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''' How to be Successful in English 1301

Show up to class

Showing up to class is the first and foremost way to be successful in ENG. 1301. In class, you get all of the information straight from the professor themselves. You also have the opportunity to ask questions about anything you might not understand. Finally, your attendance can often count as part of your grade, so showing up to class is a great way to keep on top of your score.

Pay attention in class

It does no good to show up and not listen to any of the pertinent information. Paying attention is the surefire way to ensure you understand everything about your assignments. It also ensures you do not miss out on anything if it is changed, such as due dates or simple revisions in the professor's directions.

Plan work based off calendar

Laying out your assignments and due dates in your calendar is a great way to keep track of your work. Setting reminders on your phone as well can give you advanced time to brainstorm how to best go about completing your papers.

Read assignments instructions carefully

Reading all the instructions for your assignments is crucial. Make sure you read them carefully so that every aspect of your paper is written and formatted according to your professor's wishes. Doing otherwise could cost you points that will lower your grade, and it is too easy to pay attention to the finer details.

Focus on each assignment one at a time and do not jump ahead

While you want to plan out all your assignments, working too far ahead may hurt you more than it helps you. Paying attention to feedback on previous assignments may help you avoid making the same mistake twice. Furthermore, more detailed instructions are often given the class before assignments are due. Planning out an assignments is fine, but you do not want to have a completed paper before receiving more instructions or feedback.

Use course materials as references: textbooks and/or videos

Course material such as textbooks are great resources, especially when you are not the strongest writer. Some other resources provided such as videos or articles are also extremely helpful. In fact, some articles shared by your professor may be required for your assignment anyway, so make sure you use them as much as you need to.

Make sure you know the different writing styles and what goes into them

Not all papers are narrative. Some are argumentative or compare/contrast assignments. Knowing the purpose of each of these papers and what goes into framing them can be very helpful when completing your assignment.

Don't plagiarize

Plagiarism is unacceptable. Presenting someone's ideas as your own without giving credit is dishonest and unethical. Plagiarism can also be much more complicated than many people realize. For example, it is even possible to plagiarize yourself. Make sure that you understand what counts as plagiarism before submitting any assignment.

Use the writing center as resource

As a failsafe to any of the above, using the writing center can be extremely helpful. They can give you insider tips and tricks for what goes into the individual assignments. Plus, their advice will be sure to improve your writing in general, which is good no matter what your education goals are. Best of all, the writing center is free. So be sure to take advantage of it