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EDCI 1001
Hillary Braud
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Undergraduate 2
10/05/2011

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digital revolution
Definition
the change in how people communicate brought on by developments in computer systems
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knowledge work
Definition
work that is primarily concerned with info rather than manual labor
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motivation
Definition
a goal directed force that moves a person to action
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self-esteem
Definition
belief in your value as a person that builds as you achieve your goals
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academic integrity
Definition
following a code of moral values in all aspects of academic life
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values
Definition
principles or qualities that you consider important
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goal
Definition
an end toward which you direct your efforts
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major or concentration
Definition
an academic subject area chosen as a field of specialization, requiring a specific, course of study
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prioritize
Definition
to arrange or deal with in order of importance
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procrastination
Definition
the act of putting off a task until another time
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stress
Definition
physical or mental strain or tension produced in reaction to pressure
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learning style
Definition
a particular way in which the mind receives and processes information
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potentials
Definition
abilities that may be developed
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intelligence
Definition
an ability to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture
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typology
Definition
systematic classification or study of types
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internships
Definition
temporary work programs in which a student can gain supervised practical experience in a job and career area
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argument 
Definition
set of connected ideas, supported by examples made by a writer to prove or disprove a point
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bias
Definition
preference or inclination, especially one that prevents even-handed judgement
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perspective
Definition
characteristic way of thinking about people, situations, events, and ideas
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assumptions
Definition
judgement, generalization, or bias influenced by experience of values
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brainstorming
Definition
letting your mind wander to come up with different ideas or answers
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primary sources
Definition
original documents, including acadmeic journal articles of scientific studies
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secondary sources
Definition
other writers interpretations of primary source documents
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skimming
Definition
rapid, superficial reading of material to determine central ideas, and main elements
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scanning
Definition
reading material in an investigative way to search for specific info
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topic sentence
Definition
one to two sentence statement describing the main idea of a paragraph
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general education requirements
Definition
course required for graduation in a variety of academic fields
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formulas
Definition
general facts, rules, or principles usually expressed in mathematical symbols
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evidence
Definition
facts, statistics, and other materials that are presented in support of an argument
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listening
Definition
process that involves sensing, interpreting, evaluating, and reacting to spoken messages
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verbal signposts
Definition
spoken words or phrases that call attention to info that follows
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shorthand
Definition
system of rapid handwriting that employs symbols, abbreviations, and shortened words to represent words and phrases
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sensory register
Definition
brain filters through which sensory information enters the brain and is sent to short-term memory
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short-term memory
Definition
brains temporary info storehouse
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long-term memory
Definition
brains permanent information storehouse
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chunking
Definition
placing disconnected information into smaller units that are easier to remember
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mnemonic devices
Definition
memory techniques that uses vivid associations and acronyms to link new information to what you already know
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acronyms
Definition
word formed from the first letters of a series of words created to help you
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master note set
Definition
complete, integrated note set that contains both class and text notes
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