Tips for the next class

What advice would you give to someone taking CIS 471 next semester who was interested in getting a good grade on this exam? On the project? What advice would you give someone who wanted to learn as much as possible?

• Interact with one another so you can learn from each other.
• Read all of the assigned material and seek even further knowledge.
• Don't study for the exam like it’s a multiple choice test.
• Take notes in class and read everything.
• Choose a project you are interested in because your project will be with you ALLL semester.
• Do not stop at the notes, but explore and browse on your own.
• Participate in discussions and ask many questions to get clarification.
• Make friends with your fellow classmates to get help on assignments.
• Practice, practice, practice.
• Choose a project that will expose you to something new and that you would enjoy being part of.
• Not only understand the concepts, but know how to explain them.
• Go back home and practice what was explained on the daily lecture.
• Do all the homework assignments.
• Listen up in class, really try to learn from the exercises and read the notes.
• Work at a slow pace and as soon as possible to guarantee the project will be done on time, with a high standard of quality.
• Show up to class every day and pay attention while the instructor is lecturing.
• Do your own work.
• Don't copy or share your work -- you will be sorry eventually.
• See how everything fits into the big picture, not just segments of stand-alone facts.
• Learn independently of class and access resources outside the classroom such as professional publications, newsletters, and Internet resources.
• Ask questions and try to get to know everyone in the class.
• Make sure you understand the notes and ask questions if you do not.
• Time runs out fast on the project.

Why have you been reluctant to speak in class?

• I have been reluctant to speak because I'm scared to be wrong.
• I don't want to say the wrong answer.
• Sometimes I did not want to seem like a "know it all."
• I didn't want to look stupid.
• I felt intimidated by the other classmates.