Mixed Deck — All TMU Topics Flashcards

At TMU, final examinations for a course may NOT be scheduled during which period?

Answer: The reading week

TMU's reading week is designated for study and course review, and final exams may not be scheduled during this period.

How should a TMU student cite sources within a midterm essay answer to avoid academic integrity issues?

Answer: Follow the citation format required by the course (e.g., APA, MLA) as specified in the syllabus

Students should use the citation format required by their specific course to properly attribute ideas and avoid plagiarism.

A student writes: 'The committee decided to not immediately approve the proposal.' What style issue is present?

Answer: A split infinitive ('to not immediately approve')

A split infinitive occurs when an adverb is placed between 'to' and the verb; while acceptable in modern usage, it is often flagged in formal academic writing.

What does the acronym 'DOI' stand for in academic publishing?

Answer: Digital Object Identifier

A DOI is a unique alphanumeric string assigned to a digital document to provide a permanent link to its location online.

A TMU student suspects a classmate of cheating during a midterm. What is the most appropriate action?

Answer: Report the observation to the invigilator or instructor discreetly

Students are encouraged to report suspected academic dishonesty to an invigilator or instructor, upholding the integrity of the evaluation.

A TMU professor returns midterm exams with written feedback. What is the primary educational benefit of this feedback?

Answer: It helps students identify knowledge gaps and improve performance on remaining assessments

Instructor feedback on midterms provides students with actionable information to improve understanding and performance for the remainder of the course.

Monthly sales figures are: Jan=$4,000, Feb=$5,500, Mar=$3,500, Apr=$6,000. What is the average monthly sales?

Answer: $4,750

Total = $19,000; average = $19,000 ÷ 4 = $4,750.

Under TMU policy, how long does an academic integrity finding remain on a student's internal record?

Answer: Indefinitely as part of the student's official file

Academic integrity findings are retained indefinitely in a student's official file at TMU for the purpose of tracking repeat violations.

Which sentence best demonstrates precise, specific word choice?

Answer: The Category 3 hurricane destroyed 200 homes and flooded 15 city blocks.

Precise writing uses specific, concrete details (Category 3, 200 homes, 15 blocks) rather than vague language.

A writer notices that a paragraph has three unrelated ideas. What is the best revision strategy?

Answer: Expand each idea into its own focused paragraph

Each paragraph should develop one central idea; splitting the paragraph ensures unity and allows each idea adequate development.

Which statement is a value judgment rather than a factual claim?

Answer: Renewable energy is the most responsible path forward for society

Statements about what is 'responsible' or 'best' express values and cannot be verified purely by empirical data.

What is the 'dean's list' recognition at TMU based on?

Answer: Achieving a high GPA while completing a full course load in an academic year

Dean's List recognition at TMU is awarded to students who achieve a high GPA while carrying a full course load.

What is the primary purpose of professional certification in Time Management?

Answer: To validate competency and knowledge in the field

Certification validates that a professional has met established standards of knowledge and competency in Time Management.

How does D2L handle auto-submission when a quiz timer reaches zero?

Answer: D2L automatically submits whatever answers have been entered at time expiry

D2L auto-submits the quiz with all currently entered answers when the time limit expires, so partial work is not lost.

Which of the following best describes 'multitasking' from a cognitive science perspective?

Answer: Rapidly switching attention between tasks, reducing performance on each

Research shows that the brain cannot truly multitask on cognitive activities; instead, it rapidly switches focus, reducing accuracy and efficiency on each task.

A car's value depreciates by 20% each year. If the car is worth $25,000 today, what will it be worth in 2 years?

Answer: $16,000

After year 1: $25,000 × 0.8 = $20,000; after year 2: $20,000 × 0.8 = $16,000.

What is the primary purpose of a final assessment in a university course?

Answer: To evaluate students' knowledge of all course content covered

The primary purpose of a final assessment in a university course is to comprehensively evaluate a student's cumulative knowledge and understanding of all course content covered throughout the entire academic term. It serves as a summative measure, testing the mastery of key concepts, theories, and skills learned from the beginning to the end of the course. This differs from midterms which cover only a portion of the material.

Why is continuing education important in Problem Solving?

Answer: To stay current with evolving standards and practices

Continuing education keeps professionals updated with the latest developments, standards, and best practices in their field.

What type of question format requires TMU students to demonstrate synthesis and critical thinking most directly on a midterm?

Answer: Short-answer or essay questions

Short-answer and essay questions require students to organize, analyze, and articulate ideas, which reflects higher-order thinking skills.

The phrase 'begging the question' in formal logic refers to:

Answer: Using the conclusion as one of the premises

Begging the question (circular reasoning) occurs when the conclusion is assumed within the premises.