Class Info

Question 1

What is a quotation?

Answer 1

It is identical to the original phrase & uses a small segment of it. It must be cited, including page number.

Question 2

What is paraphrasing?

Answer 2

It is putting the passage into your own words and is usually shorter than original. It must be cited too.

Question 3

What is summarizing?

Answer 3

It is putting the main ideas of a passage into your own words and is significantly shorter than the original source. It must be cited too.

Question 4

What are essential skills for effective textbook reading?

Answer 4

• reading title carefully
• looking carefully at headings & organizational clues
• important concepts will be clearly indicated (ex. bold, italics, larger font, etc.)

Question 5

What is the SQ3R textbook reading method?

Answer 5

1. Survey: read the title (compare to the syllabus), look at key headings & understand what the chapter is about
2. Questions: turn the learning objectives into questions and use the key headings to find key messages
3. Read: answer your questions
4. Recall: recall what you have read and learned
5. Review: remember to look back at notes to review chapter main ideas

Question 6

What is the 3R textbook reading method?

Answer 6

1. Read it
2. Record it
3. Recite it

Question 7

What is the Cornell method?

Answer 7

It is a note taking method that takes headings from the textbook and lecture slides as key words on the side & jot down notes applying to each one in the note section. At the end, create a short summary of the lecture.

Question 8

Outline what a professional email includes.

Answer 8

• a formal salutation
• always formal writing, but brief & to the point
• good news is delivered in a direct format
• bad news is delivered in an indirect format (sandwich method - good, bad, good)
• complimentary close

Question 9

What are the advantages of social media?

Answer 9

• gets message across quickly
• beneficial to people & companies when used positively
• can be helpful for employment (ex. LinkedIn)

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of social media?

Answer 10

• poor writing can lead to misinterpretation, so you must always proceed with caution & use it professionally
• one mistake can effect your future (words matter)

Question 11

How should good groups function?

Answer 11

• trust each other & be vulnerable
• engage in conflict over ideas
• commit to decisions
• hold team members accountable
• focus on achieving results (SMART goals)

Question 12

What happens if groups don’t function well?

Answer 12

• an absence of trust causes disfunction

- creates a domino effect with people jumping to conclusions and hesitating to help

Question 13

What is implicit bias?

Answer 13

It is your subconscious bias on certain matters - everyone has it and is changeable upon recognition

Question 14

Why do good public speakers try to resonate with their audience?

Answer 14

• it creates a connection/feeling
• it can cause healthy and needed change
• planners are in the business of change (of places, people, environments and economies)

Question 15

What is the recipe for resonance?

Answer 15

• structure
• substance
• style

Question 16

What does structure mean in terms of resonance?

Answer 16

• presentations fall between a report and a story b/c they are blends of info and experiences
• using straight info is easier, but does not connect with people & you want to create an experience
• should be like a screenplay: clear beginning, middle and end that captures interest - clear, identifiable structure

Question 17

What does substance mean in terms of resonance?

Answer 17

• facts, figures & statistics are not sufficient (numbers rarely speak for themselves as they include a scale, comparison and contextual info)
• use a logical, emotional and ethical approach

Question 18

What does style mean in terms of resonance?

Answer 18

• 3P’s: passion, practice & presence
• Passion: make it seem like you want to be there
• Practice: develop your skills over time
• Presence: verbal and body language

Question 19

In a good presentation, what should your verbal language look like?

Answer 19

• appropriate speed, pitch and volume

- use appropriate pauses and engagement

Question 20

What is a synthesis?

Answer 20

• it pulls together info to highlight important points but also draws your own conclusions
• it combines and contrasts info from different sources and creates something new

Question 21

What did Arvin Prasad say about the profession of planning?

Answer 21

• very involved with the public
• communication skills are the most important skill for planners (reports, presentations, conversations)
• must be passionate (build on history, appreciate arts and culture to build a good city)
• some jobs will be boring, but put the hours into it

Question 22

What are the expectations of planners according to Arvin Prasad and Jason Thorne?

Answer 22

• respectful and fair
• meet deadlines with quality work
• work well with others
• open minded
• technical planning knowledge/skills
• appropriate education
• communication skills
• good personality
• leadership skills

Question 23

How do you negotiate?

Answer 23

• be thankful, but tell them you’ll think about offer and call them back later (but not too late!)
• be prepared to explain what you want, why you want it and how it may benefit the company
• make sure your request is data driven and you can negotiate about benefits and vacation time too