D389 HLTH 2050 Learning Strategies in Higher Education everything you need to know 2026 Western Gove

D389/HLTH 2050 Learning Strategies in Higher Education everything you need to know 2026 Western Governors University

1. A student is struggling in his history class. An evaluator provided numerous comments about the structure and organization of a paper the student recently turned in.

He should schedule an appointment with the Academic Coaching Center.

2. A student is feeling stressed about getting everything done;

she has multiple assignments due in two days, works full time, and cares for her two children.

She should put aside her emotional thinking and keep to her study schedule.

3. Telling someone else who will remind you of the goal will keep you accountable.

What should you do at the end of each study or tutoring session?

Process notes and actions from the session and decide what to do with them and when.

4. Take this quiz to check your understanding of the concepts in this lesson, and after submitting, select "Show Answer" to see the correct responses.

How can you keep yourself accountable for your goal?

Share your goal with someone you trust 5. What is the value of the Cornell method, which involves dividing a paper into a two-and-a-half-inch margin by a sixinch wide area?

It is an easy, organized format in which major concepts are readily identified.

6. What does the acronym PQ3R, a technique for engaging with reading, stand for?

Preview, question, read, recite, and review

7. Which components describe the three-part retention process that will maximize study and review time?

Analyze and engage with multiple senses, build in daily review, and build in cumulative review 8. Which practices when communicating online are effective in an academic setting?

Writing what you mean when posting or responding Using correct formatting and punctuation Contributing to the conversation by stating agreement or disagreement 9. Which WGU online resource helps students find information about employment websites, professional associations, and professional development opportunities?

WGU Career and Professional Development Healthcare Professional Development Resources 10.

Which strategies help individuals stay up to date about news in the healthcare field?

Choose 2 answers.

Following a relevant professional organization on LinkedIn Setting up an email alert for a healthcare journal 11.

Which resource can help identify journals to follow that relate to a person's studies and interests?

SCImago 12. Why is it important for health and human services professionals to engage in

continuing education?

The requirements for certification in the healthcare field change every five years.

The healthcare field changes rapidly and continuously.

13.

Which steps support the development of a support system?

Learn to take advice from support team members Give attention to those who are supportive 14.

How should a person prepare to engage in conversation with a new connection at a networking event?

By planning a brief statement or story about something that happened recently 15.

What should a person do very soon after connecting with someone at a networking event?

Take notes on the conversation and the connection, remembering high points 16.

Sophia is a college student meeting with her mentor later in the day, and part of their weekly call involves setting a SMART goal for the coming week. While setting goals using this format has been helpful, Sophia often fails to account for life circumstances (including a busy family life with many activities for her children) that might make her goals unrealistic given her circumstances. She plans to talk to her mentor about this during today’s meeting and wants to have a goal ready.

What is an appropriate SMART goal for Sophia?

“I will study on my tablet during my children’s activities and for one hour after they are in bed.”

17.

Miguel has an objective assessment (OA) to complete for his next course. He has been delaying this course because he does not have any background in the subject, and it is his first OA. He is unsure of how to approach his study time. His family is out of town, and he has an entire day to devote to this course.

Which strategy should Miguel follow to give him the best chance of success?

Plan a few one-hour sessions with 5- to 10-minute breaks in between each 18.

What is an example of procrastination?

"I will write my essay tomorrow morning since it is due in the afternoon because I work better under pressure."

19.

What is a strategy for overcoming cognitive distortions?

Focus on the positive 20.

What is the recommended approach for full-time learners to fit in study time?

Study in 30-minute power sessions 21. Why must healthcare professionals engage in continuing education

throughout their careers?

Healthcare workers must remain knowledgeable about new findings in their areas of expertise.

22.

Ongoing scientific research provides continuous updates to healthcare. To provide the best healthcare, providers must be aware of new findings in their field.

What is a strategy to improve your performance on tests?h Break the test into sections and focus on the questions in which you are confident.

23. You are going to a networking event.

What research might you do to prepare to make a meaningful connection?

Find out who might be attending and do research on a couple of people you want to meet.

24. Chan became interested in community health while volunteering at mass

vaccination events in his rural community. He got to know several professionals at his local health department who encouraged him to pursue his bachelor’s degree in health and human services.

Which strategy will help Chan pursue lifelong learning during his degree program and beyond in a career in community health?

Follow his state and local health departments on social media 25.

Following the social media accounts of state and local health departments will provide Chan with up-to-date information meant for stakeholders, including students and professionals in health and human services.

What is an important step after making a new connection at a networking event to develop this professional connection?

Follow up with a message about a strength, goal, or interest.

26.

You have an assignment to complete and are considering how to approach finding sources.

Which option for finding sources to solve a specific problem would be best?

Use the WGU Library and online sources if needed to understand the problem and then locate sources that help you determine solutions for each part of the problem.

27.

You have been tasked with finding sources for an assignment on public health.

Which format should you use to search for the exact phrase?

"Public health" 28.

You are working on an assignment and need to evaluate a source for credibility.

Which criteria should you use?

Look at the relevance of the source to your project. If it fits, look at the author, date published, and publisher information.

29. Which criteria should be used when evaluating the credibility of a website?

Choose 2 answers.

Qualified Up to date 30.

You are working on a paper and need to use APA guidelines to format your references.

Which statement is accurate about setting up your reference list?

Following APA guidelines provides a structure for sharing the information about the sources you used.

31.

Which reference format is correct for a book according to APA 7th edition?

Wagner, S. L. (2021). The United States healthcare system: Overview, driving forces, and outlook for the future. Health Administration Press 32. Visit the WGU Library and search any topic in the

search bar. After you have entered your search topic keywords, explore the “Refine Results” section.

What are five ways you can refine your search results?

Source type, such as academic journal, magazine, book, video, audiobook, or e-book Publication date range Subject categories Availability of “Full Text,” meaning the full text, not just an abstract, is available through the library Language of publication 33.

To determine whether a source is credible, you should ask questions to evaluate its quality.

What are five questions you might ask to evaluate the quality and credibility of a source?

Is the source appropriate for your purpose?

Are there any factual or grammatical errors?

Is the writing free of bias or hidden agendas?

Does the source have the most up-to-date information on the topic?

Does the list of references provide evidence this source is well researched?

34.

What should this reference list look like using correct APA format and style (7th edition)?

Berwick, D. M. (2022). Getting serious about producing health: The Ten Teams challenge. JAMA, 327(19), 1865– 1866. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2022.6921 Walton-Moss, B. (2020, January 1). Health literacy in vulnerable populations. SAGE Publications, Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529719413 Wu, Y., Gu, Y., Rao, X., Cheng, M., Chen, P., & He, L. (2022).

Clinical effects of outpatient health education on fall prevention and self-health management of elderly patients with chronic diseases. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (ECAM), 1– 9.https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6265388

35.

Using the WGU Library’s A-Z Database Search, complete the following tasks to demonstrate basic technology literacy:

a. Search for Open Access databases available to you. List three options.

b. Search for Full-Text databases using the keyword “education.” List three options. c. Search for databases using the subject “Health & Nursing” within the EBSCOHost database. List three options. a. Available options made include but are not limited to: PubMed Central, Directory of Open Access Journals, and Directory of Open Access Books. b. Available options made include but are not limited to: Education Full Text, ERIC, and Education Source. c. Available options may include but are not limited to: CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, AccessMedicine, and ScienceDirect Nursing Journals.

33. You have been tasked with writing a paper on the topic of patient education for chronic conditions.

How can using critical thinking assist you in this task?

Critical thinking ensures that you approach the topic with an open mind and focus on reliable evidence.

34. You are reading a source that may be useful for an assignment on influenza. The paper argues that vaccines are the best way of preventing the severe effects of the flu.

Which critical thinking task should you use as you read this paper?

Evaluate the claims and evidence 35.

You are working on your paper on influenza. You examine other people's writing on this topic. You want to

use concept clarification to see if an author used critical thinking while writing.

Which example shows concept clarification?

Influenza can cause severe illness and death in those under five years old, over sixty, or with diabetes and lung conditions.

33.

You are writing a paper on patient education for chronic conditions. You want to ensure that you use critical thinking in your work by evaluating your fact-claim verification.

Which step should you take?

Ensure that all claims are backed up with a reliable source related to the individual claim.

34. You are reading more about influenza and vaccine effectiveness. You are looking at sources to determine if they are credible.

Which source is most likely to be credible?

A peer-reviewed journal article found in the WGU Library database that was published this year 35.

You are writing a paper for your class.

Which step can be taken to ensure that you have not plagiarized?

Review your document to make sure that you have cited all of the sources within the text and that they appear in your references list.

36.

You are working on a paper that discusses patient education for chronic conditions. You want to discuss the need for holistic care for patients with diabetes. You want to ensure that you discuss this factually, in a culturally

competent way, while still respecting and reporting the facts.

What can you do to ensure that you limit or avoid bias in your writing?

Avoid sharing extra details about those who reject holistic care, but include specific facts and statistics.

37.

As you work on your holistic care acceptance and rejection paper, you find several articles that discuss a specific culture and care refusal. You want to ensure that you discuss this factually, in a culturally competent way, while still respecting and reporting the facts.

What can you do in your writing to ensure that you act in a culturally competent way?

Acknowledge that cultural groups may have specific reasons for rejecting holistic care, even when the science clearly recommends it.

38.

You are writing a paper using your own words and ideas synthesized from things you have read.

Which strategy should you use for writing in-text citations?

Use in-text citations for specific facts or ideas you share.

39.

You have chosen the sources to use in your paper. One of the sources was written by Pat Smith and Robin Johnson.

Which details will you need to write the in-text citation?

Author last names and year published: (Smith & Johnson, 2022) 40.

Which example is NOT considered plagiarism?

Students present their own analysis of research in a research paper.

41.

The following is a student’s introductory paragraph for a research paper.

The field of social work has vast opportunities to impact social change. With services such as mental health care, crisis intervention, employment counseling, and case management, social workers strive to improve the quality of life for communities, families, and individuals. Therefore, choosing social work as a career is an exceptional opportunity to impact communities with basic services and needs. What are two strategies the student used to demonstrate critical thinking in this research paper?

What are two strategies the student use to demonstrate critical thinking in this research paper?

Two strategies the student can use to demonstrate critical thinking can include but are not limited to: 1.

Provide specific evidence that services such as mental health care, crisis intervention, employment counseling, and case management improve quality of life for communities, families, and individuals.

2.

Carefully select sources of information about the field of social work to avoid bias and deceptive reasoning.

42.

The field of social work has vast opportunities to impact social change. With services such as health care for the mentally ill, crisis intervention, employment counseling for the poor, and case management for addicts, social workers strive to improve the quality of life for communities, families, and individuals. Therefore, choosing social work as a career is an exceptional

opportunity to impact communities with basic services and needs.

Change “healthcare for the mentally ill” to “mental health care” or “behavioral health care.”

Remove “for the poor” or replace with “people living in poverty.”

Change “addicts” to “persons with a substance use disorder.”

43.

The following sentence from a student’s academic paper includes paraphrased content.

Social workers are involved in virtually every aspect of community life, including public and private entities.

The source of this paraphrased content: National Association of Social Workers (2022). Types of social work. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work Create the correct in-text parenthetical citation following APA 7th edition guidelines for this paraphrased content.

Correct in-text parenthetical citations following APA 7th edition guidelines may include but are not limited to the following: According to the National Association of Social Workers (2022), social workers are involved in virtually every aspect of community life, including public and private entities.

Social workers are involved in virtually every aspect of community life, including public and private entities (National Association of Social Workers, 2022).

44.

As part of a course, you have been asked to solve a problem in a medical clinic work environment. You want to handle this request professionally. You have some

experience with this type of medical environment and have opinions on what is the best solution.

To work professionally, which of the following steps is the best approach to begin?

Ensure you have a full understanding of the problem by carefully reading about the problem and environment it occurs in.

45.

You have been asked to determine a solution to a problem as part of a class you are in. You have analyzed the problem and immediately came to a solution.

What should you do once you have analyzed and defined the problem?

Brainstorm many possible ideas and solutions, even ones you think will not work.

46.

Which description would you expect of a student who displays professionalism?

The student shows respect to others in the learning environment in their language and behavior, completes work reliably, and communicates effectively.

47.

You are a student completing a course. You have been tasked with writing a paper.

Why should you adhere to professional standards as you work on your paper?

Because professionalism ensures that you complete work in a thorough, competent manner 48.

A new student is preparing to write their first paper at WGU. The submission must follow APA format for references and in-text citations and adhere to WGU's Academic Authenticity Policy.

What are three tips you would give the student to ensure they will not have their paper returned due to an originality concern?

All quoted or paraphrased work requires a corresponding intext citation and reference.

Use quotations sparingly, and make sure the paper represents your own ideas.

Before you submit your work, run it through Unicheck to assess similarity scores. Ensure the overall match is under thirty percent, and the individual match is under ten percent.

Do not collaborate with other students on individually assigned work.

Review the Academic Authenticity Policy and the Writing Center resources for citing sources using APA 7th edition.

49.

A student was unsuccessful on the first attempt of the objective assessment (OA) for a course. The student took the OA after a long day at work and had a headache. The student immediately clicked on the "Request Approval" tab to ask to retake the OA in the morning after a good night's sleep. The course instructor denied the request and sent the student an email asking for an appointment to discuss a study plan that must be completed.

Answer the following questions as you become familiar with WGU's Multiple Attempt Policy.

WGU provides students with their results for competency areas on Pre-Assessments and Objective Assessments using four categories: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Competence, Competent, and Exemplary. Students should access the coaching reports by going to the Assessments section of their course of study. When the report is opened, the overall result will be indicated at the top.

Beneath the overall result are the individual competencies that comprise the assessment. These are listed to show students how their exam submission aligns with the competencies assessed.

The student should contact their Course Instructor to develop a personalized study plan.

The study plan may include a recurring appointment with an instructor, engagement in the Course of Study, attendance at weekly webinars, or other appropriate educational activities.

Objective assessments are limited to four total attempts per assessment (including if the course is retaken in a later term).

Attempt three and beyond require a minimum five-day waiting period, instructor and supervisory approvals, and are only granted after student engagement standards are met.

50.

A student has scheduled to take an Objective Assessment (OA) today. The student selects "Start Exam and Connect to Proctor."

Answer the following questions as you become familiar with the steps you will need to take with the proctor before starting the assessment.

1. What information must the student show the proctor to verify their identity?

2. How far away from the student should the webcam be placed, and what part of the student needs to be on camera?

3. Which three items must be visible during the assessment?

4. What will the proctor ask the student to do with the webcam before starting the OA? 5. What is the proper lighting needed for the OA? 6. What can the student do if they have technical issues?

7. What does the student need to do to test their internet bandwidth before the assessment?

8. What happens if the student needs to use the bathroom? What happens to the answers they have bookmarked?

1. WGU requires that the identity of all students be verified utilizing a current, valid (not expired), government-issued photo identification (ID), including temporary IDs, where the picture, name, and expiration date are visible before beginning an Objective Assessment. The first and last name on the identification must match the first and last name on file with WGU. 2. Students should ensure their external webcam is properly placed about 24-30 inches away from their position and raised at least 8 inches (either by gooseneck or tripod) so their eyes, hands, face, and area around the keyboard (about 10 inches) are visible.

3. The following items must also be visible if they will be used during the session: mouse, whiteboard, and calculator.

4. The proctor asks students to perform a 360-degree pan of the room.

5. The lighting in the testing space must be daylight quality, with overhead lighting preferred. If overhead lighting is not possible, students should ensure the light source is not directly behind them to ensure a clear view for the proctor.

6. The proctor will reach out to them by phone. If students cannot reconnect or continue to experience technical difficulties preventing them from completing an exam, they are encouraged to contact Assessment Services immediately.

7. Students should restart their computer, then test their computer system and internet bandwidth using systemcheck.wgu.edu before they begin an exam.

8. For WGU assessments, students are allowed one ten-minute break per hour of testing time, which can be taken at any time

during the exam. The timer will continue to count down during the break. Upon returning from break to the assessment, students will not be able to engage with any questions they viewed or bookmarked prior to starting the break.

51.

A course instructor (CI) sends a student who did not pass an objective assessment (OA) a required study plan and requests the student make an appointment with him to discuss the plan.

The student sends the CI the following email: I'm still annoyed that I have to do this to be honest, and it really killed my momentum. I write all the notes for the course. If someone explained this to your boss or whatever I don't think you'd get in trouble. I've had other teachers in the past go ahead and approve the second objective assessment. I really don't know when I am going to complete this course because of it. Right now I am focused on taking the classes I don't have to sit down and write a study guide for and go from there. Just trying to be honest.

I do not feel I need to do ALL OF THIS for the simple reason I passed and understand most of those. I strongly feel there is a disconnect between WGU's "policy" and actually helping the student in my case little areas that we aren't really sure where I should study so let's just have her retake everything or most of everything instead of really looking to see what went wrong. I think I should be able to see the questions I answered wrong. It doesn't seem fair and my return for all of this extra work seems like a punishment to me.

How can this student’s email be improved to be more professional?

1. Instead of emailing a list of issues, the student could send an email asking to meet with the CI to discuss the study plan. Then the student would be able to ask questions about whether all

parts of the plan are necessary and ask the instructor why they cannot see the actual test questions and answers.

2. The student could refrain from using all capital letters for the phrase "ALL OF THIS," because the CI could feel that this is the same as the student yelling.

3. The student could remove bold from words because the emphasis creates a negative tone in the email.

4. The student could ask questions about the study plan and test retake procedure more respectfully. For example, the student could give their reasoning for believing certain parts of the study plan are not beneficial instead of saying they should not have to because they feel "annoyed" or like it is a "punishment."

52.

Which sentence represents professional communication based on the Professional Communication (Articulation) assessment?

The main categories are apple trees, palm trees, and maple trees.

D389 Learning Strategies in Higher Education Course of Study Worksheet Western Governors University

D389 Course of Study Worksheet Please complete each section of the worksheet. You need to email the completed worksheet to your Course Instructor as a WORD file, not a document link. Your Course Instructor will review your answers, and let you know if you need to add or change any information.

Very Important: You need to find all the answers from your course materials and not an internet search.

Lesson 1- Preparing for Success

Define the following key terms: Mindset: way of thinking and perspective on a topic Procrastination: unnecessary delaying of the start of an activity.

1. Identify commonly recognized strategies leading to academic success.

Setting goals, managing time appropriately and organization

2. How do you benefit from setting and achieving meaningful goals?

By setting goals you can identify what you need to do and give yourself the appropriate amount of time to get that done. If you give yourself a goal and a time limit to have that goal done by, as well as telling someone your goal and time. limit, you can hold yourself accountable to completing that goal.

3. What are SMART Goals? Define each step. Then write your own SMART Goal for this week.

• Specific - goal includes a clear specific statement of what you want to achieve or accomplish.

• Measurable - goal state includes a means of measurement for the achievement of the goal.

• Achievable- goal is challenging, but also something that can be achieved as defined.

• Relevant- specific goal relates directly to your plans; it should also be realistic to achieve • Time-bound - the goal statement includes when the goal should be accomplished and, if possible, milestones

4. What planning and organizational strategies could you use so that you can get everything done in the time you have available?

On the days that I have work I can implement 30-minute power sessions before, during, and after work to ensure that I get some study time in. On days off from work I can implement a tapering approach to study where I set aside a few hours to study with breaks in between starting at the hour mark.

5. What resources are available to seek help with a program, course, assignment, or other topic related to academic performance? Note: The Writing Center and Student Success Center (SSC) need to be in your answer, and you need to list the services they offer. These centers have recently been combined and are now called the Academic Coaching Center, but for the purpose of this course and the OA, please know the Writing Center and SSC information.

• The WGU Writing Center offers support through online events, subject-specific articles by the Writing Center team, and one-on-one support by telephone or recorded feedback.

• The WGU Success Center is available to help students with support regarding study techniques, time management, class scheduling, technology and software, stress management and life balance. They provide support through calls, chats, emails and appointments.

6. What are three emotional blocks to time management (include a description of each)?

Stress - a period of frustration where the student cannot think or act clearly as they normally would.

• Mindset - a student's mindset can sabotage their efforts without them realizing it, having the correct mindset it key.

• Communicate - students need to be able to communicate to be able to express what they need. They are used to being the problem solvers and sometimes need to learn to accept help.

7. What are four tips to change negative self-talk?

Choose to maintain a positive attitude • Take an approach to reframe all-ornothing statements • When you notice that you are disqualifying the positive, pause to think about the specific actions you contributed to the outcome • Avoid putting negative labels on things or people.

8. How can you change your attitude to accomplish more?

You can change your attitude by focusing on the positive. When you focus on the positive, situations can seem less stressful.

9. How can you overcome self-doubt?

Use positive thought and language, set a goal to give yourself a positive affirmation every day. • Keep focusing on your goals, create small steps to help achieve short term goals and check off the steps that are achieved, doing this helps toward achieving long term goals.

10. Describe the Tapering Approach study strategy: by providing the method

and advantages: Please include the example listed in the course.

The tapering approach study strategy is to break down your block of study time into large to small increments. This helps to prevent fatigue from studying and gives you a break to absorb what you've studied. o Example: If I set aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour and take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and take another 10-minute break. Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break. Finish with two 30-minute sessions.

11. Explain how to study smarter and not harder:

By developing effective study habits. This can be done by getting organized, taking great notes, finding a study sanctuary, reducing distractions, reviewing the material regularly and lastly by talking to your course instructors.

12. Define and discuss why people procrastinate: •

Despise- you despise this task; you just can't stand doing it.

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Confidence- you lack confidence in the task you are doing.

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Distracted- your easily distracted, everything but the task you set out to do captures you Attention •

Overwhelmed- the job is so monstrous you feel weary just thinking about it.

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Creatively Blocked- you feel creatively blocked, you can't finish the task if you can’t. solve the problem, or you lack that spark of imagination that fuels your best ideas.

13. Describe the step-by-step approach to goal setting: • Decide what you need to do, then write it down.

• Break down your goals into smaller steps.

• Tell someone what you're doing and set a deliverable deadline.

• Rinse and repeat • When you reach your goal, celebrate and reinforce what you've accomplished.

Lesson 2- Studying and Test-Taking

Define the following Key Term: Retention: The act of keeping concepts and skills in long-term memory 1. Identify commonly recognized strategies leading to success in studying and test-taking.

2. Describe the following methods of notetaking and include the method (how it’s done) and the advantages:

* Cornell Method: Provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes without laborious recopying.

Method: rule paper with a 2 ½ inch column on the left, leaving a six-inch column on the right in which to make notes. While reading or listening, write down important information in the right-hand column. When you're done reading, complete phrases and sentences as much as possible. To review, cover your right- hand notes with a card, leaving the cues in the left-hand column exposed. Say the cue aloud, and then say as much as you can of the material underneath the card. When you have said as much as you can, move the card and see if what you said matches what is written. If you can say it, you know it.

Advantages: organized and systematic for recording and reviewing notes.

Easy format for pulling out major concepts and ideas. Simple and efficient. Saves time and effort.

* Outlining Method: The information that is most general begins on the lefthand side of the paper and the more specific facts are indented further to the right-hand side. The relationships between the different pieces of information are carried out through further indentation.

Method: Write main points in an organized pattern based on space indentation. Place major points farthest to the left. Indent each more specific point to the right. Levels of importance will be indicated by distance away from the major point. Indentations can be as simple as or as complex as labeling the indentations with Roman numerals, decimals, or simple bullets. Markings are not necessary as space relationships will indicate the major/minor points

Advantages:

well-organized system if done right. Outlining records

content as well as relationships. It also reduces editing and is easy to review by turning main points into questions

* Mind-Mapping: More compact than conventional notes, often taking up one side of paper. This helps to make associations easily and generate new ideas.

Method: Mind Mapping is a method that uses comprehension/concentration skills and evolves into a visual note taking form which relates each fact or idea to another. Mind Mapping is a graphic representation of the content. It is a method that maximizes active participation, affords immediate knowledge as to its understanding, and emphasizes critical thinking.

Advantages: This format helps to track information visually. Relationships and connections between concepts can easily be seen. It is also easy to edit your notes by adding numbers, marks, and color-coding. Review will call for you to restructure thought processes, which will force you to check understanding. Review by covering lines for memory drill and relationships.

Main points can be written on flash or note cards and pieced together into a table or larger structure later.

* Charting Method:

If the information is distinct and/or chronological, it may

be helpful to set up your paper by drawing columns and labeling appropriate headings in a table.

Method: Determine the categories to be covered by skimming through the material. Set up your paper in advance by columns headed by these categories. As you read or listen, record information (words, phrases, main ideas, etc.) into the appropriate category.

Advantages: Helps you track information in an organized and chronological fashion. Reduces amount of writing necessary. Provides easy review mechanism.

for both memorization of facts and study of comparisons and relationship

* Sentence Method:

Might be used when the course is content heavy and

somewhat organized, but you're not sure how all the concepts fit together quite yet.

Method: Write every new thought, fact or topic on a separate line, numbering as you progress.

Advantages: Slightly more organized than a paragraph. Gets more or all the information. Thinking to tract content is still limited.

3. What is the difference between notetaking for linear-vs-nonlinear concepts?

Linear notes are most appropriate for information that runs in a specific sequence, like history, or for instructional information that may contain step one, step two, and so on.

One example of linear notetaking is outlines.

Non-linear notes do not follow a specific sequence and the best way to do this is to take notes visually. One example of non-linear notetaking is mind-mapping.

4. Describe the following study strategies and include the method (how it’s done) and the advantages: • Pomodoro Method: choose a task, set a timer for 25 minutes, then be specific about what can be covered within that time. After 25 minutes take a 5-minute break and then take longer breaks after every 4 pomodoro sessions

Advantages: give you a chance to focus during your studying time • PQ3R: Preview, Question, Read, Recite, Review Method: Previewing any academic text will help you organize your thoughts and see what direction your notetaking needs to go. Next is the question phase were. you will question what you are trying to gain from this reading, what terms you. need to know and how this will help you complete the assessment. The first R is for read, now you're ready to start the active reading portion, active reading involves removing all the distractions from your study area and understanding the goals you want to accomplish and identifying the information you need to glean from the reading. The next R is for recite, this helps you emphasize specific information outlined in the text or learning resources. Reciting the information aloud will help to reinforce information as you see, hear and review it at the same time. The last R is for Review, this step in the method is very important and needs to be done the day after notes were taken and then periodically thereafter.

Advantages: allows you to have a preview of what needs to be studied, helps you ask questions on the information before reading and then turns to actively reading, reciting, and reviewing the material.

• F.I.T.T: Frequency, Intensity, Technique, Time Method: being mindful to engage in smaller study sessions on days you may work more hours/longer shifts. Talking through information, writing information out,

visual elements such as colors or diagrams. Different study strategies are all ways to use senses when studying. This needs to be monitored weekly to ensure you are on track and engaging with the material in a timely fashion.

Advantages: allows students to marry their time management and study skills together

• Tapering Method: aside 4 hours to study, start with a full hour and take a 10-minute break. Then study for 50 minutes and take a 10-minute break.

Next do a 45-minute session with a 5-minute break. Finish with two 30minute sessions.

Advantages: reduces fatigue during study time

• 30-minute Power Sessions Method: 30-minute power sessions are a perfect amount of time to build in on the days you work. If you know you are still up and alert after your shift, put in 30 minutes at the office or in a quiet location before heading home, and then put in a 30-minute session when you wake up.

Advantages: becomes a great way to study during long shift

5. What is the 3-Part Retention Process?

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Analyze and sensory engage well.

Build in a daily review and do it from memory first.

Build in a cumulative review each week and change it up too

6. What are three strategies you can use when answering true-or-false questions?

Every part of the sentence must be true, watch statements with negative and double negatives, pay attention to absolute qualifiers.

7. What is some additional test-taking strategies?

Divide the test into small sections, utilize a white board, slow down to avoid misreading a question/ answer, do not assume what a question will ask, go through the assessment twice if possible.

8. What are the three causes of test anxiety?

Fear of failure, self-doubt and irrational beliefs, lack of preparation.

9. List three mental side-effects of test anxiety?

Confusion, mental blocking, difficulty organizing your thoughts 10. What are two tips to control anxiety?

Positive visualization, Breathing technique 11. What are two solutions to help change your thinking/internal dialogue? self-confidence - build confidence daily by reflecting after a study session on what you've accomplished and how you are closer to the goal of taking the assessment .

Reword negative thoughts into positive ones and review several times a day to help rewire the brain towards the positive pathway that forms through repetition.

Lesson 3- Tips for Career Success

Define the following Key Terms: Decorum: Appearance, behavior, and communication style associated with dignity. professionalism. Dignified and polite behavior, language, and appearance exhibited by an individual in a particular profession.

1. What are ways to develop your leadership style?

Understand and develop your ability to interact professionally, be willing to learn from others by following their lead and learning from your mistakes. Take ownership of what you do and do not know, and work with the help of others to develop interpersonal skills you may lack. Focus on your strengths and use them in your academic pursuits.

2. Discuss the guidelines to follow when communicating online: Communications should always be polite, accurate, and professional. When you are communicating online you are communicating with real people who will process and interpret your writing so you should always be precise with your wording, write just what you mean, and use correct formatting and punctuation.

In online forums or discussions, you should actively participate, contribute to the conversation, and forgive other people's mistakes.

3. What does it mean to create your personal brand?

Your personal brand defines who you are. Creating a personal brand is done by careful consideration of anything you write, say, produce, or show that may be in the public eye. Any public information about you should be professional and carefully worded. Establishing your personal brand is the key to developing your career.

4. How should a student view their failures?

Failures should be viewed as learning opportunities; acknowledge them, take corrective action as necessary, and make amends as appropriate and move on. Related to

this is your ability to handle

criticism. In every workplace, you will be subject to criticism of your work or your actions. Just as with failure, make a choice to acknowledge

your fault or error, take corrective action, thank the

person who provided the criticism, and move on. Both failure and criticism are powerful forces in your personal growth, and how you use them is an indication of your character and brand.

5. What are the elements of career building?

Skill and knowledge development, personal brand development, practice and experience, interpersonal relations, and networking

6. What are the benefits of professional organizations?

Connecting with other professionals, staying current on the developments and changes in the healthcare sector, many organizations provide information, support, professional development, and career development services. Can also benefit job-seeking and mentoring.

7. What are ways you can develop your professional network?

Signing up for email updates and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, following the organization on social media, a LinkedIn profile can also help you to stay connected and updated on relevant new.

8. What is SCIMAGO journal ranking and how can you use it?

SCIMAGO Journal rankings allows you to search for journals by discipline and ranking using several criteria including number of citable docs, and the number of times cited. The SC Imago Journal & Country Rank is a publicly available portal that includes the journals and country scientific indicators developed from the information contained in the Scopus database. These indicators can be used to assess and analyze scientifi c domains. Journals can be compared or analyzed separately.

9. Which lifelong learning skills help to build a career and stay up to date on the news in the healthcare field?

Professionals in any field must stay current with the new learnings, understandings, tools, technologies, and advances in their field. This is done primarily through reading scholarly works by people in your field or from a field you plan to enter.

Lesson 4: Certifications and Networking

1. What strategies can you use to grow your career?

Continuing education, new connections, building a support system, networking, and lifelong learning resources

2. What is the value of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for a person with a BSHHS degree?

It is an informative resource for learning about careers, education, certification requirements, and specifics about health professions related to

careers in specific locations is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook 3. What are two sources for continuing education for someone in health professions?

Health care research training and education opportunities (AHRQ) and Public Health training resources and opportunities.

4. What is one way to build connections with others?

Think of something that has happened to you or that you have experienced in the last few days that you can express in a sentence or two. Select something recent so that each time you are going to meet new people, you will have something new to share. When you meet someone new, and they say, "How are you?" or "How's it going?" respond with a friendly statement about this recent event. Keep your statement brief, positive, and noncontroversial. This technique helps to get the conversation started and tells the other person a little about you. The statement or story can be a launching point for further discussion about that topic, about similar experiences, or of related events or topics.

5. List and describe the 3 Types of Support Systems you should consider and include the people who will be included in each system?

Three types of supports systems are an academic support team, life balance support team, and a career support team. These include, but are not limited to, program mentors, course. Instructors, academic coaches, immediate family members, close friends or neighbors, immediate supervisor, or co-workers. A good support system includes people who can help you build new and helpful connections, push you when your motivation is waning encourage you, and check in on your goal attainment.

6. What is the importance of networking?

Networking with individuals that are associated with organizations of interest is worthwhile to identify new contacts, learn about organizations, and discover what is happening in the healthcare sector.