Question

1. Compare and contrast effective studying and cramming.

2. Discuss academic dishonesty and its consequences.

1. Why would an instructor assign an open-book exam? What types of things should you pay attention to if you are taking an open-book exam?

Answer 1

Compare and contrast cramming and effective studying:
   cramming is an emergency test preparation method for the exam..this is a memorization technique with in a short period..
Effective studying is a activity which learner knowledge and understand towards present,future and previous experience..
cramming in situation help student with less time and less term memory it help remembering the things..It is a temporary process..
effective studying  is a student centered learning..some times cramming also followed by most of the student that for succeed in their examination..
effective studying  has lot of character like class room activity like asking questions,doubt clarification,variety of learning model like peer to peer learning.direct instruction from educators..
Cramming does not have any variety and it will not have any educator instruction..
Effective learning help students with their knowledge improvement and it compare their answers in many directions..
Cramming will not help student with this strategy..student will not have any idea about their previous subject criteria..
Academic dishonesty and its consequences:
Academic dishonesty like plagiarism,cheating and harmful attitudes every one will get affected with their action..The work designed by someone with their own idea,design,writing skills,knowledge is a property for them,if someone steeling that without their permission the owner will lose recognition..Institution faculty involve students in exam and projects which conducted by the university by external sponsors like people from the university from government authorization they find student with real problem ..If they cheat with any academic mishonest like plagiarize,fabricate data sponsors take formal actions against the university..Action may be penalty like fines,loss of future growth, disqualified for their higher studies,lawsuit etc..this will be serious consequences for the student they loss their future..
Open book exam:
open book exam will permit to take note texts,reading materials,calculators,drafting tools etc..it was usually unrestricted..instructor often assign an open book exam to get good marks at exam and for rote-learning..This material help student with intellectual ability and skills..It help to find the relevant information quickly to understand,analyze and help think critically..
Things we should pay attention if you take an open-book exam:
-make bookmark for useful chapter..
- Have a list of key,index card information..
-Review the subject and keep mark for main topic.
-make brief notes
-focus on clear reading
- get connected with same topic for question and answer
- learn how to find information than remembering..