AmLit+Suggestions

Seniors, write your suggestions for "doing work well" here. Please leave your name so that you can get credit for adding your answers.

Going the extra mile is an important aspect of "doing good work." It helps show that you're serious about your work and that you're willing to do more than the bare minimum to get by. And yes, it's easy to say "put more effort into your work," but actually following through is the hard part. If you want to move away from a harmful or unwanted mindset, the best way to do it is in steps. Maybe try adding a quote or another paragraph to your next paper, and then add a metaphor or differing opinion to your next paper. Through a process of slowly adding more and more to an assignment, you will definitely reach a point of "having done your work well. -Tyler Klinko

I think the best suggestion I have for doing good work is to have a positive attitude. I’ve noticed that when I dread a class I don’t care if I do quality work or if I even turn in the work. When I have a positive attitude on the other hand the work seems to go faster and is less draining. Unfortunately there is no magic cure for bad work attitudes; you just have to have an open mind when it comes to doing your work. You just need to realize that there is a purpose behind the work, and that it is ultimately helping you, and your future. --- Josey Jaramillo