U.S. History

• Complete chapter readings before Sunday evening. 
• Attend every class
• Participate whenever possible in class discussions. 
• Mid-term and Final exam essay questions are given ahead of time.  Identify your essay talking points.  Practice writing out your essay answers.
• See your professor if you fail more than two quizzes.
• Go to the Writing Center with your essay.  Have them proof read it.
• Have your roommate read your essay out loud to you.
• Prepare early for exams
• Attend class before Thanksgiving.
• Complete any optional assignments if they are offered by the professor.

How to score an F

• Miss class
• Be overextended
• Don’t read the assignments
• Inadequate preparation: No or poor study preparation for quizzes and exams, studying the wrong information
• “Too little, too late,” waiting until the night before to read shapter assignments
• Mañana - Waiting to the last day(s) to write your interpretive essay.
• Waiting until it’s too late to ask for help when struggling
• Failure to prioritize studying when struggling academically. Failing students are unwilling to make sacrifices to improve their scores.