Midterm Review- Part 1

Question 1

What is a Subjective Answer?

Answer 1

An opinionated answer

Question 2

What is an Objective Answer?

Answer 2

Answer based off facts. No bias

Question 3

Define Sponge Thinking.

Answer 3

Absorbing all information. Not evaluating.

Question 4

Define “panning-for-gold” thinking.

Answer 4

Reading/writing/listening with a questioning attitude.

Question 5

Identify three characteristics of a critical thinker.

Answer 5

• confrontational
• seeking new information
• defensive
• devil’s advocate

Question 6

What services are provided by the University Writing Center?

Answer 6

Help with:

• academic, scientific, business, and creative writing
• speeches and presentations
• research: finding relevant sources
• help at any stage of the writing process

Question 7

Where is the university writing center located?

Answer 7

• Evans Library Rm. 214

- West Campus Library Rm 205–> walk ins only

Question 8

How do you make an appointment with the university writing center?

Answer 8

Book an appointment via the website or walk in appointment

Question 9

What is the NDA?

Answer 9

Nutrition and Dietetics Association

Question 10

What is the purpose of an original research paper?

Answer 10

To provide a field with original research performed by the writer (you) during an experiment

Question 11

What is the purpose of a review paper?

Answer 11

To provide an overview on a subject

-summarizes existing knowledge to form a conclusion

Question 12

What is the difference between a reference and a citation?

Answer 12

A citation is what you put in the text.

A reference is what is in the bibliography.

Question 13

When do you use a citation?

Answer 13

When you are using someone else’ ideas

Question 14

What is an example of a high impact learning opportunity for all Nutritional Sciences majors?

Answer 14

Honors courses

Question 15

How can getting to know a faculty member on a one-on-one basis help students in the future?

Answer 15

A person that can give a really good reference plus having a person that is more willing to help you out.

Question 16

What is required to be able to participate in Honors courses for nutrition majors?

Answer 16

a 3.5 GPA

Question 17

What are some main differences between honors courses and regular courses?

Answer 17

• Lower enrollment=all the nerds together
• More complex work, not necessarily a higher quantity
• scholarship opportunity
• priority registration

Question 18

What is the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program?

Answer 18

A research project that takes two semesters, where you conduct research under the supervision of a mentor based out of TAMU

Question 19

What are three benefits to participating in Undergraduate Research Scholars Program?

Answer 19

• Gain knowledge outside of class
• Improve writing skills
• Improves oral communication

Question 20

What are three eligibility requirements to participate in the undergrad research scholars program?

Answer 20

• 60 hours of undergrad course work
• maintain 3.0
• Graduation must be May 2017 or later

Question 21

What programs are in place to help support students in the undergrad research scholars program?

Answer 21

• $300 allowed for expenses
• A Thesis writing class
• Qualifies as Honors Fellows Capstone experience

Question 22

What are the first three steps in getting started in the undergrad research scholars program?

Answer 22

• Find a faculty advisor
• Develop a project
• Write a proposal

Question 23

What are the preferred databases to use to search for research articles?

Answer 23

• PubMed

- Medical sciences library website

Question 24

Why is it important to use synonyms when searching topics in a database?

Answer 24

So you can broaden your search query

Question 25

How do you connect keywords in a search query in a database?

Answer 25

You use AND | For example: breastfeeding AND infant health

Question 26

How do you know if an article is from a peer reviewed journal?

Answer 26

Go to the TAMU library "Find text @tamu" button. Once on the webpage, you will see a yellow sticky note. On that note it will tell you.

Question 27

Is GPR necessary when writing a resume? How do you handle GPR if this is your first semester in college?

Answer 27

GPR is necessary, but it isn't as necessary as it used to be. For your first semester just write "First semester Freshman-TBD"

Question 28

When is an objective statement required on your resume?

Answer 28

Always. The objective statement tells the employer what your vision is and what you are looking for?

Question 29

What information are employers seeking from your resume?

Answer 29

- Teamwork ability - Communicative ability - Motivation - Work ethic

Question 30

How long do you typically have for an employer to look at your resume?

Answer 30

30-60 seconds

Question 31

What is the biggest difference between an undergraduate's resume and a graduate's resume?

Answer 31

- GPA is locked - Graduate student will have more research potentially - Graduate student's resume might be a Combination, instead of Chronological

Question 32

What is the desired length for undergraduate resumes?

Answer 32

About a page length