Friday, April 17, 2009
CRCB - Chapter 11: Reading, Understanding, and Creating Visual Aids Summary
Chapter 11 was all about the different types of visual aids used or that can be used to help you learn and understand material. There are several different types of visual aids listed throughout this chapter. These different types of visual aids are: charts and tables, diagrams, illustrations, graphs - including, bar graphs, lines graphs, pie graphs, pictographs, photographs, time lines, outlines, mind maps, and free-form drawing.
Charts and tables condense large amounts of information in order to show relationships, show hierarchy, show cause & effect or comparison & contrast. Diagrams illustrate connections between items using simple to complex drawings. Diagrams are useful in all sciences.
Illustrations are drawing that shows the parts or sections of something like a plant for example.
Graphs are used to take large amounts of information and make it more accessible. Bar graphs use parallel rectangular bars, line graphs use grids with vertical and horizontal axes, and pie graphs show data in a circle.
Pictographs show data through pictures, photographs help you to make associations with the information in the text, and time lines are a straight line labeled to show time sequence or chronological order of events.
Outlines provide a summary
Mind maps use shapes and lines to show relationships between information
Free-form drawings are done by hand to help you understand something better.
Charts and tables condense large amounts of information in order to show relationships, show hierarchy, show cause & effect or comparison & contrast. Diagrams illustrate connections between items using simple to complex drawings. Diagrams are useful in all sciences.
Illustrations are drawing that shows the parts or sections of something like a plant for example.
Graphs are used to take large amounts of information and make it more accessible. Bar graphs use parallel rectangular bars, line graphs use grids with vertical and horizontal axes, and pie graphs show data in a circle.
Pictographs show data through pictures, photographs help you to make associations with the information in the text, and time lines are a straight line labeled to show time sequence or chronological order of events.
Outlines provide a summary
Mind maps use shapes and lines to show relationships between information
Free-form drawings are done by hand to help you understand something better.
TFY Chapter 12 – Deductive Reasoning Exercise
Discovery Exercise – Page 348 – What is Deductive Reasoning?
Using at least two dictionaries, look up the terms deduction, deductive logic, and reasoning. Then write out in your own words a definition of deductive reasoning.
Deduction:
1. Noun – the process of deducting; subtraction (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – the process of using information you have in order to understand situation or find answer to a problem
Deductive logic:
1. Noun – a process of reasoning in which a conclusion follows necessary from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true. (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – a process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true. (wiktionary.com)
Deductive reasoning:
1. Noun – reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect) (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – inference in which the conclusion is just as certain as the premises (wiktionary.com)
My definition of deductive reasoning: reasoning that goes from a more general topic into the details of that topic.
Using at least two dictionaries, look up the terms deduction, deductive logic, and reasoning. Then write out in your own words a definition of deductive reasoning.
Deduction:
1. Noun – the process of deducting; subtraction (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – the process of using information you have in order to understand situation or find answer to a problem
Deductive logic:
1. Noun – a process of reasoning in which a conclusion follows necessary from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true. (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – a process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true. (wiktionary.com)
Deductive reasoning:
1. Noun – reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect) (dictionary.com)
2. Noun – inference in which the conclusion is just as certain as the premises (wiktionary.com)
My definition of deductive reasoning: reasoning that goes from a more general topic into the details of that topic.
TFY - Chapter 12 Deductive Reasoning Summary
This chapter was all about deductive reasoning and the logic behind it. The chapter also compared deductive reasoning with inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning usually starts with a general principle and then applies it to a specific instance. While inductive reasoning usually starts with a more specific instance and then pulls it into a more general principle. The logic behind the deduction is a science of good reasoning, both inductive and deductive.
The terms you need to understand are: argument, reasoning, syllogism, premise (major and minor), conclusion, validity, and soundness.an argument can be both inductive and deductive and can be valid even if the premises are not true.
Reasoning is drawn from facts, which will lead you to conclusions, judgments, or inferences about whatever topic you are discussing or reading about.
Conclusion, validity and soundness are also some terms that I have already known the meaning behind.
Conclusion is a way to summarize your main point or what you are trying to get across or get action on.
Validity and soundness both have to do with the truth behind your argument, reasoning, and premise.
Premise was also a word that was previously discussed in another chapter, but in this chapter we learned that a major premise is more of a generalization, while a minor premise is more specific. The new key term to me in this chapter is syllogism.
The terms you need to understand are: argument, reasoning, syllogism, premise (major and minor), conclusion, validity, and soundness.an argument can be both inductive and deductive and can be valid even if the premises are not true.
Reasoning is drawn from facts, which will lead you to conclusions, judgments, or inferences about whatever topic you are discussing or reading about.
Conclusion, validity and soundness are also some terms that I have already known the meaning behind.
Conclusion is a way to summarize your main point or what you are trying to get across or get action on.
Validity and soundness both have to do with the truth behind your argument, reasoning, and premise.
Premise was also a word that was previously discussed in another chapter, but in this chapter we learned that a major premise is more of a generalization, while a minor premise is more specific. The new key term to me in this chapter is syllogism.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
CRCB: Chapter 1 - Reading in College Exercise
Exercise 1a - Concentration Survey - Page 9:
Read each of the following statements and respond to them based on your current reading habits. In the space provided, write yes if the statement correctly describes you, or no if it does not.
1. I know that concentration is a skill that can be learned. YES
2. I have a study area, complete with study supplies, and this area is used only for studying. NO
3. I try to concentrate as I read, but my mind usually drifts to other things, such as bills I have to pay or people I have to call. YES
4. If I get angry, I am unable to concentrate on my reading. YES
5. I know how to minimize all distractions. NO
6. I cannot read unless my house, or study environment, is immaculate. NO
7. I have a system to let others know when I am reading and that I do not want to be disturbed. NO
8. I lose concentration easily when I am bored with what I’m reading. YES
Read each of the following statements and respond to them based on your current reading habits. In the space provided, write yes if the statement correctly describes you, or no if it does not.
1. I know that concentration is a skill that can be learned. YES
2. I have a study area, complete with study supplies, and this area is used only for studying. NO
3. I try to concentrate as I read, but my mind usually drifts to other things, such as bills I have to pay or people I have to call. YES
4. If I get angry, I am unable to concentrate on my reading. YES
5. I know how to minimize all distractions. NO
6. I cannot read unless my house, or study environment, is immaculate. NO
7. I have a system to let others know when I am reading and that I do not want to be disturbed. NO
8. I lose concentration easily when I am bored with what I’m reading. YES
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