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A
How I got a good grade: 

I am Shulagna Sneha and I have completed my Computer Information Systems (MIS105) course with our honorable faculty Mr. Adeyl Khan in the semester Fall 2018. From the very beginning, it has been my target to be in the "Hall of Fame" and, by God’s grace, I managed to secure an A.

Throughout the course I have learnt a lot. This course introduces you to the business based Information System. MIS105 might sound a bit of a critical course but I liked it. I thought the course a helpful addition towards my career.

The faculty is quite helpful and easy-going. With adequate efforts, you might be able to secure an A- or even an A. There is a certain pattern I followed during this course that helped me achieve my desired target. You might consider this for a better grade in this course.

  • 1) Motivation: I am mentioning this point at first because, many of you might want to drop the course as some people think this course is critical. No course is easy without proper efforts. Don’t attend the classes keeping certain rumors in mind- This disrupts your focus leading you to fail.
  • 2) Attendance and Participation: Try to maintain full attendance and participate as much as possible. Answer the sudden questions even when you think you might be wrong. Just share what you think about the subject and if you are incorrect. The faculty might get somewhat crazy with a poor answer but it is going to help you with pointing out your mistakes. And your future answers will be far better.
  • 3) Course Website: The website is something you always have to keep an eye on. All the updates are posted in the website and besides, you will get all the slides, IOAs, assignment details, lab details etc in it. So, keeping up with the website is a must.
  • 4) Class lectures: Pay full attention during the class. Everything you get in the question paper is somewhat discussed in the previous classes. Try keeping a printed version of the related slides everytime you attend the class to take instant notes and highlighting the points he emphasizes on.
  • 5) Slides: The slides are the best way to get a clear idea about the chapter you study. In short, the slides are the answers to the short questions that you face in the exam. Focus mostly on the diagrams. Most of the questions demand diagrams and labelling. So, you need to practice, memorize and most importantly, understand the diagram.
  • 6) IOAs: The Multiple Choice Questions in the midterms and final is from the IOAs you attend. For IOAs ,you need to go through the book (specifically the MCQs on the last page of each chapter) thoroughly. You must sit for every IOA exam even for the optional ones because questions come from all of them.
  • 7) Sample questions: The sample questions will lead you to understanding the question pattern. After studying and revising every chapter, sit down for a self assessment by solving the sample questions. Initially, you might feel disappointed by your performance. Probably it’s because you are not acquainted with the question pattern yet. Do not lose hope. With proper practice, you will be able to solve it right away. This will boost your confidence and help you stay calm during the exam.
  • 8) Lab exams: Make sure to practice the lab activities regularly after every lab class. You might want to take a laptop for getting 1% bonus. You need to practice the lab activity keeping the time limit in mind. With practice, you will able to finish the exam without any confusion. Make sure to check after you upload the files in Google Classroom.
  • 9) Midterms: You need to start studying from the very first day if you want to get good grades in the end because the midterm marks really contribute to your grade. Try to keep your copy as neat as possible. You do not need blue or green pens or markers. Keep it simple and impressive. During the exams, you will have more than enough time to write and draw nicely if you study enough to know the answers just as you finish reading the question.
  • 10) Assignments : Complete every single assignment and submit it on time. The broad questions in the exam are from the labs and assignments. So, completing assignments is very important.
  • 11) Bonuses: Never miss the bonus opportunities. The bonuses will add up to your grades.
  • 12) Paper checking: Always go through the checked midterm papers and find out the mistakes you made. Talk to the faculty if you are confused about the right answer of the question. This will help you to find your loopholes and work on it in the next exam. Trust me, this really helps. Moreover, the faculty is very interactive when it comes to guiding you.

I hope that, my tips help you achieve your desired grades and inspire you to be a part of “The Hall of Fame” too. For further assistance, you can freely knock me on Facebook or email me. I will do my level best to help you. Good luck! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shulagnasneha Email: shulagna.sneha101--at--gmial (coded)