We discussed this in class, but here are some general tips:
Read everything more than once.
Ask questions in class.
Talk to the professor outside of class. He/she may be able to give you extra help unpacking a text, such as guiding questions or suggestions as to what to look for while you read, and ideas of what to think about while you're writing.
Draft and edit! Everything you write should go through multiple rewrites. Edit it for clarity, concision, structure, content, grammar, spelling - everything. You may want to have a peer edit your papers, or go to the Writing Center at 65 5th ave., room 105:
"The University Writing Center helps students become better writers through individual tutoring sessions that cover every phase of the writing process. Students meet with tutors to brainstorm ideas for a paper, develop a rough draft, or discuss how to approach and organize an assignment. Students are encouraged to meet with tutors early in their writing process, and are asked to bring to the tutoring session the relevant assignment sheet and syllabus.
Individual conferences with writing tutors support students’ development as writers through critical feedback, guidance, and provision of educational material. Tutors and students work collaboratively to improve student writing and develop academic writing skills. Tutors do not alter students’ work by proofreading or editing."
(http://www.newschool.edu/admin/writingcenter/)
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