Intro to Comm Study Guide
COMM 1 – Final Exam Review Guide – Winter 2012
Final exam: Tuesday, March 20, 8 – 11am, IV Theater 1
EXAM INFO
70-75 multiple choice questions (each Q worth 2 pts)
* Readings and Lectures covered; 10 - 15 Q’s from pre-midterm topics (lecture only), the rest are from post-midterm lectures and readings (textbook & reader)
Bring pink Parscore form and #2 pencil; sit in your TA’s section in the classroom (see slide when you come in)
STUDY HELP:
See “How Points Are Earned” handout in reader (p. 7) & Studying Tips and Test-Taking Tips below
See Practice Questions on GauchoSpace
Professor Mullin extended office hours: Thurs, Mar 15, 12:30 – 2pm AND 3 – 4:30pm, SSMS 4117
TA Q&A sessions (bring a question!):
Mon, Mar 19, 11am – 12pm in SSMS 1009
Mon, Mar 19, 1 – 2pm in SSMS 1009
Studying Tips
Spend time wisely! (e.g., re-typing your notes or making flashcards sounds at first like a good idea, but it takes a LONG time, and does it really get the info into your head? Think about WHAT REALLY WORKS…)
Study lecture notes first, then reinforce, fill in gaps, or add new info with the textbook/readings
Do not just memorize notes or definitions
Try to teach/explain concepts in your own words; use examples
Try to see connections and/or differences between ideas…
Test-Taking Tips
Pay attention to what you read in the question stem and the answer choices
Do not add info that is not there! Do not twist info into something it is not!
Ignore silly things, like how many “e” answers you have bubbled in a row
Think about what the question is asking, not about what you “know” about the topic
Do not look for some answer YOU have in your head, as it will not likely be there, and you’ll just end up picking something that sounds “kinda close” (but might well be wrong).
Instead: Read each answer that IS there and evaluate each
Final exam: Tuesday, March 20, 8 – 11am, IV Theater 1
EXAM INFO
70-75 multiple choice questions (each Q worth 2 pts)
* Readings and Lectures covered; 10 - 15 Q’s from pre-midterm topics (lecture only), the rest are from post-midterm lectures and readings (textbook & reader)
Bring pink Parscore form and #2 pencil; sit in your TA’s section in the classroom (see slide when you come in)
STUDY HELP:
See “How Points Are Earned” handout in reader (p. 7) & Studying Tips and Test-Taking Tips below
See Practice Questions on GauchoSpace
Professor Mullin extended office hours: Thurs, Mar 15, 12:30 – 2pm AND 3 – 4:30pm, SSMS 4117
TA Q&A sessions (bring a question!):
Mon, Mar 19, 11am – 12pm in SSMS 1009
Mon, Mar 19, 1 – 2pm in SSMS 1009
Studying Tips
Spend time wisely! (e.g., re-typing your notes or making flashcards sounds at first like a good idea, but it takes a LONG time, and does it really get the info into your head? Think about WHAT REALLY WORKS…)
Study lecture notes first, then reinforce, fill in gaps, or add new info with the textbook/readings
Do not just memorize notes or definitions
Try to teach/explain concepts in your own words; use examples
Try to see connections and/or differences between ideas…
Test-Taking Tips
Pay attention to what you read in the question stem and the answer choices
Do not add info that is not there! Do not twist info into something it is not!
Ignore silly things, like how many “e” answers you have bubbled in a row
Think about what the question is asking, not about what you “know” about the topic
Do not look for some answer YOU have in your head, as it will not likely be there, and you’ll just end up picking something that sounds “kinda close” (but might well be wrong).
Instead: Read each answer that IS there and evaluate each