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Useful Study Tools
Useful Study Tools
Concept MapNote takingOutlineDrawing concepts/processes
A cognitive map is a “kind of visual road map showing some of the pathways we may take to connect meanings of concepts.”
Concept Map
What is concept mapping? Concept mapping is a technique for
representing knowledge in graphs. Knowledge graphs are networks of
concepts. Networks consist of nodes and links. Nodes represent concepts and links
represent the relations between concepts.
Concept Map
Topic or main idea
Related issue
Related issue
Related issue
Related issue
Detail/ Example
Detail/ Example
Detail/ Example
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Detail/ Example
Purposes of Concept Mapping
to generate ideas (brain storming, etc.) to design a complex structure (long texts,
hypermedia, large web sites, etc.) to communicate complex ideas to aid learning by explicitly integrating new and old
knowledge to assess understanding or diagnose
misunderstanding
Invasive Species Activity
Strawberry guava Banana poka
Miconia Japanese White-eye
Pig
Invasive Species Activity
Students are to prepare a written case study on a Hawaiian invasive species.
Include the following• native location of the species• how it was introduced to an ecosystem• where it became invasive• what impacts are associated with the
invasive species, • what control measures are possible• insert a picture of the species.
Invasive Species Activity
Each pair of students should select a different invasive species to investigate. Select one species from the following websites:
• Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants
http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hortweeds/specieslist.htm
• USGS NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/SpeciesList.aspx?Group=&State=HI&Sortby=[Group],Genus,Species,SubSpecies&submit2=Submit
• USGS Noxious Weed List
http://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&statefips=15
• Hawaii’s Biological Survey: Good Guys vs Bad Guys List
http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/good-bad/list.html
Invasive Species Activity
See Example of Invasive Species Report:
Invasive Species: Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta )
Fig. 1. Salvinia molesta; DLNR worker using booms to surround plants in Lake Wilson, Wahiawa, HI.
• Make a concept map of the species selected in class for the invasive species background information.doc.
• Please include native terrestrial or marine species and the impacts posed by the invasive species.
Invasive Species Activity
mosquito
white-eye
miconiabanana
poka
strawberry guava
pig
Provides food for
Creates habitat for and spreads seed of
Creates habitat for
Provides food for
Provides food for
Spreads seeds of
Spreads seeds of
Provides food for
Spreads disease to and from
Note Taking
Note TakingStrategies for success• Be an active listener.
• Think about what is being said• Think about how what is being said relates to
other points in the lecture and ideas from discussions, reading or other subjects.
• Ask questions!
Complete readings before class
Attend specifically to lecture info not covered in text
Ask questions
Review notes right after lecture....fill in examples etc. Immediate review increases retention
Underline key statements
Use margins for coordinating text notes
Note Taking
Record: during lecture write all meaningful information legibly.
Reduce: After the lecture, write a summary of the ideas and facts using key words as cue words.
Recite: Recite all the information in your own words without looking at notes or text.
Reflect: Think about your own opinions and ideas. Raise questions and record original ideas.
Review: Before you read new material, take 10 minutes to revise your older notes. Skim over the main ideas and details.
Note Taking- 5 R’s
Note Taking• Use key words & phrases, not
sentences
• If you miss something, leave a space and check with peer later
• Write legibly
Note Taking Use symbols:
+ plus & and - minus # number > greater than < less than W/ with W/I within W/o without / per --> leads to <-- comes from
Abbreviate: approp appropriate lrg large
Strategies for success
Use the speaker style to ID important points when the speaker
• Pauses or slows down• Repeats a point• Modulates the volume of his or her voice• Uses introductory phrases (The four main
points… Note the relationship between…)• Writes on board, or • Gestures using visual aids
Note Taking in Lecture Setting
Note TakingLAPTOP APPS
Evernote
Simplenote
Microsoft One Note
Google Docs
Springpad
• Mute laptop• Turn off Wi-Fi• Learn to type faster• Be familiar with
keyboard shortcuts• Use autocomplete
Note TakingDo’s Don’ts
• Email• Play games or other
distractions• Type word for word• Be with out a regular
notebook (power out )• Let it out of your sight
Outlining Textbook Outlining is an organizational tool in helping you to
discern important information.
Read your text before outlining.
You may wish to underline important ideas (in pencil) or even use post-it notes to write questions, ideas or anything else that relates to the information on the page.
Outlining Textbook As you read each section, list the main ideas from
each paragraph. Use your own words. Do not copy from the textbook,
you won’t learn anything if you do.
Be brief. Try to condense the material into only a few short words or phrases. Don’t use complete sentences.
Outlines Outlining:
I. Topic/Main idea A. Major points
1. Detailsa. supporting details
II. Topic/Main idea A. Major points
1. Detailsa. supporting details
Outlines
Drawing Concept/ Process
cell body
dendrite
SynapseaxonMyelin sheath
Presynaptic neuron
Postsynaptic membrane
Ca2+
Synaptic vesicles containing neurotransmitters
Drawing Concept/ ProcessActivity
Draw and explain a nerve impulse.Quiz next time!