How I Earned an A in This Course

Here at the start of the semester, I'd like you to imagine that you have actually finished the course and earned an "A." You know enough about this course to imagine yourself at the end of the course, knowing what you needed to do to earn your A. Think carefully about how you did it. What level of diligence and sacrifice did it require? Did you outstretch what you thought it would take? How did you do it?

For full credit on this reflection, you must stay on topic and be specific. Follow these steps (times are guidelines, not requirements). If you find yourself writing quickly and finishing soon, chances are strong that you could think harder and produce better content. Please take this into consideration instead of assuming you cannot do any better.

1. In your shared folder in Google Drive, create a document and name it "Lastname.Firstname.Earning.the.A.S20" (2 mins)
2. Brainstorm in your Google Document about the actions you took to earn an A in this course (20 mins)
3. Brainstorm in your Google Document about the details you plan to include in your paragraph (10 mins)
4. Write a paragraph in your own voice to explain your point of view (30 mins)
5. Proofread your work carefully after writing (10 mins)
6. Give your piece an intelligent, thoughtful, two-part title that UNIQUELY captures your idea (5 mins)

Your "revision history" in Google Drive should show that you first typed out your brainstorming (label this part "Brainstorming") and then your paragraph above the brainstorming. Your "revision history" should also show that you took ample time to go back and revise and proofread the paragraph. Brainstorm, write, and revise in the Google document so that I can see your progress. Do NOT type your response in some other place or copy and paste into your Google document. Always do all of your typing in the Google document itself.

Your finished assignment (i.e., the paragraph(s)) should total at least 200 words but no more than 300 words. If you have more than one, make sure the paragraphs are roughly the same length as each other.