Achieving Academic Excellence

Steps to succeed in School

Be prompt.
Always be on time to your classes. Always turn your assignments in on time. Be on top of all of
your work. Do not procrastinate.

Make good grades.

Have good study habits. Finish all of your assignments. Put effort into your work..

Respect your professor

Always do what your teacher asks of you.

Engage
Engage yourself in conversation. Participate in your classes.

What does academic discourse look like?

Academic discourse is the language used, dialogue, and how you communicate with your
peers.

What are its features?

Presentations, listening, communication, and critiquing are all features of academic discourse.

How does mushfaking play into what you are expected to do in college?
If you are nervous about doing something (writing a paper), act like you are confident about
doing it and eventually you will build up your confidence.

How do the Discourses differ across disciplines?

When you learn a new discipline, you need to learn about the proper discourse in that specific
discipline.

At what point does someone become an expert in academic discourse community?

When there is proper communication among members and when all 6 characteristics are
shown.

What attitudes or tensions exist with academic discourse communities.

Tensions can exist with the different and diverse community.

How are your professors sponsors of the academic discourse community?

They support everything in the community and they accept diversity and different opinions.