebooks/Journals (dialectical notebook):
write notes and observations on one side/questions and comments on the other
Double entry notebook- type of dialectical, most commonly used with left/right columns
Field notebook- used during field research to take notes in titled columns
Vocab. journal- list of new terms that you encounter
Minute paper- quick useful way to reflect on a discussion. What you learned and the most important questions about the lecture/discussion
Muddiest point- jotting down some concept or idea that is unclear or confusing
Preconception check- something thatyou know about the subject
Paraphrasing- restate in your own words

Organizing and synthesizing information:
Don't write down everything!
Organize what in a useful and logical manner
Synthesize- condense it into a brief form

Invented dialogue-bring out divergent views together
Invented interview/unsent letter- you are the interviewer asking the person ?? who you are studying associated with the concept that you are studying. You conduct research to determine how your questions might have been answered. The key is to move beyond the limits of your initial response to the event/person. This helps you to explore the topic from an intellectual and emotional perspective.
Resume- tend to be used outside academia; short
Vita- used within the academia; longer; include lists of publications and presentations
Bio-poem- get down basic, essential information in a poem format (does not have to rhyme)
Clustering and concept mapping-construct a visual representation of your ideas and how they connect to each other. Helps to visualize cause/effect
Process flowchart- allow you to translate several paragraphs of info in to a clear visual making it easier to understand.
Timeline/Chronology- shows the concepts over time; may be set up horizontally or vertically
Pedigree chart- demonstrates the origin of a person, character or idea
Test questions- create your own ?? to anticipate what you will be asked.
Mnemonic play- develop memory aids to remember material

Many of these seam to be useful tools to me and are a reminder of various techniques to use!
Kristi Seay