Class Info Flashcards
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What is a quotation?
It is identical to the original phrase & uses a small segment of it. It must be cited, including page number.
What is paraphrasing?
It is putting the passage into your own words and is usually shorter than original. It must be cited too.
What is summarizing?
It is putting the main ideas of a passage into your own words and is significantly shorter than the original source. It must be cited too.
What are essential skills for effective textbook reading?
- reading title carefully
- looking carefully at headings & organizational clues
- important concepts will be clearly indicated (ex. bold, italics, larger font, etc.)
What is the SQ3R textbook reading method?
- Survey: read the title (compare to the syllabus), look at key headings & understand what the chapter is about
- Questions: turn the learning objectives into questions and use the key headings to find key messages
- Read: answer your questions
- Recall: recall what you have read and learned
- Review: remember to look back at notes to review chapter main ideas
What is the 3R textbook reading method?
- Read it
- Record it
- Recite it
What is the Cornell method?
It is a note taking method that takes headings from the textbook and lecture slides as key words on the side & jot down notes applying to each one in the note section. At the end, create a short summary of the lecture.
Outline what a professional email includes.
- a formal salutation
- always formal writing, but brief & to the point
- good news is delivered in a direct format
- bad news is delivered in an indirect format (sandwich method - good, bad, good)
- complimentary close
What are the advantages of social media?
- gets message across quickly
- beneficial to people & companies when used positively
- can be helpful for employment (ex. LinkedIn)
What are the disadvantages of social media?
- poor writing can lead to misinterpretation, so you must always proceed with caution & use it professionally
- one mistake can effect your future (words matter)
How should good groups function?
- trust each other & be vulnerable
- engage in conflict over ideas
- commit to decisions
- hold team members accountable
- focus on achieving results (SMART goals)
What happens if groups don’t function well?
- an absence of trust causes disfunction
- creates a domino effect with people jumping to conclusions and hesitating to help
What is implicit bias?
It is your subconscious bias on certain matters - everyone has it and is changeable upon recognition
Why do good public speakers try to resonate with their audience?
- it creates a connection/feeling
- it can cause healthy and needed change
- planners are in the business of change (of places, people, environments and economies)
What is the recipe for resonance?
- structure
- substance
- style
What does structure mean in terms of resonance?
- presentations fall between a report and a story b/c they are blends of info and experiences
- using straight info is easier, but does not connect with people & you want to create an experience
- should be like a screenplay: clear beginning, middle and end that captures interest - clear, identifiable structure
What does substance mean in terms of resonance?
- facts, figures & statistics are not sufficient (numbers rarely speak for themselves as they include a scale, comparison and contextual info)
- use a logical, emotional and ethical approach
What does style mean in terms of resonance?
- 3P’s: passion, practice & presence
- Passion: make it seem like you want to be there
- Practice: develop your skills over time
- Presence: verbal and body language
In a good presentation, what should your verbal language look like?
- appropriate speed, pitch and volume
- use appropriate pauses and engagement
What is a synthesis?
- it pulls together info to highlight important points but also draws your own conclusions
- it combines and contrasts info from different sources and creates something new
What did Arvin Prasad say about the profession of planning?
- very involved with the public
- communication skills are the most important skill for planners (reports, presentations, conversations)
- must be passionate (build on history, appreciate arts and culture to build a good city)
- some jobs will be boring, but put the hours into it
What are the expectations of planners according to Arvin Prasad and Jason Thorne?
- respectful and fair
- meet deadlines with quality work
- work well with others
- open minded
- technical planning knowledge/skills
- appropriate education
- communication skills
- good personality
- leadership skills
How do you negotiate?
- be thankful, but tell them you’ll think about offer and call them back later (but not too late!)
- be prepared to explain what you want, why you want it and how it may benefit the company
- make sure your request is data driven and you can negotiate about benefits and vacation time too
