Which of the following writing activities would best foster understanding and retention?

A) copying Jefferson?s and Hamilton?s concepts of government
B) taking notes on Jefferson?s and Hamilton?s concepts of government
C) comparing Jefferson?s and Hamilton?s concepts of government
D) listing words involved in Jefferson?s and Hamilton?s concepts of government


C / Explanation:
A) Higher-level processes such as comparing result in deeper understanding and better retention. Writing that involves comparing, contrasting, concluding, and evaluating has a greater impact than writing that requires only copying.
B) Higher-level processes such as comparing result in deeper understanding and better retention. Writing that involves comparing, contrasting, concluding, and evaluating has a greater impact than writing that requires only taking notes and restating.
C) Higher-level processes such as comparing result in deeper understanding and better retention. Writing that involves comparing, contrasting, concluding, and evaluating has a greater impact than writing that requires only restating.
D) Higher-level processes such as comparing result in deeper understanding and better retention. Writing that involves comparing, contrasting, concluding, and evaluating has a greater impact than writing that requires only listing words.

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