"Get ahead of the final paper when she gives you the opportunity to and also take notes on the readings, it will help you to retain the useful information."

"Take your time on assignments, space them out so you are done at least a day before the due date, and not do things last minute, and don't be afraid to ask questions."

"Be prepared to write at a higher level than what you’ve most likely been doing until now. Use proper sources and learn to structure your essays better than before."

"Work hard on every paper and assignment. If you don't put in effort, then chances are you aren't going to get an A. Your grade in this class reflects how much time and effort you put into the papers you write. If you simply don't care, it's going to show."

"Go to office hours and email the professor as often as possible, take advantage of all the assistance that is available to you. The class is not difficult but you will have to put the work in to achieve a quality grade."

"Each part of the story map builds on the previous one, culminating in the final paper for the unit. When I first told my friends about this project, they were usually confused. You really don’t realize the value of having a story map until you use it to write your paper."

"Field research is amazing, for it taught me how fun and how difficult it can be to attain newfound knowledge. I learned from my own research that this is basically applicable to everyday experiences, where one can assess certain things based on their observations. I can say with confidence that this class made a positive impression on my college experience, and taught me skills I will remember for life."