Trivia Questions Quiz: How Well Do You Know About Notetaker Service?

1. Two aspects of taking good class notes include having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set of class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments.

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Two aspects of taking good class notes do, in fact, include having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible and organized.

Explanation

Two aspects of taking good class notes do, in fact, include having a good understanding of the information being taught in class and providing a thorough set class notes the student can use to study and complete assignments. Notes must be complete, legible and organized.

2. Notetakers cannot share information about the student she/he works with, including the student's name and the nature of the student's disability.

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False

As a notetaker, you must keep all the information you know about the student strictly confidential.

Explanation

As a notetaker, you must keep all the information you know about the student strictly confidential.

3. Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number.

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False

Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number.

Explanation

Every page of notes must include the course name and/or course number, date, and page number.

4. Notetakers are required to provide class notes to the student at the conclusion of each class period or email notes within 24-hours.

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False

Notetakers should provide class notes to the student after the conclusion of each class period or email notes within 24-hours.

Explanation

Notetakers should provide class notes to the student after the conclusion of each class period or email notes within 24-hours.

5. Students who take notes for other students will receive better grades from the professor and receive a tuition reduction.

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False

The benefits include note-taking skills, a work experience that can be added to a resume, and a gift certificate to Barnes-n-Noble and/or the campus bookstore as an award of recognition.

Explanation

The benefits include note-taking skills, a work experience that can be added to a resume, and a gift certificate to Barnes-n-Noble and/or the campus bookstore as an award of recognition.

6. Three different formats of taking class notes are recommended: text/paragraph format, outline format, and two-column format.

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False

Three different formats of class notes are recommended: text/paragraph format, outline format, and two-column format.

Explanation

Three different formats of class notes are recommended: text/paragraph format, outline format, and two-column format.

7. Since paper is very costly, it's important to put as much information on one page as possible.

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False

It’s important to leave space in the notes so additional information can be added later, if necessary. It is also easier to read.

Explanation

It’s important to leave space in the notes so additional information can be added later, if necessary. It is also easier to read.

8. The notetaker is not responsible for labeling charts, diagrams, and drawings or any other information that is written on the board. It is the student's responsibility to copy that information.

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False

The notetaker is responsible for including any information that is posted on the board and to label charts, diagrams and/or drawings that are shown in class.

Explanation

The notetaker is responsible for including any information that is posted on the board and to label charts, diagrams and/or drawings that are shown in class.

9. Notetakers can not allow the third party to make a copy of class notes however note-takers can share class notes for assignment-related, group discussion, or a class project.

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False

The notetaker can share class notes with the third party for assignment-related, group discussion, or a class project but can not allow the third party to make a copy of class notes.

Explanation

The notetaker can share class notes with the third party for assignment-related, group discussion, or a class project but can not allow the third party to make a copy of class notes.

10. Notetakers should provide additional help to students by providing studying tips, opinions, and observations within their notes.

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False

The notetaker’s role is only to provide a record of information presented by the instructor (and classmates, if relevant), including the professor’s ideas and opinions. Class notes should reflect the professor’s meaning and intent, without added commentary or opinion.

Explanation

The notetaker’s role is only to provide a record of information presented by the instructor (and classmates, if relevant), including the professor’s ideas and opinions. Class notes should reflect the professor’s meaning and intent, without added commentary or opinion.

11. A student is provided with note-taking services when English is the student's second-language.

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False

Note-taking services are provided to students with disabilities, when needed, to provide them with equal access to classroom communication.

Explanation

Note-taking services are provided to students with disabilities, when needed, to provide them with equal access to classroom communication.

12. Never use abbreviations, symbols or any special system to identify information.

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False

You may use abbreviations for names and terms that are repeated many times but be sure to be consistent and provide a key for the student.

Explanation

You may use abbreviations for names and terms that are repeated many times but be sure to be consistent and provide a key for the student.

13. The laws that require post-secondary institutions to provide equal access and accommodations, such as note-taking services, are The American Deaf Acts and the College Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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False

The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws require, among other things, note-taking services to eligible students with disabilities.

Explanation

The applicable laws are The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws require, among other things, note-taking services to eligible students with disabilities.