Stanford Achievement Study Skills and Reference Materials Flashcards
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What is the best study habit for remembering information for a test?
Answer: Reviewing material regularly over several days
Spaced repetition—reviewing material over multiple sessions—is scientifically proven to improve long-term retention.
What does 'paraphrasing' mean?
Answer: Restating information in your own words
Paraphrasing means expressing someone else's ideas in your own words, which demonstrates understanding and avoids plagiarism.
Which part of a newspaper article tells the reader the most important information first?
Answer: The opening paragraph (lead)
The lead paragraph of a news article answers the who, what, where, when, and why—giving the most essential information first.
How are entries in a dictionary arranged?
Answer: Alphabetically by the first letter of each word
Dictionary entries are arranged alphabetically, allowing users to quickly find words by their spelling.
What is a primary source in research?
Answer: An original document or firsthand account, such as a diary or photograph
A primary source is an original, firsthand document or artifact created at the time of the event, such as diaries, letters, speeches, or photographs.
Which of the following is the most reliable source for a research report?
Answer: A peer-reviewed encyclopedia or educational database
Peer-reviewed encyclopedias and educational databases are reviewed by experts for accuracy, making them the most reliable research sources.
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