[nabs-l] how to prepare for college coursework

[Karl Martin Adam]

Hi Ahbee,

Keep in mind that the ratio of in class to out of class work is 
different from high school.  You should be spending between 2 and 
3 hours doing homework for each hour that your in class for most 
classes and more for things like foreign language classes.  
Actually do the reading before the class it's going to be 
discussed.  Many people don't, but there's no substitute for 
reading if you actually want to learn something and to get the 
most out of lectures and class discussions.  Also, feel free to 
speak up and ask questions.  Office hours are a great resource 
too.  Most professors are happy when someone wants to talk about 
the subject they've committed their lives too, and (except right 
around exam times), very few people show up to office hours, so 
you usually don't have to wait in line or anything like that.  If 
your professor lets you, take advantage of the opportunity to 
write a draft of your paper and get feedback of it.  If they 
don't, it's always ok to go talk to them about your project.  
Often they will have ideas on what to read for your paper and on 
how to structure a research question that can be answered within 
the length constraints.  Finally, make sure you know what is 
expected of you.  Read the syllabus carefully from front to back, 
and also read the assignments your given carefully and make sure 
you do what's assigned not something similar.  This might sound 
obvious, but, as someone who has graded papers, it's amazing how 
many people write something other than the kind of paper they're 
supposed to write.

HTH,
Karl

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
To: Lizzy via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:10:33 -0600
Subject: [nabs-l] how to prepare for college coursework

Dear All,

I am thinking about college still. I would like to know what 
suggestions you would have about how to prepare for coursework in 
college classes? I know that the professors put in fewer grades, 
which means that each grade will count more on your end of the 
semester reports. I hope someone can help. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Ahbee


Sent from Ahbee's iPhone

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