For this assignment, I completed the SOURCE OUTLINE first. What this does is layout the basic information I will need to know for my exam such as the test date, the format, and the material. It then shows the before preparation for the test and the topics that will be included on the midterm. On the source outline, it is also shown where I will be receiving my information for the exam. In this case, it is from power points and lecture notes.
(Source Outline for Philosophy 107 shown above)
As you can see, this is a very clear outline showing exactly what I need for my exam. Knowing the expression L.A.M.E- learner, action, materials, evaluation- is the key for success in any class. Since I am a visual learner, this outline shows me all the information I will need to know in an organized form. My action is then to complete anticipated test questions because as seen in my outline, the exam will be in essay format. The professor told us there will be six short answers to be specific. Then I can see my materials are coming from the power points, all available on Black Board, and notes from the lectures. In conclusion, my evaluation will come from the grade I receive. Yet, because I am preparing in advance, seeing what I need to do, and completing within an extended period of time, I am confident I will do well on my midterm.
In addition to completing the source outline, I went a set further and completed the actions for it. My professor told my class that the test will be made up of six questions. Some of those questions we have from power points and what he has asked us in class. From this I decided to ANTICIPATE EXAM QUESTIONS. These questions come from vital terms to the course and questions my T.A took time to ask us and told us to write down. The first five, which cover the first chapter are mostly definition based and ask for an example.
(Anticipating Exam Questions for Philosophy 107 shown above)
As shown in the questions, they are solely defination based. The reason I choose to being with these questions is because they are the basis of my exam. Without the knowledge of these questions, I would not be able to complete the exam. My professor has even stressed these questions should be known by all. The reason I choose to do this in general was because it is the action to my source outline. Again it is very clear and shows me exactly what I need to know in order to do well. These questions are just a tangent from my source outline. By making them and writing the answers down on flashcards, I will be able to quiz my self every day. I like flash cards because I learn when writing them and they are quick and easy to use.
Overall, the source outline and anticipating exam questions will be useful in all my classes, not just philosophy 107. Since I like to see things very organized, this is a perfect way to outline what I need to know for when and what will be on the exam. This has also helped me for our next project because I will be using both these techniques for my next math exam. I will continue to make a source outline for all my exams in the future and also for papers because it shows me what I need to know!
I think you did a good job in showing how the Source Outline can help you to visualize where the core information is coming from. I think it helps to make better anticipated questions and for linear learners like me it helps to give an order to my learning withing that course.
ReplyDeleteAgain, I find the Source Outline strategy to be so useful. I wish I had done it as well. It's a great way to layout what information you will need to know for the exam and helps with anticipating test questions!
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