Kavahn's Notes

Orginazation

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Possible Quiz Material for ENSC 105W

Metacognition

  • Is a cycle!

      1. Understand the assignment
      1. Know strengths and weaknesses
      1. Plan
      1. Apply strategies and Monitor Performance
      1. Reflect and Change if needed

  • Double and single loop learning

Keys to success

  • Attitude

    • Towards school
      • not everyone receives A’s or B’s
      • You may work harder, but receive lower grades
      • You must ask for help if you need it
      • You might not be as good as you think you are
      • But you can adjust to and enjoy the work
      • measure success in terms of learning, not in grades
        • They don’t grade on hard work; only on achievement
    • towards learning
      • Memorizing facts is not enough; in university, you are expected to
        • understand and apply principles and concepts
        • interpret the meaning and significance of ideas
        • think critically and question everything
        • take notes, read optional material, conduct independent research
        • take control of your own education
        • learn how to learn for life-long success

  • Academic Integrity

    • academic integrity is taken very seriously
      • can fail or be suspended for plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
    • Ignorance is no excuse. You are responsible for the material in the code of academic integrity and student conduct
    • being of good character is a requirement to become a professional engineer
      • any FD or suspension can hurt you in the long term

  • Reputation

    • What is a professional
      • Masters and applies knowledge
      • behaves in honest and fair ways
      • respects others
      • works independently and thinks critically
      • protects the interest of others
      • works to improve the human condition
    • Today’s classmates are tomorrow’s colleagues
    • who you know and what they think about you are among your greatest assets for a successful career
    • today’s ta may be tomorrow’s supervisor
    • people talk about classmates
    • negative reputations are difficult to overcome
    • one bad apple spoils the barrel (reputation of organization)

  • Time management

    • The attrition rate in engineering is quite high
    • interviews with those who left engineering indicated that time management was one of the biggest problems
    • the first two semesters/years are the most difficult
      • help each other out and figure it out together
    • time management becomes even more important when you start your careers
    • TM tips
      • combine activities
      • quality of time > quantity of time
        • 2 hours spent focusing intently upon a subject is worth 12 hours where you are constantly interrupted
      • say no to distractions
      • avoid perfectionism
      • break large tasks into smaller ones

      • Plan ahead

        • don’t wait
        • eating and sleeping are important
          • poor nutrition leads to a lack of energy
          • limited sleep leads to a lack of concentration
        • take breaks
          • breaks and exercise will maintain your sanity

    • TM tools

      • pomodoro method
        • 25 min work, 5 min break
      • time tracking app
        • toggl track
      • to do lists
        • Eisenhower matrix
      • project milestones

Advice

  • make friends and study groups
  • Attend class
  • keep up with material
  • learn to study
  • check email
  • learn time management skills
  • pick up marked assignments and exams

Writer’s block

  • Solutions

    • Outlines

      • mind map
        • organize

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