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COLL101 Sophia learning_College_Readiness_Test_1 {2020} - A Grade UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1 Score 14/14 You passed this Milestone 14 questions were answered correctly. 1 You have something you'd li... ke to discuss with your instructor. What is the best time to communicate with them? During the class discussion. Anytime. During their office hours. Just before class. RATIONALE If your instructor has office hours, this is the ideal time and place to introduce yourself and address any questions or concerns you may have. If they don't have office hours, contact them via email to schedule a convenient time to meet. CONCEPT Interacting with Your Instructor 2 You really liked the way Wikipedia explained Einstein's Theory of General Relativity. Sophia :: Welcome https://phoenix.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedba... 1 of 9 9/8/2020, 10:16 PM https://www.coursehero.com/file/67706327/College-Readiness-Test-1pdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comCan you use the same words in your paper on the same topic without citing them? No, because doing that would be plagiarism. No, because Wikipedia is constantly being updated. Yes, because this the Theory of Relativity is common knowledge. Yes, because it's free information on the internet. RATIONALE You cannot use the words of others without citing them. Wikipedia may not be the most credible source to draw research from, but if you do use it, be sure to cite it according to the citation style your instructor prefers. CONCEPT Plagiarism in Higher Education - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for collaboration on group projects? Listening to ensure that everyone's opinion is included. Taking the lead without mutual agreement that you are the leader of the group. Sophia :: Welcome https://phoenix.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedba... 3 of 9 9/8/2020, 10:16 PM https://www.coursehero.com/file/67706327/College-Readiness-Test-1pdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comExecuting your portion of the project. Ensuring that each member of the group knows their responsibility on the project. RATIONALE Listening to ensure that everyone's opinion is included, ensuring that each member of the group knows their responsibility on the project, and executing your portion of the project will ensure that your group project goes well. You should not take charge unless the group has agreed to make you the leader. CONCEPT Group Projects 6 Why should you avoid cheating? It improves your relationship with your classmates. It gives you confidence. It improves your grades. It preserves your integrity. RATIONALE Doing your own work and avoiding cheating means that you have integrity and care about learning. In higher education, the experience of actually learning is more important than achieving the grade. CONCEPT Avoiding Cheating 7 You want to use a TED talk video in an assignment. Do you have to cite this source? Sophia :: Welcome https://phoenix.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedba... 4 of 9 9/8/2020, 10:16 PM https://www.coursehero.com/file/67706327/College-Readiness-Test-1pdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comNo, because it's just a video. No, because TED talks are in the public domain. Yes, because this is not a video you personally created. Yes, because TED talk videos are one of the few media resources that require this. - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - 10 What is NOT an example of cheating? Sharing answers on an exam with your classmates. Using your phone to look up answers during a proctored exam. Sophia :: Welcome https://phoenix.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedba... 6 of 9 9/8/2020, 10:16 PM https://www.coursehero.com/file/67706327/College-Readiness-Test-1pdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comTaking notes and creating your own study guide. Turning in someone else's work as your own. RATIONALE It's a good idea to create your own study guide, as long as you do not use it to cheat with. CONCEPT Cheating in Higher Education 11 Your instructor in higher education is likely to have or be working on an advanced degree in their field. Is this statement true or false? True, because an advanced degree is an indicator of expertise on a particular topic. False, because most instructors in higher education do not have these types of degrees. True, because all instructors in higher education are required by law to do this. False, because an advanced degree is NOT an indicator of expertise on a particular topic. RATIONALE Instructors in higher education are teaching at the school because they have demonstrated mastery in their field. Many have advanced degrees or may be in the process of completing one. CONCEPT The Role of an Instructor in Higher Education 12 You are reading the course catalog and you see a course called HIST 318 - The Holocaust. What does the prefix HIST indicate? Sophia :: Welcome https://phoenix.sophia.org/spcc/college-readiness/milestone_take_feedba... 7 of 9 9/8/2020, 10:16 PM https://www.coursehero.com/file/67706327/College-Readiness-Test-1pdf/ This study resource was shared via CourseHero.comHow many available seats are left in the course. The department of your school that offers the course. The prerequisites required to be successful in the course. How advanced the course is. RATIONALE The prefixes you find before the course numbers typically indicate what department within your school offers the course. This makes it easier for you to identify what general subject matter is covered in the course, particularly when the name of the course is not descriptive. It also helps you identify what department to contact if you have questions about the course. CONCEPT Interpreting the Course Catalog 13 How can you contribute your perspective to class discussions respectfully? Make your point, even if it will be hard for others in the class to hear. Speak freely and openly whenever you feel like it. Share your perspective last so others won't have a chance to respond. Express your thoughts in a manner that is not judgmental. RATIONALE You should consider if your opinion adds value to the conversation at that moment, and if it does, formulate a reply that is respectful of others who may have different perspectives. If you're not sure if it's appropriate, [Show More]

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