- Come to class and actively participate while there.
- A lot of material is presented in class that is not
covered in the
textbook.
- Class discussion uses current events and local examples
in order to
make the concepts more understandable and practical.
- Actively engage the material by taking notes, asking
questions, and
making comments.
- There will be a number of group activities and exercises
in class.
- If you have to miss a class, borrow a classmate's notes
and review
the Annotated Outline under Course Modules in Blackboard.
- Maximize your learning effectiveness by utilizing your
particular
learning style to its best advantage. Check the Learning
Styles section of the class website for more information.
- Study the assigned readings and handouts carefully.
- Make sure to study (not just scan or
highlight) all (not just bits and pieces) of the
assigned readings in
the textbook.
- Maximize your effectiveness while studying the textbook
by employing
some or all of the effective study tips in "How
to Use the Textbook", especially the second suggestion about how to
take notes while you read.
- It is best to read the assigned chapters just before
they are
discussed in class. In-class time will be used to process and
apply
conceptual content material. You need to have been exposed to the
concepts
first before the processing will make any sense.
- Complete the homework assignments thoughtfully.
- Try to relate the homework assignments to the concepts
from class discussion and the textbook.
- Don't just get the right answer; know why the
answer is correct.
- Be sure to turn in the assignment on or before the due
date; no assignments are accepted late.
- Although optional, you might consider completing the
extra credit
opportunities (see class website). They not only help your grade, but
they
also improve your critical thinking and writing skills.
- Use the exam study guide wisely.
- Read and follow the introductory
suggestions at the beginning of the study guide.
- The exam study guide is NOT a substitute for coming to
class or studying the textbook.
- Review your notes and read the textbook BEFORE using the
exam study
guide.
- Interact with the instructor and your classmates.
- Discuss the course concepts and assignments with your
classmates.
- Exchange ideas via e-mail or organize a study group to
meet in the
library.
- Take turns explaining concepts to your classmates. One
of the best
ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else.
- Contact
the
instructor to ask questions.
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