In Phase 1 of IS101 through the first three quarters of this phase, I felt I had done everything to a tee, yet towards the latter end, I had let up on the amount of time spent focusing on the course, which also showed in my time management and finishing assignments/projects ahead of time, as I usually have done. Going into this next phase I really want to be ahead and above of my assignments and spend more time on my bonus quizzes. Starting the day, every time class ends, I would like to do two to three chapters of LabSim before the day even ends. Also, a goal of mine is to finish and take my Excel exam before the intended time, being well prepared, and getting ahead in moving forward into the next phase.
The topic I chose is (4.10.2 Footnotes, Endnotes, and Advanced Citations). While learning this segment, it for one, honestly showed me something I had no idea Word could even use, but after learning it, I understood just how useful it is. Plenty of times, while typing up a paper, when describing something I may want to reiterate or go in depth on what I'm speaking of, yet it could be viewed as unprofessional and a sentence/paragraph dragging on too long. With this work-around specifically footnotes and endnotes, it makes those situations possible in a format that is more precise and even informative for the individual or persons reviewing that paper. I viewed this as a great benefit in how I can write papers in the near future.
As of this moment, I have already taken the MO-110 Word certification exam. Considering that, I prepared by doing the multiple C.2 through C.3 tasks. Specifically, I spent two to three hours a day of that exam week doing those assignments over and over again while prioritizing the ones I got wrong, making sure I had gotten them right the next time.
In conclusion, I have a positive outlook on this class as I move towards Phase 2. While knowing if I do what is required of the class and complete my assignments on time there's only one outcome for me, and it's to learn new things and succeed.
