Writing for Midterms

Midterms are upon us. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Most classes do have a midterm, yet there is a chance that instead of a midterm test, you will have a paper. This post is dedicated to that, because I really don’t know how much I can provide tips for you to ace your 40 question test with multiple choice, short answers, and essays.

What I’ve learned from my (one) midterm experience thus far is that planning out your essays and tests really really helps. Email your professors about deadlines if you’re not sure about them, it’s better to ask a silly question than to show up to class the day your paper is due without your paper.

So, plan your papers out. And then, start them early if you can. If you’re like me and have spent all day doing nothing but watching The Office on Netflix because you don’t have a paper due until the next Wednesday, just do yourself a favor and plan it out or start it early. It will make your life 100 times easier.

If you feel like you’re not writing well enough to get you that A that you’re looking for, do yourself a favor and sign up for the writing center! Spots around midterms go fast, but they’re really helpful and a great resource to use when looking to up your grade. Sign up online, or go into the IC and make an appointment.
To make their job easier, please review your essay for things like spelling errors and repeated words before you go in and bring them your paper.

Good luck to everyone, and happy midterms!