English 111 Research Paper

Success in English 111

The most important paper anyone will receive in any course will be given out on the first day of class. This paper is called a syllabus. According to the dictionary, the definition of a syllabus is an academic document that communicates course information and defines expectations and responsibilities. Some examples of what is on a standard syllabus are due dates, rules of the class and/or school, expected course schedule, required materials for the class, information about the instructor, where the class meets and at what time, and information about what to do if you miss class. Instructors spend a lot of time making a syllabus for their class and expect students to read and pay attention to what is included on it. They give out syllabi to help their students succeed in class by telling them what to expect in their course.

There are many ways any student can be successful in English 111.

Attending class without being late is the first action of success. When a student misses a class, they can miss a lot. Firstly, they won’t know what was covered in class and will miss any notes the class wrote down. Secondly, there’s a good chance the student could have missed a test or a quiz, which can be a little difficult to make up if allowed. Thirdly, if the student arrives late they create a distraction to the rest of the class. It’s very rude to do this to their fellow classmates and especially to the instructor. The student should also always bring in their required materials to class such as textbooks, pens or pencils, paper, and their homework. Submitting their classwork and/or homework on time and paying attention in class is a very important factor of success. Students should follow the class rules and the rules of the school they attend at all

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Personally, there are many things from the syllabus that I need to remember. I forget things quite easily so remembering due dates is the first priority for me. It would be wise of me to complete assignments early so I am ready before the due date. It is important for me to keep in mind that homework cannot be turned in late or made up. My writing assignments will need to be submitted two different ways. I need to upload one copy of my paper to Blackboard. The other form of submission I am required to do is to print out a copy of the assignment and bring it to class on the due date. Peer workshop days means that I need to bring in a draft of my paper to be edited by my classmates. If I do not do this, I will miss out on my paper being edited. If I am absent during a group writing activity, said activity will be done on my own and due by the second day I arrive to class.
My success in this course depends on me doing quite a few things. As stated in the previous paragraph, I seriously need to remember due dates. I intend on writing these down in not only my school planner, but on my calendar at home as well. It is very important that I submit my homework on time and try my best on it. Coming to class on time is one of the most important things for me to do. I am fully committed to showing up for class every day and I need to keep that promise to myself. While in class, I need to give the instructor my full attention. This means acting differently than I did in high school. College is very different from high school and I need to remember that fact. The most important thing for me to do to succeed in this course is to believe in myself. English has always been one of my better subjects in school so I know I have what it takes to succeed. Despite any mental setbacks, truly believing in myself will push me farther than I expect.
In conclusion, there are many ways for me and any other student to succeed in this course. Simply reading the syllabus can give anyone a good idea of what to expect throughout the semester and that alone can help them succeed. My mother always told me to just show up to class at the very least. I’ve always felt that this was actually very wise advice. Being in class can influence anyone to pay attention, especially if there is nothing to distract them. Also, some instructors count attendance as part of the grade. If you’re already in class, and your presence is causing your grade to climb, then why not participate as well? If you participated, why not complete your classwork and homework? Any student can succeed in this course, and so will I.