Assignment #2
Purpose: In this assignment, you will apply the concepts learned during Week 2 of the course – both from
lecture and your textbook. When you complete this assignment, you’ll have a better understanding of how to be
a more effective college student.
Instructions: Answer the questions below – some may take only a few words, others may take a short
paragraph.
Quotes: There should be NO quotes in this assignment, only paraphrasing. To assess your understanding of
the concepts, I need to see you put things in your own words - not your instructor’s or those of our textbook
authors! To paraphrase effectively, you shouldn’t just reorder words in a passage, or look for synonyms in
the thesaurus – actually write your sentence without looking at the textbook/lecture passage! For additional
help with paraphrasing, check out this website or talk to our librarian, Ms. Kate Sherrill.
Formatting: Assignments should typed in Times New Roman 12 font or Calibri 11 font. Please answer
each question below the question text. Finally, upload the completed document to Blackboard in either .doc,
.docx, or .pdf format.
Safe Assign: All assignments will be run through a plagiarism checking software called SafeAssign – it will
compare your assignment to all other assignment from our class, to past classes’ assignment, and to papers
and articles on the Internet.
Grading: 100 pts – 10 pts for each part of #1-4, 30 pts for #5; 1 pt deducted for each spelling/grammar mistake
I catch
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PSY 202 – Assignment #2
1. For 2 days this week, make a time log of how you spend each hour of the day.
a. Include that time log below. You can also attach a separate document with the assignment if that is
easier. Make sure that document is in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. (10)
b. Does your time use reflect your priorities? Explain. (10)
c. To better reflect your priorities, is there area where you'd like to spend more time? Explain. (10)
d. To better reflect your priorities, is there an area where you'd like to spend less time? Explain. (10)
2. Describe the steps of the SQ3R method. (10)
3. What does the book suggest about PowerPoints (in regards to note-taking)? (10)
4. Watch two of the videos on How to Study found here. Identify two ineffective or counterproductive beliefs
and study strategies you use in preparing for your exams. Then discuss the changes you will make to fix the
issues in your preparation for your future exams. Relate the changes specifically to the videos. For
example: I always watch TV when I’m studying and working on assignments. Video 1 points out that this is
bad – that we can’t focus on multiple things at once. To help me study better, I will remove distractions when
I study so I can concentrate better. (10)
5. To help you become a competitive applicant for your future careers and grad programs, you need to get
involved in different professional development experiences in undergrad such as research, teaching,
internship, and extracurriculars. State what career/general path you’re interested in. Then list at least
two experiences you plan to get involved with and explain in-depth why you think each is important/will
help you achieve your career goals. For ideas/suggestions, refer to the Student Engagement lecture day with
guest speakers and check out the 4-year plan tab on Blackboard. (30)
