Key SSL Flashcards
Which of the following are learning objectives for this MOOC?
Check 3 options.
1. Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately according to cultural and societal expectations.
2. Recognize and apply analytical problem solving techniques.
3. Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context.
4. Filter, manage and organize information from a wide variety of sources for use in academic study.
5. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information.
6. Understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture.
3.Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context.
4.Filter, manage and organize information from a wide variety of sources for use in academic study.
5.Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues related to academic integrity surrounding the access and use of information.
What percentage of your total marks is the final summative assessment worth?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
35%
Which of the following are NON-assessed activities on this MOOC?
Check 2 options. (Partial marks awarded.)
1. In video questions & polls
2. Short quizzes after each lesson
3. Quizzes after each module
4. Discussion board posts
5. Final summative assessment.
1.In video questions & polls
2.Short quizzes after each lesson
Which of the following are some of the core values and expectations of academic culture mentioned by academics 1.2a?
Check 4 options.
1. Academic integrity
2. Freedom
3. Critical thinking
4. Intellectual inquiry and communication
5. Ethical contribution
6. The contingency of knowledge
- Academic integrity
- Critical thinking
- Intellectual inquiry and communication
- Ethical contribution
Which of the following actions would need some level of digital literacy?
Check 2 options.
1. Knowing how to set up a personal computer.
2. Writing an email to your lecturer at university.
3. Creating a LinkedIn profile.
4. Reading a book on an e-reader
- Writing an email to your lecturer at university.
- Creating a LinkedIn profile.
According to the experts in 1.2b, which of the following is an example of the contribution of information and digital literacy to the values of academic culture?
A. Beginning an assignment with one opinion, but changing your opinion as you gather and read more information sources with contrary evidence.
B. Giving a presentation
C. Cataloging information on a library website.
D. Making a valid argument
Beginning an assignment with one opinion, but changing your opinion as you gather and read more information sources with contrary evidence.
What aspects of time management does Jessa Collings say are most important at university?
Check 2 options.
1. Complete course readings in advance.
2. Enroll for classes in advance.
3. Arrive for lectures and tutorials in advance.
4. Prepare for assignments in advance.
- Complete course readings in advance.
- Prepare for assignments in advance.
What does Professor Nick Enfield suggest is one of the most important ways for a student to prepare for university?
A. Be open-minded.
B. Be judgmental about what they are studying.
C. Language skills
D. Study skills
Be open-minded.
What does Marcella Robertson suggest students notice at university?
A. How their field understands and presents knowledge.
B. University expectations
C. Disciplinary procedures
D. How to be successful at university.
How their field understands and presents knowledge.
What is academic integrity?
A. Understanding academic culture in its entirety, without being divided into parts.
B. Behaving ethically and responsibly at university.
C. Being honest and not cheating.
D. Displaying the core values of academic culture - honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility - in class.
Behaving ethically and responsibly at university.
According to the lecture, universities are not just trying to train you for a job role, but are also trying to prepare you …
A. to behave ethically
B. to not cheat
C. to not become involved in political scandals
D. to conduct qualitative research
to behave ethically
“Academic communities of integrity value the interactive, cooperative, participatory nature of learning. They honor, value, and consider diverse opinions and ideas. … In academic environments of integrity, even those who disagree on facts share … reverence for knowledge and the methods by which it is obtained.” (International Centre for Academic Integrity , 2014, pg 24).
Which of the academic values is this referring to?
Fairness
“It’s 4.30, and Mary has just taken the final exam for Introduction to Microbiology. She feels pretty confident she did well when she runs into her friend Jane. Jane is in the evening class rather than the afternoon class that Mary is in, and is about to take the exam. She is a little nervous as she hasn’t studied enough, so Mary tells her a few of the more difficult questions, and her answers for those questions.”
What kind of misconduct is happening?
A. Plagiarism
B. Self-plagiarism
C. Cheating
D. Fabrication or falsification of data or results.
E. Facilitation of academic misconduct of another student.
Facilitation of academic misconduct of another student.
“Knowledge is soon changed, then lost in the mist, an echo half-heard.” - Gene Wolfe
What quality of academic culture does this relate to?
(Refer to 1.2)
A. The contingent nature of academic knowledge.
B. The need for evidence to support opinions.
C. The use of research to produce knowledge.
D. The importance of independent learning.
The contingent nature of academic knowledge.
“Most English-speaking cultures stress the role of the individual in society …. This attitude is reflected in the education system. From pre-school onwards, children are encouraged to express themselves in many different ways, and are expected to explore activities, subjects and ideas that interest them.” - Jean Brick
What quality of academic culture does this relate to?
(Refer to 1.2)
A. The contingent nature of academic knowledge.
B. The need for evidence to support opinions.
C. The use of research to produce knowledge.
D. The importance of independent learning.
The importance of independent learning.
Consider the following situation.
“In Jeong Woo’s first semester at university he often forgot to get his course readings done in time, and had to ask for an extension twice for his assignments as he couldn’t complete them. In his second semester he became a lot more aware of when he needed to have completed readings and assignments, which resulted in better grades and greater contributions to tutorials.”
Which survival skill mentioned in lesson 1.3 does this refer to?
(Refer to 1.3)
A. Time management
B. Collaboration
C. Noticing how your field structures knowledge.
D. Study skills
Time management
Consider the following situation.
“Fatima is writing an essay for her Macroeconomics course on the Great Recession. She is firmly convinced that a lack of government regulation of the financial industry was responsible for the crisis. However, she wants to find some evidence to support her argument before she starts writing.”
In lesson 1.2b Michelle Harrison refers to 3 ways that information and digital literacy contribute to the values of academic culture. Which way does Fatima’s situation refer to?
(Refer to 1.2b)
A. The importance of finding good evidence to support your argument.
B. The flexibility to change your opinion on an issue based on evidence to the contrary.
C. The ability to identify a problem or research question.
D. The importance of using academic journal databases to find information.
The importance of finding good evidence to support your argument.
(source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Soc-net-paten-growth-chart.png)
Is the graph above an example of information or knowledge?
A. Information
B. Knowledge
Information
An episode of the TV fantasy drama series Dragon’s Play.
Is this part of the cultural record or the scholarly record?
A. Cultural record
B. Scholarly record
Cultural record
Is a review of the book The Politics of Free Markets in the academic journal Social Forces an example of a primary source, a secondary source, or a tertiary source?
A. Primary source.
B. Secondary source
C. Tertiary source
Secondary source
Why can’t we rely just on textbooks as information sources at university?
Check 2 options.
1. Because they are not written by experts.
2. Because they don’t provide deep knowledge of a subject
3. Because they are sometimes wrong
4. Because they present an unproblematic view of a field and don’t always present current debates in the field.
- Because they don’t provide deep knowledge of a subject
- Because they present an unproblematic view of a field and don’t always present current debates in the field.
Academic journal articles allow us to enter the discussions that define our academic field. However, what is a DISADVANTAGE of academic journal articles?
They are difficult to read because of the expert vocabulary used.
What is the usual structure of a scientific journal article?
A. Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
B. Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References
Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
You are doing an assignment on media representations of women in business. Where would be a good place to begin your search?
Check 3 options.
1. Google
2. library aggregated search
3. YouTube
4. An academic database entitled, “Communication Source, Focussing on Media Studies”.
5. An academic database called JSTOR, which has journal articles from fields such as film studies and literature, sociology and more.
- library aggregated search
- YouTube
Which of the following places will give information sources with greater quality, but with a more limited range of sources?
Check 2 options.
1. Google
2. academic journal database
3. library website aggregated search
4. YouTube
- academic journal database
- library website aggregated search
According to Pat, how can you search sites such as academic databases more efficiently to get the information you want?
Check 2 options.
1. Boolean searching
2. Precision when looking for academic journal articles.
3. Use key words from assignment.
4. fine-grained searching
- Boolean searching
- Use key words from assignment.
Consider the following question.
“You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it” (Scott McNealey, 1999). What is privacy? How have changes in technology made privacy an issue for citizens and governments?
The first step in developing a search strategy is to break the question down into sub-topics. Choose the best set of sub-topics for this question.
A. Definition of privacy, technology privacy issues for citizens, technology privacy issues for governments
B. Historical overview of privacy, technology privacy issues for citizens, technology privacy issues for governments
C. Different cultural definitions of privacy, technology privacy issues for citizens, technology privacy issues for governments
Definition of privacy, technology privacy issues for citizens, technology privacy issues for governments
Consider the following question.
“You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it” (Scott McNealey, 1999). What is privacy? How have changes in technology made privacy an issue for citizens and governments?
Another important step in developing a search strategy is to develop a set of search terms using synonyms of key words in the question. Choose the best set of synonyms of key terms from the groups below.
A. solitude, computers, civilians, subjects, state, politics
B. surveillance, computers, inhabitants, dwellers, state, politics
C. surveillance, computers, civilians, subjects, state, politics
D. surveillance, machines, civilians, subjects, state, politics
surveillance, computers, civilians, subjects, state, politics
Consider the following question.
“You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it” (Scott McNealey, 1999). What is privacy? How have changes in technology made privacy an issue for citizens and governments?
A student has run the following search term while researching the question:
“privacy OR citizens OR government OR technology OR politics”
It has returned too many results, many of which are irrelevant. Why?
A. The search is too wide because using OR as a search term widens the search.
B. The student hasn’t used synonyms.
C. The student has used too many terms.
The search is too wide because using OR as a search term widens the search.
Consider the following question.
“You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it” (Scott McNealey, 1999). What is privacy? How have changes in technology made privacy an issue for citizens and governments?
A student wants to research the effects of technology on privacy for citizens. What is the best combination of search terms below?
A. privacy AND technology AND civil*
B. privacy AND technology AND (civilians OR citizens OR subjects)
C. privacy OR technology AND civilian
D. privacy AND technology NOT government
privacy AND technology AND (civilians OR citizens OR subjects)
Which record is an article on positive topological entropy in the journal Annals of Mathematics part of?
(Refer to 2.1a)
A. Cultural record
B. Scholarly record
C. Public record
D. Police record
Scholarly record
Is a first year visual art textbook called Introduction to Art History an example of a primary source, secondary source, or tertiary source?
(Refer to 2.1b)
A. Primary source
B. Secondary source
C. Tertiary source
D. Quaternary source
Tertiary source
In which part of an academic journal article would you encounter the findings or outcomes of the research that was conducted?
(Refer to 2.2b)
A. Abstract
B. Introduction
C. Methodology
D. Results
E. Discussion
F. Conclusion
Results
Which of these options is the usual structure of a humanities journal article?
(Refer to 2.2b)
A. Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References
B. Abstract, Introduction, Results, Methodology , Discussion, Conclusion, References
C. Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References
D. Abstract, Introduction, Body, References, Conclusion
Abstract, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References
You are an undergraduate pharmacology student researching approaches to protein therapeutics over the last 20 years. Where would you begin your search?
(Refer to 2.4)
Check 2 options.
1. Google Scholar
2. Yahoo
3. An academic journal database called Humanities and Social Sciences Collection which gives broad coverage to journal articles in the humanities and social sciences.
4. An academic journal database called Web of Science which gives broad coverage to journal articles in the sciences.
- Google Scholar
- An academic journal database called Web of Science which gives broad coverage to journal articles in the sciences.
What is the most important thing that determines where you look for information sources, according to Pat Norman in lesson 2.3?
(Refer to 2.3)
A. The academic field you’re studying.
B. How easy it is to access.
C. How fine-grained you want your information to be.
D. What you’re looking for.
What you’re looking for.
Why do academic journal articles, rather than textbooks or course notes, allow you to enter into the academic conversations of your field?
(Refer to 2.2a)
Check 2 options.
- Because they contain broad and basic subject knowledge.
- Because they are written by academics, for other academics.
- Because they provide more detailed and specific information on a field.
- Because they use difficult vocabulary.
- Because they can only be accessed via academic databases.
- Because they provide more detailed and specific information on a field.
- Because they can only be accessed via academic databases.
Consider the following assessment question.
“It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement” (Keith Krueger). How important is educational technology?
The first step in developing a search strategy is to break the question down into sub-topics. Choose the best set of sub-topics for this question.
A. Textbooks, educational technology, educational leadership, teacher training, parental involvement with education.
B. Importance of educational software, textbooks, importance of teacher training.
C. Educational software, teachers, leadership, parental involvement.
D. History of educational software, importance of teacher training, importance of educational leadership.
Textbooks, educational technology, educational leadership, teacher training, parental involvement with education.
Consider the following assessment question.
“It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement” (Keith Krueger). How important is educational technology?
A student has run the following search term while researching the question:
“ “educational technology” AND teacher training NOT parent”
It has returned very few results. Choose the best reason why below.
A. The student needs to use Boolean searching.
B. The search is too wide because using NOT as a search term widens the search.
C. The student needs to use synonyms in their search.
D. The search is too narrow because using AND and NOT as search terms narrows the search
The search is too narrow because using AND and NOT as search terms narrows the search
Consider the following assessment question.
“It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement” (Keith Krueger). How important is educational technology?
A student wants to research the importance of technology in curriculum change. What would be the best combination of search terms below?
A. technology OR curriculum AND change
B. technology OR curriculum change
C. technology AND “curriculum change”
D. technology OR curriculum OR change
technology AND “curriculum change”
Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to judge the credibility of sources?
A. Clarity
B. Scholarly purpose
C. Audience
D. Objectivity
Clarity
Which of the following may pose a problem for objectivity?
Check 2 options.
1. A study conducted by an airline company on the relative safety of air travel compared to boat travel.
2. A peer-reviewed journal article on the impact of social media on high-school behaviour
3. A journal article on the health impacts of a particular fast-food burger that was sponsored by the fast-food chain which makes it.
4. A journal article on the health impacts of a particular fast-food burger that was sponsored by the World Health Organisation.
- A study conducted by an airline company on the relative safety of air travel compared to boat travel.
- A journal article on the health impacts of a particular fast-food burger that was sponsored by the fast-food chain which makes it.
Consider our example assessment question.
“Doctors can be replaced by software - 80% of them can. I’d much rather have a good machine learning system diagnose my disease than the median or average doctor” (Vinod Khosla). Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence doing traditionally human tasks from technical, social and economic perspectives.
A student has found the information source below for example assessment question.
An interview in the ‘News’ section of National Geographic online with the writer of a book on AI and employment. The writer of the book discusses the economic benefits and drawbacks of AI to the economy. The writer of the article is a professional writer. The article was published in 2015.
What is the problem with the source’s credibility?
Check 2 options.
1. The authority
2. The source’s audience is not academic.
3. The source lacks accuracy.
4. The source is credible.
- The authority
- The source’s audience is not academic.
Consider our example assessment question.
“Doctors can be replaced by software - 80% of them can. I’d much rather have a good machine learning system diagnose my disease than the median or average doctor” (Vinod Khosla). Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence doing traditionally human tasks from technical, social and economic perspectives.
Which of the following sources would best meet the needs of this assessment?
Check 2 options.
1. A first year textbook called Computing Fundamentals that has a couple of pages addressing artificial intelligence.
2. A course reader from a course called “Robots and the Modernist Imaginary: Social Utopias and Dystopias”.
3. An article in The Economist on “on-shoring” - factories moving back to developed countries from developing countries due to increased use of automation in factories.
4. A journal article on a new method of programming driverless cars.
- An article in The Economist on “on-shoring” - factories moving back to developed countries from developing countries due to increased use of automation in factories.
- A journal article on a new method of programming driverless cars.
Consider our example assessment question.
““Doctors can be replaced by software - 80% of them can. I’d much rather have a good machine learning system diagnose my disease than the median or average doctor” (Vinod Khosla). Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence doing traditionally human tasks from technical, social and economic perspectives.”
You have found a journal article for your assignment; the abstract of the article is below.
Read the abstract and answer the question below.
“There are increasing policy debates on the efficacy of universal basic income (UBI) within both political and academic circles. These debates have emerged as a response to failures of the welfare state on the one hand, and the threat to employment posed by increasing automation on the other. While issues surrounding introduction and maintenance of the UBI have been explored at some length in sociological and political science literature, economics as a discipline has been slow to enter this discussion. This paper applies a new institutional economic framework to explore the effects of UBI on the economy as well as broader social effects. It shows that while the costs of implementation and the threat of work disincentives are greater than has previously been indicated, the benefits of introducing a UBI far outweigh the drawbacks, particularly when an ongoing decrease in manual and middle class jobs due to automation is assumed. Implications for welfare and social policy are explored.”
We need to decide if it is relevant. How useful is this for your assignment?
A. Very
B. Partly
C. Not at all.
Partly
Consider our example assessment question.
““Doctors can be replaced by software - 80% of them can. I’d much rather have a good machine learning system diagnose my disease than the median or average doctor” (Vinod Khosla). Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence doing traditionally human tasks from technical, social and economic perspectives.”
You have found a journal article for your assignment; the abstract of the article is below.
Read the abstract and answer the question below.
“This study seeks to explore the educational affordances and constraints of English language teacher robots in Korea. With small but increasing use of AIs in service industries, there is a growing literature on the impact of robots and AI on everyday social interactions in a number of contexts; however, the effects of robots and AIs in educational contexts remain relatively unexplored. This study used ethnographic means to explore the impact of English language teacher robots in 3 primary school settings in Korea. It combined ethnographic non-participant observation with interviews to look at how language teaching could be technologically supported, drawing on the workplace studies of Heath and Luff (2000) to look at how the use of technologically-mediated language instruction offered a new range of affordances and constraints to both students and teachers. Implications for language pedagogy and curriculum development are explored.”
Do you think the information will be appropriately explored in this article, and not be too general or too specific to use in our assessment question?
A. Yes
B. No, the information is too general.
C. No, the information is too specific.
Yes
You would like to save the PLos One article on robot surgery to your computer. The article citation is:
Noda Y, Ida Y, Tanaka S, Toyama T, Roggia MF, et al. (2013) Impact of Robotic Assistance on Precision of Vitreoretinal Surgical Procedures. PLoS ONE 8(1): e54116. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0054116
According to lesson 3.3a, what would be the best file name to use?
A. Yasuo_2013_robot surgery
B. Noda et al_2013_robot surgery
C. 20170511_sociology of technology assignment
D. journal.pone.0054116.PDF
Noda et al_2013_robot surgery
You are saving a draft answer to our example question. The date is 20th of June, 2017. The assessment is the second assessment for the subject STEC1001 Sociology of Technology. What is the best file name to save it as?
A.170620_STEC1001_Assignment2
B.062017_STEC1001_Assignment2
C.Assignment2_STEC1001_170620
D.STEC1001_Assignment2_062017
170620_STEC1001_Assignment2
You have a collection of course notes from your course in Business Communications (BUS1002) from the first year of your undergraduate course in Business Management. You took the course in the second quarter of 2018 and your lecturer was Caroline Ng.
What would be the best name for the top level folder in your university folder hierarchy for this information, according to lesson 3.3b?
A. BUS1002
B. 2018_Quarter 2
C. Caroline Ng
D. Business Communications
2018_Quarter 2
What are the two purposes of step one in the three step approach to reading?
Check 2 options.
1. Gain further understanding.
2. Assess credibility and relevance.
3. Understand main ideas.
4. Make detailed notes.
- Assess credibility and relevance.
- Understand main ideas.
Which of these parts of an academic journal article would you probably NOT read in great detail?
A. Abstract
B. Introduction
C. Methodology
D. Conclusion
Methodology
While reading an information source, what should you do if you find references to other additional relevant information sources?
A. Ignore them.
B. Circle or highlight them for later reference.
C. Immediately look them up.
Circle or highlight them for later reference
When you make notes on an information source, how should you organize them?
A. Alphabetically
B. According to categories based on your research question
C. In the order that you read them
According to categories based on your research question
Which of the following can we use to evaluate the credibility of information sources (including web resources)?
(Refer to 3.1a and b)
Check 7 options.
1. Authority of the author
2. Country of publication
3. Scholarly purpose
4. Audience
5. Objectivity
6. The way a web site looks.
7. Clarity
8. The use of correct grammar
9. Reference to tertiary sources
10. Currency
- Authority of the author
- Scholarly purpose
- Audience
- Objectivity
- The way a web site looks.
- The use of correct grammar
- Currency
, Which of the following publishers would be considered unreliable for an academic context?
(Refer to 3.1a, b and c)
Check 3 options.
1. Wikipedia
2. Oxford University Press
3. Canadian Journal of Chemistry (peer-reviewed journal)
4. National Geographic
5. 2 Hungry Guys - A Sydney Food Blog
- Wikipedia
- National Geographic
- 2 Hungry Guys - A Sydney Food Blog
Consider our example assessment question.
“Doctors can be replaced by software - 80% of them can. I’d much rather have a good machine learning system diagnose my disease than the median or average doctor” (Vinod Khosla). Discuss the implications of artificial intelligence doing traditionally human tasks from technical, social and economic perspectives.
A student has found the information source below for example assessment question.
An article by a leading roboticist and thinker in the area of AI that appeared in the scholarly journal AI Magazine in 1984. The article looks at artificial intelligence and employment, specifically looking at the benefits and risks in areas such as defense, education, and business.
What is the problem with the source’s credibility?
(Refer to 3.1a)
A. The source’s authority
B. The source lacks objectivity.
C. The source lacks currency.
D. The source is credible.
The source lacks currency.
If you want to check the relevance of an information source to your assessment question, why is it important to check if it is written at the appropriate level?
(Refer to 3.2a)
A. Because the level of difficulty of technical vocabulary in a source reflects the audience the source is aimed at and the complexity of concepts used.
B. Because sources without appropriately formal language will sound unusual when quoted.
C. Because it means that the topic is explored at an appropriate depth.
D. Because it means that it is related to the topic of your assessment question.
Because the level of difficulty of technical vocabulary in a source reflects the audience the source is aimed at and the complexity of concepts used.
When checking for relevance, what does it mean if an information source meets the needs of your assignment?
(Refer to 3.2a)
A. It means the information source is part of the scholarly record.
B. It means the information source is the correct type of source for the assignment (e.g., textbook, primary or secondary source).
C. It means that it is in the same academic field that you are studying in.
D. It means that the topic is appropriately explored.
It means the information source is the correct type of source for the assignment (e.g., textbook, primary or secondary source).
Which if the following would probably NOT be a good thing to include in a file name?
(Refer to 3.3a)
A. Author’s surname
B. Author’s first name
C. Year of publication
D. Name of the article
Author’s first name
Imagine you are writing the first essay for a cultural studies unit on Modernism (CSTU1004). The topic is on the influence of the First World War. Your lecturer’s name is Associate Professor Di Jones. The date today is 5th December 2017 and it is due on the 10th December 2017. What would be the best name for a draft of this essay, according to lesson 3.3a?
(Refer to 3.3a)
A. 171210_Assignment1_CSTU1004
B. 171210_Jones_Assignment1
C. 171205_CSTU1004_Assignment1
171205_CSTU1004_Assignment1
You have found the following article for our example assessment question on AI. Read the following summary of the parts of the article.
Title: Deep learning neural networks to assess human driver’s intentions in driverless cars
Abstract: A short summary of the article
Introduction: Explains advance of driverless cars in society. Talks about limitations of driverless cars when assessing the driving patterns of human drivers.
Outlines the purpose of the study - to assess the performance of a deep learning AI system that learns human drivers’ intentions through repeated practice driving on roads.
Methodology: Explains the complex set of algorithms in use to learn while driving, and the means by which their performance was assessed via a series of experiments.
Results: Compares the deep learning neural networks performance against other AI systems.
Discussion: Shows how the deep learning neural network being studied leads to improved driving performance.
Conclusion: Outlines areas for further study, and explains relevance of study to development of driverless cars in general.
Which parts would you read first, in order to decide if you will use this information source?
(Refer to 3.4a)
Check 5 options.
Note: We have not included “headings” as an option because, in this case, the headings would just be the names of the sections (Abstract, Introduction, Methodology etc). However, if this was a professional report or contained a number of different sub-headings, then you would read those as well!
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Methodology
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion
7. Title
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Title
What is the difference between unintentional and intentional plagiarism?
A. Unintentional plagiarism is when you are not aware of your plagiarism, and intentional plagiarism is when you deliberately copy another’s work.
B. Unintentional plagiarism is done on your own, but intentional plagiarism involves other students.
C. Unintentional plagiarism is when you plagiarise your own work, and intentional plagiarism is when you plagiarise other people’s work.
D. Unintentional plagiarism is when some words from the original text are changed, and intentional plagiarism is when nothing from the original is changed.
Unintentional plagiarism is when you are not aware of your plagiarism, and intentional plagiarism is when you deliberately copy another’s work.
Which of the following would you NOT need to reference at university?
Check 2 options.
1. Your own ideas
2. Common knowledge
3. Someone else’s organizing structure
4. Information from another source
- Your own ideas
- Common knowledge
Compare the original with a student’s paraphrase below.
Original
“AI systems have already become far too complicated for the average person to understand, let alone repair, so there will be new roles created which will require people who can act as intermediaries between computers and humans.” (Bollegala, D. (2016, May 5). Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce. theconversation.com. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252)
Student’s paraphrase:
The growing use of AI in society does not preclude job growth. There are those that argue that, instead, the use of AI will lead to new forms of employment. For example, because machine learning systems have already become far too complicated for ordinary people to understand or fix, there will be new jobs that will emerge which will require people who can act as mediators between AI systems and humans (Bollegala, 2016).
Has the student plagiarized the original?
A. Yes
B. No
Yes
What are the two places in academic writing where citations appear and must correspond?
A.Footnotes and endnotes
B. Intentional and unintentional citations
C. Referencing system and referencing style
D. In-text and end-text
In-text and end-text
What type of referencing system is being used in the text below?
A. End-text
B. In-text citing
C. Endnote
D. Footnote
Footnote
Look at the following in-text citation, using an in-text citing system, in an essay.
There is an error with the in-text citation. What is the problem?
A. The writer has not included a page number.
B. The in-text citation should appear at the beginning of the sentence.
C. The date of publication is not necessary.
D. The writer has given the publication name rather than the author’s name.
The writer has given the publication name rather than the author’s name.
Below is an original quote from the Noda et al. article, and also the direct quote as used in a student’s essay.
Original quote:
“Recently robot-assisted surgery has broadened its application and has been introduced into the surgical theaters worldwide.” (Noda et al., 2013, p. 1)
Student’s writing:
Another important innovation has been the advent of robotic surgery, which Noda et al. write has “recently … broadened its application and has been introduced into surgical theaters worldwide” (2013, p. 1).
Has the student used the quote correctly or incorrectly? If it is incorrect, why?
A. The student’s use of the quote is correct.
B. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they have put the in-text citation in the wrong place.
C. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they should have put the ‘r’ in “recently” in square brackets.
D. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have used ellipses.
The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they should have put the ‘r’ in “recently” in square brackets.
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for paraphrasing suggested by Swales and Feak (2012)?
A. Note the key information.
B. Identify relationships between the key pieces of information.
C. Brainstorm linking phrases and expressions.
D. Rearrange the order of information from the original.
E. Brainstorm synonyms and/or different word forms for key terms & different word order.
F. Think about what you want to say about the claim in the original text.
Rearrange the order of information from the original.
Original:
“Recently robot-assisted surgery has broadened its application and has been introduced into the surgical theaters worldwide” (Noda et al., 2013, p. 1).
Student’s writing:
Some writers, such as Noda et al. (2013), have written that robotic surgery can now be found in many hospitals around the world.
How has the writer modified the claim of the original in their paraphrase?
A. Strengthened the claim.
B. Narrowed the claim.
C. Increased the claim.
D. Softened the claim.
Softened the claim.
Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?
(Refer to 4.1)
Check 3 options.
1. A student takes notes into an exam.
2. A student uses an information source in an assignment without referencing it.
3. A student buys an essay off the internet.
4. A student borrows another student’s essay, rewords and restructures parts of it, and submits it as their own.
- A student uses an information source in an assignment without referencing it.
- A student buys an essay off the internet.
- A student borrows another student’s essay, rewords and restructures parts of it, and submits it as their own.
Is this student’s writing an example of plagiarism?
Original:
“But despite the deeper level of knowledge that our computers will soon acquire, losing our jobs to machines doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Letting machines do the bulk of the work means that humans will be freed from routine tasks that computers are better at performing with higher accuracy rates, such as driving cars.” Bollegala, D. (2016, May 5). Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce. theconversation.com. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252)
Student:
While there are a number of disadvantages to AI performing formerly human jobs, there are also advantages, such as the handover of routine tasks that are better performed by computers (Bollegala).
(Refer to 4.2, 4.3)
A. It is not an example of plagiarism.
B. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has taken the original idea.
C. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has not referenced the original information source correctly.
D. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has copied the wording of the original text.
It is an example of plagiarism because the student has not referenced the original information source correctly.
Is this student’s writing an example of plagiarism?
Original:
“But ethical issues arising from human and AI co-working environments is a real concern. It is one thing getting a face incorrectly recognised in an image uploaded to Facebook, but a totally different matter if cancer is misdiagnosed by an AI, which could very easily happen. After all, computers make mistakes, just as people do.” Bollegala, D. (2016, May 5). Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce. theconversation.com. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252
Student’s writing:
Other possible implications of AI replacing humans in employment are the ethical concerns that might arise from interaction between the two. Bollegala (2016) points out that possible ethical implications might vary in importance however, with, for example, medical diagnoses outweighing other forms of ethical infractions.
(Refer to 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
A. It is not an example of plagiarism.
B. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has taken the original idea.
C. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has not included the page number in the in-text citation.
D. It is an example of plagiarism because the student has copied the wording of the original text.
It is not an example of plagiarism.
Why is this student’s writing an example of plagiarism?
Original:
“AI systems have already become far too complicated for the average person to understand, let alone repair, so there will be new roles created which will require people who can act as intermediaries between computers and humans.” Bollegala, D. (2016, May 5). Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce. theconversation.com. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252)
Student’s paraphrase:
The growing use of AI in society does not preclude job growth. There are those that argue that, instead, the use of AI will lead to new forms of employment. For example, because machine learning systems have already become far too complicated for ordinary people to understand or fix, there will be new jobs that will emerge which will require people who can act as mediators between AI systems and humans (Bollegala, 2016).
(Refer to 4.1, 4.3)
A. They have used a distinctive idea without referencing.
B. They have used a distinctive structure without referencing.
C. They have copied distinctive words and phrases.
D. They have copied data from a particular source.
They have copied distinctive words and phrases.
What referencing system is used in the following example of student writing?
In text
Other possible implications of AI replacing humans in employment are the ethical concerns that might arise from interaction between the two. Bollegala (2016) points out that possible ethical implications might vary in importance with, for example, medical diagnoses outweighing other forms of ethical infractions.
End text
Bollegala, D. (2016) Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce. theconversation.com. Retrieved from http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252)
(Refer to 4.2)
A. Endnote
B. Footnote
C. In-text citing
D. Vancouver style
In-text citing
What referencing system is used in the following example of student writing?
In-text
Other possible implications of AI replacing humans in employment are the ethical concerns that might arise from interaction between the two. Bollegala points out that possible ethical implications might vary in importance with, for example, medical diagnoses outweighing other forms of ethical infractions4.
End text
4 Ibid., loc cit.
(Refer to 4.2)
A. Endnote
B. Footnote
C. In-text citing
D. APA style
Endnote
The following example of in-text and end-text writing is from a student using an endnote referencing system. The first and third references are to the Noda et al. (2013) article, and the second is from the Bollegala (2016) article. Has the student referenced correctly?
In-text:
There are also potential benefits to the use of artificial intelligence in medical contexts. Researchers report that robotic surgery can be used to assist in areas such as eye surgery, which requires a high level of detailed work in a small area5. Despite the potential for issues with ethics becomes greater with these uses6, examples of robotic surgery such as these are commonly found in hospitals around the world5.
End-text:
5. Noda Y, Ida Y, Tanaka S, Toyama T, Roggia M, Tamaki Y et al. Impact of Robotic Assistance on Precision of Vitreoretinal Surgical Procedures. PLoS ONE. 2013;8(1):e54116.
6. Bollegala D. Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce [Internet]. The Conversation. 2016 [cited 9 June 2016]. Available from: http://theconversation.com/robot-revolution-rise-of-the-intelligent-automated-workforce-58252
Has the student referenced correctly?
(Refer to 4.2)
A. The student has referenced correctly.
B. The student has not referenced correctly because they should use the word ‘ibid.’ in the end-text referencing list.
C. The student has not referenced properly because the end-text references should be in alphabetical order.
D. The student has not referenced properly because the in-text references should be listed as 5, 6 and 7.
The student has referenced correctly.
Below is an original quote from the Noda et al. article, and also the direct quote as used in a student’s essay.
Original quote
“Recently robot-assisted surgery has broadened its application and has been introduced into the surgical theaters worldwide.” (Noda et al., 2013, pg 1)
Student’s writing
Another important innovation has been the advent of robotic surgery, which Noda et al. (2013, pg 1) write “has been … introduced into surgical theaters worldwide”.
Has the student used the quote correctly or incorrectly? If it is incorrect, why is it correct?
(Refer to 4.3a)
A. The student’s use of the quote is correct.
B. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they have put the in-text citation in the wrong place.
C. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they should have capitalized the ‘h’ in “has”.
D. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have used ellipses.
The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have used ellipses.
Below is an original quote from the Bollegala article, and also the direct quote as used in a student’s essay.
Original quote:
“AI systems have already become far too complicated for the average person to understand, let alone repair, so there will be new roles created which will require people who can act as intermediaries between computers and humans” (Bollegala, 2013).
Student’s writing:
Due to the high levels of complexity in AI systems, there will be increasing numbers of jobs in the future for “… Intermediaries between computers and humans” (Bollegala, 2013).
Has the student used the quote correctly or incorrectly? If it is incorrect, why?
(Refer to 4.3a)
A. The student’s use of the quote is correct.
B. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they have put the in-text citation in the wrong place.
C. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have capitalized the ‘i’ in “Intermediaries”.
D. The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have used ellipses.
The student’s use of the quote is incorrect because they shouldn’t have capitalized the ‘i’ in “Intermediaries”.
Is the following indirect quote from the Noda et al. article a good summary?
Original
“In conclusion, through the in-vitro evaluation of robot-assisted vitreoretinal surgical procedures compared to manual procedures, benefits of robotic assistance for the sophisticated vitreoretinal surgeries was confirmed” (Noda et al., 2013, p. 5).
Summary
According to Noda et al. (2013), research confirms the benefits of robotic intervention in in-vitro fertilization procedures.
(Refer to 4.3b)
A. It is a good summary.
B. It is not a good summary because it is too short.
C. It is not a good summary because it incorrectly references the original information source.
D. It is not a good summary because the writer has misunderstood the original source.
It is not a good summary because the writer has misunderstood the original source
Which of the following statements about copyright are NOT true?
A. Copyright is a moral right.
B. Copyright is an economic right.
C. Copyright laws vary from country to country.
D. University students are exempt from copyright laws.
University students are exempt from copyright laws.
What is generally the rule regarding student’s use of academic journal articles downloaded from paid databases?
A. They can only be read on library computers.
B. They are for personal research only.
C. They can only be shared with students by academic staff at university.
D. You first need to get a database license before you can access or use them.
They are for personal research only.
What should you do if you use intellectual property in your work at university and you are not the copyright owner?
Check 2 options.
1. Make sure you understand the copyright license.
2. Cite it properly.
3. Apply a Creative Commons license to your work.
4. Use the work for non-commercial uses only.
- Make sure you understand the copyright license.
- Cite it properly.
Why is it useful for a university student to know about Creative Commons licensing?
A. Because using Creative Commons licensed content can reduce your chances of infringing copyright law.
B. Because Creative Commons licensed material can be freely used and remixed into your own work.
C. Because Creative Commons licensing is the most common form of copyright licensing for university material.
D. Because Creative Commons is best kind of licensing to be applied to university assignments.
Because using Creative Commons licensed content can reduce your chances of infringing copyright law.
Which of the following statements best describes a personal learning network?
A. An online network of people and information sources that can assist your learning.
B. A network of students that help each other with university assessments.
C. A social network that involves you in the main discussions in your field.
D. A network of people and information sources.
An online network of people and information sources that can assist your learning.
What does it mean to ‘prune’ your personal learning network?
A. It means to reduce the number of information sources you receive.
B. It means to cut people out of personal learning network if you don’t find their contributions useful.
C. It means to reduce the number of devices you use to access your personal learning network.
D. It means to reduce the number of apps you use as part of personal learning network.
It means to cut people out of personal learning network if you don’t find their contributions useful.
Which is the best way to describe your online ‘social identity’?
A. Personal data shared online through social networking services.
B. a positive image of your professional experience online
C. Information you give about yourself while completing transactions online.
D. your bio on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin
Personal data shared online through social networking services.
Which of the following are ways to take control of your online identity?
Check 3 options.
- expect unexpected audiences
- Set up a LinkedIn profile.
- Treat video, audio and images like text.
- Have a public profile that you maintain.
- Email lecturers and introduce yourself.
- expect unexpected audiences
- Treat video, audio and images like text.
- Have a public profile that you maintain.
Which of these Twitter bios is best?
A. Passionate pop culture enthusiast. Social media junkie. Avid blogger. Retweets do not mean endorsements.
B. I am a researcher focusing on the DNA of earthworms and trying to apply their genetic adaptations to use with human DNA.
C. Creative. Dynamic. Motivated.
D. A mum and a wife with a cool day job writing children’s books.
A mum and a wife with a cool day job writing children’s books.
Which of the following are some of Shea’s (2005) Netiquette recommendations?
Check 2 options.
1. Keep emails short and concise.
2. Respect other people’s privacy.
3. Don’t use emojis.
4. Respond quickly to emails.
5. Forgive others’ mistakes.
- Respect other people’s privacy.
- Forgive others’ mistakes.
Read the following email from a student to her lecturer.
To: loretta.nguyen@sydney.edu.au
From: 15180789@students.sydney.edu.au
Subject:
Hey prof,
I’m Chantelle Thomas from your Accounting 102 course “Management Accounting.’ I’ve really enjoyed the course, and I think some of your lectures are really funny. Some of the activities in tutorial are a bit difficult though 😵
Anyway, I want an extension for the second assignment that’s due on Friday. I can give it to you the next Monday cos I’ll have time 2 write it on the weekend.
Thanks,
Chantelle
What rules from lesson 5.4b on writing emails has Chantelle broken?
Check 5 options.
1. Don’t use text speak.
2. Don’t use emojis.
3. Never write an email when you are upset or angry.
4. Always include a subject.
5. Introduce yourself.
6. Be formal.
7. Be specific and concise.
- Don’t use text speak.
- Don’t use emojis.
- Never write an email when you are upset or angry.
- Be formal.
- Be specific and concise.
Which of the following should you do when participating in reflection/debate forums?
A. Be formal.
B. Write between 250-300 words.
C. Not be subjective.
D. Reference posts.
Reference posts.
Which of the following situations would be an infringement of copyright law?
(Refer to 5.1a)
A. A university Dramatic society producing a play. The play was specifically written by a student for the production.
B. Science students marketing a product they developed at university.
C. A student making a few photocopies from a university library book for his or her own study purposes.
D. A student using images from the internet, downloaded from National Geographic online without permission, for their assignment.
A student using images from the internet, downloaded from National Geographic online without permission, for their assignment.
Bashir is creating a PowerPoint for an assessed presentation at university. He would like to illustrate some of his points using images from the web. Which of the following pieces of advice would you give to Bashir so that he doesn’t infringe copyright?
(Refer to 5.1b)
Check 2 options.
1. You can use any images from the web as long as you cite them correctly.
2. Check the copyright license on any image you find to see if you can use it.
3. Try to use images with Creative Commons licensing which allow reuse.
4. It is OK to use images with Creative Commons licensing as long as you change them in some way.
- Check the copyright license on any image you find to see if you can use it.
- It is OK to use images with Creative Commons licensing as long as you change them in some way.
You are studying Economics at university, and you are interested in developing your Personal Learning Network (PLN). Which of the following would be good to include in your PLN?
(Refer to 5.2)
Check 3 options.
1. A blog with interesting posts written by academics, although only a few of them are about Economics.
2. The Twitter feed of the Finance Minister of your country; however, you think politics is really dull.
3. The Facebook profile of a fellow Economics student who always gets good marks at university.
4. The Twitter feed of a well-known publication that posts interesting economics statistics.
- A blog with interesting posts written by academics, although only a few of them are about Economics.
- The Facebook profile of a fellow Economics student who always gets good marks at university.
- The Twitter feed of a well-known publication that posts interesting economics statistics.
You are studying Economics at university. You would like to ‘prune’ your PLN. Which of the following items should you remove, according to lesson 5.2?
(Refer to 5.2)
Check 2 options.
1. The Twitter feed of a Nobel prize winning economist who never posts anything.
2. The Tumblr blog post feed of a fellow student who posts strange and wonderful posts on all kinds of subjects, including Economics.
3. Following the Facebook posts of a political party because you wanted to see updates on economic policy, although you hate politics and it bores you.
4. The Twitter feed of one of your tutors who posts controversial articles that challenge many of the core assumptions of mainstream economics.
- The Twitter feed of a Nobel prize winning economist who never posts anything.
- Following the Facebook posts of a political party because you wanted to see updates on economic policy, although you hate politics and it bores you.
Which of the following are examples of your transactional identity online?
(Refer to 5.3a)
Check 2 options.
- Your log in details for eBay
- Your LinkedIn profile
- Your online banking account
- An email discussion list for people in the same industry
- Your Facebook account
- Your Instagram account
- Your log in details for eBay
- Your online banking account
Which of the following are examples of your professional identity online?
(Refer to 5.3a)
Check 2 options.
1. Your log in details for eBay
2. Your LinkedIn profile
3. Your online banking account
4. An email discussion list for people in the same industry
5. Your Facebook account
6. Your Instagram account
- Your LinkedIn profile
- An email discussion list for people in the same industry
Michaela Wen is a PhD student at the University of Sydney. His PhD topic is about exploring the use of a new type of neutron beam to map small crystalline solids. He is setting up a Twitter account. What is the best Twitter bio for him?
(Refer to 5.3b)
Check one option.
A. Science geek and PhD candidate at USyd. I shoot very small lasers into very small crystals.
B. PhD candidate at the University of Sydney researching the efficacy of neutron beams to elucidate the structure of crystalline solids.
C. Science geek. Crystallography guru. Avid cyclist.
D. Motivated. Committed. Passionate.
Science geek and PhD candidate at USyd. I shoot very small lasers into very small crystals.
Consider the following email from a student to his lecturer.
“Dear Dr Archer,
My name is Kosta Poulos and I am a student in your APPSCI 102 course Exercise Science 2. I am writing to inform you that I will unfortunately be late to tomorrow’s tutorial. I am a member of the Cronulla Sharks under-21s third grade side, and we are currently 2nd on the league table. However, we have an important game on Saturday with the no. 1 team, and because of this we will have a late training session the night before. The training session will run late, and I have never been good at waking up early, so I will need to sleep in. As a result I will be late to the tutorial. If there’s anything important that I will miss, could you please let me know somehow. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Kosta”
Is the email well-written? Why or why not?
(Refer to 5.4b, 5.4c)
A. It is well-written.
B. It is not well-written because it is too informal.
C. It is not well-written because Kosta didn’t say ‘thank you’.
D. It is not well-written because it is not concise.
It is not well-written because it is not concise.
Consider the following post on a reflection/debate forum in an Education subject.
Discussion question: What is your view on Vygotsky’s notion of the zone of proximal development? Can you relate it to any examples in your own life?
Student 109573: I think Vygotsky’s (1930) notion of proximal development is a great way to understand education and how we might better support learning. It also moves away from a very individual or cognitive notion of education towards a more social model. It also gives greater importance to the role of teachers or other experts in children’s development compared to other thinkers such as Piaget (1926), where the emphasis is much more on the individual development of the child. It is also certainly evident in my life, particularly in learning Chinese. I grew up in a large country town with almost no Chinese people in it, so I was unable to learn Chinese naturally. However my Chinese high school teacher effectively scaffolded my Chinese language learning so that I took it as subject in my university entrance exams. Without that scaffolding I would never have reached that level of use or expertise.
Is the discussion board entry well-written? Why or why not?
(Refer to 5.4d)
A. Yes, it is well-written.
B. No, it is not well-written because it is too informal.
C. No, it is not well-written because it doesn’t refer to course content.
D. No, it is not well-written because it is too short.
Yes, it is well-written.
Consider the reply to the previous post on a reflection/debate forum in an Education subject.
Discussion question: What is your view on Vygotsky’s notion of the zone of proximal development? Can you relate it to any examples in your own life?
Student 109573: I think Vygotsky’s (1930) notion of proximal development is a great way to understand education and how we might better support learning. It also moves away from a very individual or cognitive notion of education towards a more social model. It also gives greater importance to the role of teachers or other experts in children’s development compared to other thinkers such as Piaget (1926), where the emphasis is much more on the >individual development of the child. It is also certainly evident in my life, particularly in learning Chinese. I grew up in a large country town with almost no Chinese people in it, so I was unable to learn Chinese naturally. However my Chinese high school teacher effectively scaffolded my Chinese language learning so that I took it as subject in my university entrance exams. Without that scaffolding I would never have reached that level of use or expertise.
Student 285727: I agree. Vygotsky’s (1930) ZPD idea is very useful. I think of my soccer training in relation to this. My coach used to mix up the younger players with the older players so that the younger players could learn from the more experienced players.
Is the discussion board entry well-written? Why or why not?
(Refer to 5.4d)
A. Yes, it is well-written.
B. No, it is not well-written because it is too informal.
C. No, it is not well-written because it doesn’t refer to course content.
D. No, it is not well-written because it is too short.
Yes, it is well-written.
Which of the following are learning objectives for this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
1. Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately according to cultural and societal presentation
2. Recognize the importance & function of problem solving & creative thought within academic studio
3. Critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic
4. Understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture.
5. Apply problem-solving strategies to issues related to university life & study.
- Recognize the importance & function of problem solving & creative thought within academic studio.
- Apply problem-solving strategies to issues related to university life & study.
What percentage of your total marks is the final summative assessment worth?
Check one option only.
(a). 5%
(b). 15%
(c). 50%
(d). 35%
35%
Which of the following are NON-assessed activities on this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
1. In video questions & polls.
2. Practice quizzes after each lesson.
3. Summative quizzes after each module.
4. Discussion board posts.
5. Final summative assessment.
- In video questions & polls.
- Practice quizzes after each lesson.
What is problem-solving?
Check one option.
(a). Working with numbers.
(b). The process of figuring out the answer(s) or solution(s) to a question, issue or difficulty.
(c). Being highly critical of academic work.
The process of figuring out the answer(s) or solution(s) to a question, issue or difficulty.
What is academic culture?
Check one option.
(a). clothes and other paraphernalia with the university’s logo printed on them
(b). the types of food available on campus
(c). the beliefs, principles and approaches to study, work and life that a university upholds
the beliefs, principles and approaches to study, work and life that a university upholds
What is the purpose of problem-solving tasks at university?
Check two options.
1. Lecturers give students difficult problems they can’t figure out for themselves.
2. Problem solving tasks are given so that students can become familiar with certain problem types.
3. Problem solving tasks are given so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of an area and their ability to synthesize information, make arguments and make judgements.
4. Lecturers give problem solving tasks to keep students entertained in otherwise boring classes.
- Problem solving tasks are given so that students can become familiar with certain problem types.
- Problem solving tasks are given so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of an area and their ability to synthesize information, make arguments and make judgements.
What should students do before they start university?
Check three options.
1. Ask themselves where their passion meets the world’s greatest needs.
2. Ask themselves if their degree is important.\
4. Do their research and choose courses they find interesting.
5. Get to know the university campus in person or online.
6. Do no research and leave everything up to fate.
- Ask themselves where their passion meets the world’s greatest needs.
- Do their research and choose courses they find interesting.
- Get to know the university campus in person or online.
Why is it important to look after your own learning at university?
Check one option.
(a). You won’t have the same direction or support from your teachers as you did in high school.
(b). Your lecturers don’t care about you.
You won’t have the same direction or support from your teachers as you did in high school.
What can you do to make the most of your time at university?
Check three options.
1. Try a lot of different things.
2. Spend all of your time studying and learning the material.
3. Volunteer.
4. Overload on courses so that you can study a lot of different subjects.
5. Get to know your professors and create good network.
- Try a lot of different things.
- Volunteer.
- Get to know your professors and create good network.
What is academic integrity?
Choose one option.
(a). Understanding academic culture in its entirety, without dividing it into different parts.
(b). Behaving ethically and responsibly at university.
(c). Not cheating in exams.
Behaving ethically and responsibly at university.
Which of the following situations would be a breach of academic integrity?
Check two options.
1. Borrowing a friend’s notes from class
2. Re-using the exact same paragraph from an essay you wrote for a different class in a new essay.
3. Having a friend read-over your essay to check for meaning and clarity
4. Paying someone outside of the university to write your essay because you aren’t feeling well.
- Re-using the exact same paragraph from an essay you wrote for a different class in a new essay.
- Paying someone outside of the university to write your essay because you aren’t feeling well.
It’s 4.30pm, and Mary has just submitted her essay for Introduction to Microbiology online. She feels pretty confident she did well. She spent a lot of time researching, and was able to provide good evidence for most of her claims. However, as she is closing down her computer she realizes that she accidentally submitted her draft version, which is missing many of her in-text and end-of-text references for her assignment. The online form won’t let her submit the essay again.
Mary is very concerned that this will be counted as plagiarism.
What should Mary do?
Check one option.
(a). Email her lecturer immediately with the final version of her essay attached, give a brief explanation and apologize.
(b). Wait until the next day when she can go and see her lecturer.
(c). Nothing, it isn’t a big deal.
(d). Email her lecturer immediately, explain what happened and apologize for the mix-up but don’t attach the final version.
(e). Get advice from student services.
Email her lecturer immediately with the final version of her essay attached, give a brief explanation and apologize.
According to this module, universities are not just trying to train you for a job role, but are also trying to prepare you . . .
Refer to lesson 1.4a.
Choose one option.
(a) . . . to conduct qualitative research.
(b) . . . to not cheat.
(c) . . . to not become involved in political scandals.
(d) . . . to behave ethically.
. . . to behave ethically.
Stuart is an international student not used to writing in English. He has a 1,000 word essay due in a week. He knows that while his ideas are good, his structure and grasp of academic language are pretty bad. He asks his friend Liam, a native English speaker, to check his essay for him and suggest how he can improve it.
When Liam gives him the essay back, Stuart is amazed. Liam has nicely re-written whole paragraphs of Stuart’s ideas and obviously put a lot of effort into making it sound academic.
However, Stuart is a little worried because he can barely recognize the essay - he even had to translate a few words!
What kind of academic misconduct would Stuart be committing if he handed it in?
Refer to lesson 1.4a.
Check one option.
(a). Cheating
(b). Plagiarism
(c). Facilitation of academic misconduct
(d). Fabrication of data
(e). Falsification of data
(f). It isn’t academic misconduct because Stuart wrote the original.
Plagiarism
Myer has just had a really long day and is finishing up a Physics experiment in the lab. When Myer goes to save the data she’s been working on, her computer malfunctions and she is forced to restart it. Unfortunately, because of this, Myer has just lost all of the results from the experiments she’s been doing for the past three hours.
Myer is horrified and quickly starts to write down all of the numbers that she remembers. She can accurately remember half of them, is pretty confident about another 30%, but has no idea what the final 20% are. She checks the time and realizes that if she starts the experiment again she will be in the lab until 11pm, and she is already exhausted.
What should Myer do?
Refer to lesson 1.4a.
Check one option.
(a). Have a break, calm down and come back and do the experiment again. She needs to have the proper results.
(b). Write down all the results she remembers and then guess the final 20%. She knows 80% of the data, so it isn’t a big deal.
Have a break, calm down and come back and do the experiment again. She needs to have the proper results.
Considering the same example as above;
Myer has just had a really long day and is finishing up a Physics experiment in the lab. When Myer goes to save the data she’s been working on, her computer malfunctions and she is forced to restart it. Unfortunately, because of this, Myer has just lost all of the results from the experiments she’s been doing for the past three hours.
Myer is horrified and quickly starts to write down all of the numbers that she remembers. She can accurately remember half of them, is pretty confident about another 30%, but has no idea what the final 20% are. She checks the time and realizes that if she starts the experiment again she will be in the lab until 11pm, and she is already exhausted.
If Myer decides to go with b) “Write down all the results she remembers and then guess the final 20%”, what kind of academic misconduct is she committing?
Refer to lesson 1.4a.
Check one option.
(a). She isn’t committing academic misconduct because she knows that 80% of the data is correct.
(b). This is an example of cheating.
(c). This is an example of fabrication or falsification of data.
(d). This is an example of self-plagiarism.
This is an example of fabrication or falsification of data.
According to the module, how often do you use problem-solving skills while at university?
Refer to lesson 1.2b.
Check one option.
(a). Only occasionally when your lecturers want to give you brain teasers.
(b). Only Mathematics, Pure Science and Engineering students use problem-solving skills at university.
(c). Problem-solving tasks are the back-bone of university study and as such you use problem-solving skills on a day to day basis.
(d). You will need to use problem solving skills in exams, but not generally at other times.
Problem-solving tasks are the back-bone of university study and as such you use problem-solving skills on a day to day basis.
What are the three parts to a problem?
Check one option.
(a). The initial state, solution path and goal
(b). The solution, the path and the goal
(c). The questioner, the question and the answer
The initial state, solution path and goal
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“In 2006, Mt Red High School, a public school in Sydney’s inner-west, ranked 1st in NSW for HSC Physics and Biology. Since 2013, however, there has been a sharp decline in Physics scores and this year only 3 students signed up for the course. A study was done that indicates students are losing interest in Science during year 9. Design a curriculum outline with the aim of increasing interest in Science. Your curriculum outline should include the sequence of units, descriptions of each unit, and all assessments for the course.”
What is the goal of this problem?
Check one option.
(a). To design an interesting science curriculum
(b). To design an interesting year 9 Physics and Biology curriculum incorporating ICTs
(c). To design a year 9 Science curriculum to increase student interest in science
To design a year 9 Science curriculum to increase student interest in science
Where are you most likely to find a descriptive task or problem?
Check two options.
1. At the beginning of a test or exam
2. In easy courses
3. Embedded into analytical questions
4. Only in Arts courses
- At the beginning of a test or exam
- Embedded into analytical questions
How much are descriptive tasks or problems worth in relation to other types of assessment in terms of grades?
Check one option.
(a). Descriptive tasks and problems, because they ask you to display facts and knowledge, are usually worth the most towards your grade.
(b). Descriptive tasks and problems are worth nothing towards your grade at university.
(c). Descriptive tasks and problems are usually worth less marks than other types of assessment.
Descriptive tasks and problems are usually worth less marks than other types of assessment.
Which of the following are descriptive tasks or simple problems?
Check three options.
1. Analyze the role of ritual as a means of social control in early Mayan culture.
2. List the symptoms of the common cold.
3. Given an isosceles triangle with two side measuring 5cm each and one side measuring 6cm, find the area inside the triangle.
4. According to the 2007 census results, what percentage of Australian’s identify as religious?
5. What recommendations would you give to the mayor of a small, relatively unknown city who wanted to encourage immigration to her city?
- List the symptoms of the common cold.
- Given an isosceles triangle with two side measuring 5cm each and one side measuring 6cm, find the area inside the triangle.
- According to the 2007 census results, what percentage of Australian’s identify as religious?
The difference between an analytical task and a descriptive task is…
Check one option.
(a). A descriptive task will always ask you to describe, whereas an analytical task always asks you to analyse.
(b). A descriptive task asks for you to present knowledge or facts whereas an analytical task asks for new knowledge creation or interpretation by the respondent.
(c). You only get descriptive tasks in high school and analytical tasks at university.
A descriptive task asks for you to present knowledge or facts whereas an analytical task asks for new knowledge creation or interpretation by the respondent.
“Shakespeare’s legacy to successive generations is his firm faith in human potential. His writing challenges us to reach beyond our grasp and gives us the wherewithal to imagine our future (Bell Shakespeare Company, 2016). Discuss with reference to Hamlet.
(a). A descriptive task
(b). An analytical task
An analytical task
Consider the following question from a university course:
“Examine the use of electronic voting system Votomatic in the 2000 Florida US presidential elections. Should they be used in future elections in order to speed up the slow processing of paper ballots?”
This is an example of:
Check one option.
(a). A descriptive problem
(b). An analytical problem
An analytical problem
Consider the following simple problem.
“Given an isosceles triangle with two sides measuring 5cm each and one side measuring 6cm, find the area inside the triangle.”
What would be the first step in solving this problem?
Check one option.
(a). Draw an isosceles triangle with two equal sides of 5cm and one side of 6cm.
(b). Use Pythagoras’ formula a2 + b2 = c2.
(c). 12cm2
Draw an isosceles triangle with two equal sides of 5cm and one side of 6cm.
Consider the following problem given in the lesson for 2.2a:
“
A) Find each class’ average mark for each test.”
What would be the last step you would do before handing this question in to be marked?
Check one option.
(a). Write down each class’ average mark for each test in the space provided.
(b). Plot the results on a graph.
(c). Double-check your results and make sure that they make sense with the data.
(d). Highlight which students are performing at an average level.
Double-check your results and make sure that they make sense with the data.
In the Design Thinking model of problem-solving, what does ‘iterative’ mean?
Check one option.
(a). Trying the same thing again and again and expecting different results
(b). Adapting or changing a strategy or solution until you find the best solution to the problem
(c). Changing the goal so that it aligns with the solution you found.
(d). Trying to solve lots of different problems at once
Adapting or changing a strategy or solution until you find the best solution to the problem
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“A gallon of gasoline has the potential energy of approximately 276.3 MJ. Assume that a gasoline engine is driving a generator and the generator is supplying electricity to a 50 W lamp. The overall efficiency (from gasoline to electrical energy) of the engine-generator set is 15%.
How long will the lamp provide light from one gallon of gasoline?
(Adapted from: Eide, Jenison, Northup, & Mickelson, 2011, p. 392)
What is the goal of this problem?
Refer to lesson 2.1a.
Check one option.
(a). To find out how efficient the engine-generator is
(b). To find the length of time the lamp will provide light from one gallon of gasoline
(c). To find the potential energy of one gallon of gasoline
(d). To find the length of time the lamp will provide light from one litre of gasoline
To find the length of time the lamp will provide light from one gallon of gasoline
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“In 2006, Mt Red High School, a public school in Sydney’s inner-west, ranked 1st in NSW for HSC Physics and Biology. Since 2013, however, there has been a sharp decline the Physics scores and this year only 3 students signed up for the course. A study was done that indicates students are losing interest in Science during year 9. Design a curriculum outline with the aim of increasing interest in Science. Your curriculum outline should include the sequence of units, descriptions of each unit, and all assessments for the course.”
Is this an example of:
Refer to lesson 2.1b
Check one option.
(a). An ill-defined problem
(b). A well-defined problem
An ill-defined problem
Consider the following problem from a Landscape Architecture course:
“A local government has put out a tender for a park design in the middle of a newly-residential area. They have plotted out an area of 2 hectares in a rough polygon shape. The area is relatively flat, but is surrounded by ten-story apartment buildings on three sides, a busy road to the north and a small side-street on the last side towards the east. The local population is a mix of young families, local university students and young professionals and is very multicultural.
The brief for the park indicates that it should “embody the community spirit” and “encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle”. Develop a proposal that answers the brief and is both sustainable and ecological.”
What is the goal this problem?
Refer to lesson 2.1a
Check one option.
(a). A proposal that embodies the community spirit and encourages a fit and healthy lifestyle
(b). A proposal that is sustainable and ecological
(c). A proposal that fits into the 2 hectare polygon
(d). Both a. and b.
(e). Both b. and c.
(f). a., b. and c.
a., b. and c.
Consider the following problem:
Two cars are stopped at either end of a 100km highway. At the same time, they both start driving towards each other. Car A travels at 20km/hr and car B travels at 30km/hr. At the same time as the cars start, a dog jumps out of Car A and runs towards car B at 50km/hr. When the dog reaches car B, he immediately turns around and runs back to car A. He repeats this until the cars collide.
If the dog stops running as soon as the cars meet, how far has he run?
Use the equation: speed = distance/time.
Refer to lesson 2.1b
Is this an example of:
(a). An ill-defined problem
(b). A well-defined problem
A well-defined problem
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“List the causes and the signs and symptoms of labyrinthitis (an inner ear infection).”
In answering this descriptive task, which of the following would you be expected to do:
Refer to lessons 2.2a and 2.3a
Check one option
(a). Explain the causes of labyrinthitis and the reasons why this results in particular signs and symptoms.
(b). Work through a case study of a patient with labyrinthitis, explaining the specific causes in their case and the signs and symptoms they exhibited.
(c). List the signs and symptoms of labyrinthitis. For example, vertigo is a symptom.
(d). List the causes of labyrinthitis. For example, suggest that the common cold or flu is often thought to be a cause, but the exact cause is unknown.
(e). Both (c). and (d).
(f). Both (a). and (c).
Both (c). and (d).
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“Shakespeare’s legacy to successive generations is his firm faith in human potential.” (Bell Shakespeare Company, 2016). Discuss with reference to Hamlet.
In answering this analytical task, which of the following would you be expected to do?
Refer to lessons 2.2a and 2.3a.
Check three options.
1. Summarize the plot of Hamlet.
2. List all of Shakespeare’s works.
3. Provide evidence for or against Shakespeare’s “firm faith in human potential” in other plays.
4. Provide evidence for or against Shakespeare’s “firm faith in human potential” in Hamlet.
5. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote.
- Provide evidence for or against Shakespeare’s “firm faith in human potential” in other plays.
- Provide evidence for or against Shakespeare’s “firm faith in human potential” in Hamlet.
- State whether you agree or disagree with the quote.
Consider this problem from a Landscape Architecture course:
“A local government has put out a tender for a park design in the middle of a newly-residential area. They have plotted out an area of 2 hectares in a rough polygon shape. The area is relatively flat, but is surrounded by ten-story apartment buildings on three sides, a busy road to the north and a small side-street on the last side towards the east. The local population is a mix of young families, local university students and young professionals and is very multi-cultural.
The brief for the park indicates that it should “embody the community spirit” and “encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle”. Develop a proposal that answers the brief and is both sustainable and ecological.”
Which of the following must be included in your proposal?
Refer to lessons 2.2a, 2.3a and 2.3b.
Check three options.
1. A list of all of all the different cultures in the surrounding community
2. Reference to different theories
3. Local community opinions on sustainability
4. Reference to research on sustainable and ecological park development
5. Your own ideas
- Reference to different theories
- Reference to research on sustainable and ecological park development
- Your own ideas
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“In 2006, Mt Red High School, a public school in Sydney’s inner-west, ranked 1st in NSW for HSC Physics and Biology. Since 2013, however, there has been a sharp decline in Physics scores and this year only 3 students signed up for the course. A study was done that indicates students are losing interest in Science during year 9. Design a curriculum outline with the aim of increasing interest in Science. Your curriculum outline should include the sequence of units, descriptions of each unit, and all assessments for the course.”
In solving this problem, how many different solutions would you give?
Refer to lessons 2.3b, 2.4a and 2.4b.
Check one option.
(a). More than 30 different solutions: It is a big problem, so you need to consider lots and lots of different strategies.
(b). One strategy: You need to be focused and specific when you are completing a university assignment, so one solution is all you have time for.
(c). 3 - 4 different solutions: You need to try a few to see what works best, and then present a few different options in your answer.
3 - 4 different solutions: You need to try a few to see what works best, and then present a few different options in your answer.
Look at the following problem from a university course.
“Using Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology and the process of ‘becoming an expert’, how long would it take for the average person to learn to ride a horse from scratch?
(Post your answer on the discussion board - 200 words)”
What are the key terms you would need to define in order to answer this question adequately?
Check six options.
1. Merleau Ponty
2. The average person
3. Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology
4. The process of ‘becoming an expert’
5. Ride a horse.
6. Doing something from scratch.
7. Time
8. Person
9. Expert
- The average person
- Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology
- The process of ‘becoming an expert’
- Ride a horse.
- Doing something from scratch.
- Expert
Using the same question as above,
“Using Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology and the process of ‘becoming an expert’, how long would it take for the average person to learn to ride a horse from scratch?
(Post your answer on the discussion board - 200 words)”
What unit would your answer be in?
Check one option
(a). Time (e.g. days, weeks, months, lessons etc.)
(b). Distance (e.g. kilometers or miles)
(c). Written essay
Time (e.g. days, weeks, months, lessons etc.)
Using the same question as above,
“Using Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology and the process of ‘becoming an expert’, how long would it take for the average person to learn to ride a horse from scratch?
(Post your answer on the discussion board - 200 words)”
Is the following sufficient to answer the real problem posed in the question?
“After riding for 25km over the period of a week, the average person would be able to ride by themselves.”
Check one option.
(a). Yes. The answer is short, but answers the question of “how long would it take”.
(b). No. The answer doesn’t define what was meant by “the average person”.
(c). No. The answer doesn’t define key terms and it doesn’t use Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology or the process of becoming an expert.
No. The answer doesn’t define key terms and it doesn’t use Merleau Ponty’s theory of phenomenology or the process of becoming an expert.
Consider the following problem from a university Physics course:
“British R.A.F. Sergeant Nicholas Stephen Alkemade fell around 5.5km from a burning airplane during World War 2 without a parachute. He fell through pine trees and landed in fresh snow, but survived. Explain how this is possible, assuming a person can withstand 15, 000 Newtons over 5 seconds and survive*.”
*Please do not test this at home, this number is not accurate!
In answering this question, what would you do after you have defined and think you understand the question?
Check one option.
(a). Explain that it is possible if and only if the depth of snow was greater than 20m and its density was less than 600kg/m3.
(b). Write down all the things you know that might relate: for example, acceleration due to gravity is 9.8m/s2; fresh snow is soft; trees branches would help break the fall; air resistance would slow you down; human flesh and bone can withstand certain amounts of force before they are damaged.
(c). Write down all the things you know related to how it happened: for example, he was British and survived, therefore he probably landed in England; the Germans most likely shot down the plane.
Write down all the things you know that might relate: for example, acceleration due to gravity is 9.8m/s2; fresh snow is soft; trees branches would help break the fall; air resistance would slow you down; human flesh and bone can withstand certain amounts of force before they are damaged.
What is a brainstorm?
Check one option.
(a). A brainstorm is a type of headache that students typically get when they have been staring at a computer for too long.
(b). A brainstorm is where you write down absolutely everything you know about a topic on a piece of paper.
(c). A brainstorm is where you are selective about what you write down on a piece of paper, ensuring that everything is relevant and connected.
A brainstorm is where you write down absolutely everything you know about a topic on a piece of paper.
What is a mind map?
Check one option.
(a). A mind map is where you write down absolutely everything you know about a topic on a piece of paper, and then draw connecting lines between some of the information.
(b). A mind map is where you write down key points on a piece of paper and draw lines between the main ideas.
(c). A mind map is where you write down key points on a piece of paper, draw lines between the main ideas showing how they connect to each other and the topic, and then write down evidence or extra information coming off each of the points.
A mind map is where you write down key points on a piece of paper, draw lines between the main ideas showing how they connect to each other and the topic, and then write down evidence or extra information coming off each of the points.
According to the lecture, how will you gain the specialized knowledge required to solve the problems in a course?
Check one option.
(a). By reading and memorizing the textbook and course notes
(b). By attending the lectures and tutorials
(c). You already have it in prior knowledge, for example from prerequisite courses or assumed knowledge from high school.
(d). You need to do extra research.
(e). All of the above.
All of the above.
Consider the following question from a university course:
“A construction company has recently seen a significant increase in accidents on worksites. Workers are angry about the accidents and are threatening strikes, and management are worried about their employees’ safety and loss of productivity. What solutions would you suggest to help reduce the number of accidents?”
Imagine that you have to write an essay-style response to this question. What kind of specialised knowledge might be helpful?
Check three options.
1. The history of strikes and any sociological or economic theories on the causes of strikes.
2. Other construction companies’ Workplace Health & Safety guidelines
3. Published research articles from a journal called Journal of Safety Research
4. Theories from Sociology, Psychology or Human Resources that relate to accident prevention.
5. Management theories that relate to increasing motivation and productivity in employees.
- Other construction companies’ Workplace Health & Safety guidelines
- Published research articles from a journal called Journal of Safety Research
- Theories from Sociology, Psychology or Human Resources that relate to accident prevention.
Consider the following question:
“A car weighing 920kg and travelling at 80km/hr drives directly into a brick wall. What is the force of the car hitting the wall?”
Which of the following formulas would be most appropriate to use in this situation?
(a). Force = Mass (kg) x Acceleration (m/s)
(b). Energy = Mass x C2, where c = the speed of light
(c).
(d). Momentum = mass x velocity
Force = Mass (kg) x Acceleration (m/s)
Consider the following problem:
“You have just been hired as the new CEO of a major multi-national company. A company-wide survey has revealed that there is high absenteeism, low productivity and that 31% of employees are bored or otherwise unsatisfied with their work. Additionally, 13% are seriously considering offers from rival companies. The company is losing money, and work that should take a few days is taking weeks to complete. What are some leadership measures that you could put in place to help improve workplace productivity and morale?”
Which of the following case studies could you choose to use?
Check all that apply
1. A case study of a small, local business with high morale, high productivity and strong employee and customer loyalty
2. A case study of a major multi-national company with high morale, high productivity and strong employee and customer loyalty
3. A case study of how the CEO of a large company changed workplace culture from a similar state and increased her employee’s work-life balance and work satisfaction.
4. A case study of how a principle in a large international high school with high absenteeism, low marks and low school-pride managed to change the school culture, increasing the students’ school-pride and satisfaction.
- A case study of a small, local business with high morale, high productivity and strong employee and customer loyalty
- A case study of a major multi-national company with high morale, high productivity and strong employee and customer loyalty
- A case study of how the CEO of a large company changed workplace culture from a similar state and increased her employee’s work-life balance and work satisfaction.
- A case study of how a principle in a large international high school with high absenteeism, low marks and low school-pride managed to change the school culture, increasing the students’ school-pride and satisfaction.
How can using ‘negative cases’ or ‘deviant cases’ (cases that don’t fit existing or initial theories about a subject) help us to solve problems?
Check two options.
1. Hearing about deviant cases can provide an interesting narrative for people reading your essay on a subject.
2. You can use them to test initial hunches about something.
3. You can produce more nuanced and refined ideas and solutions.
4. Because knowing what the negative and deviant cases are will point out what the positive cases are, and you can use them to solve the problem.
- You can use them to test initial hunches about something.
- You can produce more nuanced and refined ideas and solutions.
Consider the following problem
“Children who live in an inner city suburb are presenting at a local health clinic with higher than average levels of obesity. Address some of the possible causes for this, and suggest some programs to address the problem.”
After some initial research you believe that there are two main factors related to childhood obesity in this area: parental influence and lower socio-economic background. If you were to research this further, which of the following would count as negative or deviant cases?
Check two options.
1. Parents from a lower socio-economic background who are overweight.
2. A child from a lower socio-economic background who is overweight, and who comes from a family where all of the family members are overweight or obese.
3. A child from a lower socio-economic group who is not overweight, and who comes from a family where all of the family members are overweight or obese.
4. A child from a lower socio-economic group who is overweight and whose parents are at a healthy weight.
- A child from a lower socio-economic group who is not overweight, and who comes from a family where all of the family members are overweight or obese.
- A child from a lower socio-economic group who is overweight and whose parents are at a healthy weight.
Consider the following task from a university course:
“Shakespeare’s legacy to successive generations is his firm faith in human potential.” (Bell Shakespeare Company, 2016). Discuss with reference to Hamlet.
What are the key terms you would need to define in order to answer this analytical task adequately?
Refer to lesson 3.1a.
Check 3 options.
1. Shakespeare’s legacy
2. Human potential
3. What the play Hamlet teaches or tries to teach us
4. What Shakespeare thinks of human potential
5. Successive generations
- Human potential
- What the play Hamlet teaches or tries to teach us
- What Shakespeare thinks of human potential
Consider the following problem:
Two cars are stopped at either end of a 100km highway. At the same time, they both start driving towards each other. Car A travels at 20km/hr and car B travels at 30km/hr. At the same time as the cars start, a dog jumps out of Car A and runs towards car B at 50km/hr. When the dog reaches car B, he immediately turns around and runs back to car A. He repeats this until the cars collide.
If the dog stops running as soon as the cars meet, how far has he run?
Use the equation: speed = distance/time.
What SI (Standard International) unit of measurement should the answer to this problem be in?
Refer to lesson 3.1a, 3.1b and 3.1c.
Check one option.
(a). Kilometers
(b). Minutes
(c). Km/hr
(d). m/s
(e). Miles
Kilometers
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“A gallon of gasoline has the potential energy of approximately 276.3 MJ. Assume that a gasoline engine is driving a generator and the generator is supplying electricity to a 50 W lamp. The overall efficiency (from gasoline to electrical energy) of the engine-generator set is 15%.
How long will the lamp provide light from one gallon of gasoline?
(Adapted from: Eide, Jenison, Northup, & Mickelson, 2011, p. 392)
What SI (Standard International) unit of measurement should the answer to this problem be in?
Refer to lesson 3.1a, 3.1b and 3.1c.
Check one option.
(a). Mega Joules
(b). Watts
(c). Gallons
(d). Seconds
Seconds
Consider the following problem:
“The building manager for a brand new apartment building in the center of the city has been receiving complaints about how slow the elevators are. As the building is still under construction, the problem is the worst at peak hour when the workers use the lifts to bring their tools and materials up to the top floors, however he still gets a lot of complaints at other times. The building manager decides to hire a work crew to come in and try and speed up the elevators, but unfortunately they tell him it isn’t possible.
The construction won’t be finished for another few months, so he needs to figure out how to get the elevators to work faster. It is starting to stress him out and the residents are getting more annoyed.
On the day that the construction crew bring in the mirrors for the apartments on level 11, he notices that he receives no complaints. The complaints start up again the next day, but oddly when the mirrors are delivered for level 12 there are no complaints either.
The manager suddenly realizes how he can reduce the number of complaints and installs mirrors next to the elevators on each floor. He also installs mirrors in each of the elevators and now only receives only one complaint a month.”
Adapted from Fogler & LeBlanc, 2011
What was the real problem?
Refer to lesson 3.1a and 3.1b.
Check one option.
(a). The residents were bored waiting for the elevators.
(b). The residents were annoyed at not having mirrors in their apartments.
(c). The elevators were slow.
(d). The residents didn’t like the workers using their elevators.
The residents were bored waiting for the elevators.
Consider the following problem from a Landscape Architecture course:
“A local government has put out a tender for a park design in the middle of a newly-residential area. They have plotted out an area of 2 hectares in a rough polygon shape. The area is relatively flat, but is surrounded by ten-story apartment buildings on three sides, a busy road to the north and a small side-street on the last side towards the east. The local population is a mix of young families, local university students and young professionals and is very multi-cultural.
The brief for the park indicates that it should “embody the community spirit” and “encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle”. Develop a proposal that answers the brief and is both sustainable and ecological.”
When developing a brainstorm or mind-map, what would be some of the key points that you should start with?
Refer to lesson 3.2a, 3.2b and 3.2c.
Check one option.
(a). Community spirit; Fit and Healthy Lifestyle; Sustainable; Ecological
(b). Young professionals; University students; Young families
(d). Newly residential; apartment living; busy road; multi-cultural
(e). All of the above
Newly residential; apartment living; busy road; multi-cultural
Consider the following problem from a university course:
“A local government has put out a tender for a park design in the middle of a newly-residential area. They have plotted out an area of 2 hectares in a rough polygon shape. The area is relatively flat, but is surrounded by ten-story apartment buildings on three sides, a busy road to the north and a small side-street on the last side towards the east. The local population is a mix of young families, local university students and young professionals and is very multi-cultural.
The brief for the park indicates that it should “embody the community spirit” and “encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle”. Develop a proposal that answers the brief and is both sustainable and ecological.”
Visual representation is a way to understand a problem. Which of the images best represents this problem?
Refer to lesson 3.1a, 3.1b and 3.1c
Check one option.
(a).
(b).
(c).
(d).
(b).
Consider the following brain-teaser problem:
“What letters are missing from the sequence?
ACE, GIK, M__ __, SUW “
What specialized knowledge does the question rely on?
Refer to lesson 3.3a
Check one option.
(a). Knowledge of the English alphabet
(b). Knowledge of English three-letter words
(c). Knowledge of government acronyms
(d). Knowledge of card-games
Knowledge of the English alphabet
Pattern recognition is a form of problem-solving with special cases. Let’s see if you can apply it.
What letters are missing from the sequence?
ACE, GIK, M__ __, SUW
Refer to lesson 3.3a
Check one option.
(a). O and Q
(b). N and P
(c). A and O
(d). O and O
O and Q
