Observation for CIS 1200

As I sit back observed this class for the last eight week has been informative. I have acquired a lot of study habits that I have applied to for this class as well as the the other classes I will  be taken in the future. Lesson two was the lesson  I found most interested  the S-Run-R, the Cornell Note taking System and homework.  

Emory

Lesson 7- Portfolio Powerpoint

My observation for lesson 7.
I found out the putting together a powerpoint was not hard at all.

Lesson 7 - Portfolio powerpoint on personal information, special interests, academic achievement and professional goals.

Personal Portfolio
•Emory F. Chatman
Portfolio Content
•Personal Information
•Special Interests
•Academic Achievement
•Professional Goals
Personal Information
•Date of birth: November 10, 1964
•Graduation Date: May 31, 1983
•Children: 2
Takeeyah
Emory
Marital Status: Single
Special Interests
•Football
•Reading
•Swimming
Academic Achievements
•Honor Graduates
•Sport Scholarship
•MOS honor from the Army
Professional Goals
•Increase my Knowledge
•Create a financial plan
•Obtain a BS in Sport Management
Adopted Learning Habits
•Organize
•Get an early start
•Stay in touch and ask for help
•Plan
•Keep good record

Lesson 7-10 Tips for Creating Successful Business Presentations

1.  Use Key Phrases About Your Topic
2. Slide Layout is Important
3. Limit Punctuation and Avoid All Capital Letters
4. Avoid Fancy Fonts
5. Use Contrasting Colors For Text and Background
6. Use Slide Designs Effectively
7. Limit the Number Of Slides
8. Use Photos, Charts and Graphs
9. Avoid Excessive Use of Slide Transitions and Animations
10. Make Sure Your Presentation Can Run On Any Computer

Lesson 6- Key words for literature

Observation lesson 6 word document using key words to guide for effective  literature search.

In a Word document we had to explained in a l00 words or less how one would use key words to guide an effective literature search. We could used example to clearly explain the process.
My answer below:

How would I use key words to guide an effective literature search?  I would find background information that would have me to identify the main concept to support my topic. Make a list of the terms used to refer to these concepts.  An effective literature search should be well thought out and organized.  First, I would have a clear idea of the topic I am searching. I would create question for my topic that I am researching.

 I would used the five W’s what, when, who, where and why for a more in depth research. For example, if my key word were Cancer, I would research information on Cancer; my first question would be what type of Cancer.  Where is this Cancer located, who does this cancer effect.

Lesson 6- Using APA Styles

In lesson 6 deal with writing paper using the APA style. Not as easy as it look. In this lesson with went over What is APA and who cares? The APA tuitorial. The APA Guideline.
We also view the BIG 6 listed below.Listed below are the Big 6 Steps to be taken in a successful and organized literature search.
BIG 6
1. Task Definition
1.1 Define the information problem
1.2 Identify information needed
2. Information Seeking Strategies
2.1 Determine all possible sources
2.2 Select the best sources
3. Location and Access
3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically)
3.2 Find information within sources
4. Use of Information
4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch)
4.2 Extract relevant information
5. Synthesis
5.1 Organize from multiple sources
5.2 Present the information
6. Evaluation
6.1 Judge the product (effectiveness)
6.2 Judge the process (efficiency)

Lesson 5 also deal with creating an outline

I used Chapter 10 Preparing for an exam.

Outline- Chapter 10 Preparing for exams

Information gathers for exam

• Cover
• Chapter
• Lectures

Question

• How many will be on exam
• Types of question
• Point of values/different part of the exam

Levels of Question

Knowledge

• Remote memory
• Recognize the information

Comprehension

• Understand
• Indentify concepts

Application

• Apply the information

Analysis

• Breakdown
• Complex concepts
• Components or parts
• Multiple choices

Synthesis

• Bring information together
• Single
• Whole
• Multiple Choice

Evaluation

• Make judgment
• Value
• Worth

Five-Day Study Plan

• Increase
• Space
• Divide
• Plan Action
• Self test

Active Preparation Strategies

• Gather information
• Put into formation

Role of Active Preparation strategies

• Identify
• Condense
• Organize
• Write

Example of Active Preparation Strategies

• Note taking
• Word cards
• Create a study sheet
• Make question card

Active Review strategies

• Practice
• Self-test
• Monitor

Role of Active Review Strategies

• Rehearse
• Extend
• Understand
• Self-test
• Evaluate

Examples of Active Review Strategies

• Recite
• Notes
• Word cards

Answers to predicted question

• Problem cards
• Work problems
• Study sheets
• Self-test
• On-line test

Evaluate your preparation

• Prepare
• Complete your five day study plan
• After the exams

Creating a 5-day study plan

I had to briefly decribe a five day study plan 150-200 words.  Below you will find my five day study plan.

A 5 day study plan

A five day study plan can be effective by preparing schedules of my daily activities. I would start by blocking off the eight hour that I work a day. Blocking off the time that I usually go to bed and then filling in the 5 hours that I have left. I believe having a well workout schedule can help me stay on track as long as I have the discipline to stick to the plan. It would benefit me by making sure that my assignment and my personal life is at least a little in order. I believe when in front of you on paper then I realize I don’t have as much time as I do. I always make the mistake of thinking I have enough time or its want take as long to do this or that. I think when it mentally thought it not as accurate as it is on paper. I have found out that I have at least two a night for studying exam or doing assignment.