# Extra Credit

You have the opportunity to earn up to 8% extra credit in this course. Think of this extra credit as a form of grade "insurance": it can help offset potential lost points due to unforeseen circumstances that might prevent you from submitting certain course deliverables. Taking advantage of extra credit can provide a helpful cushion and safeguard your overall grade.


To earn the 8% extra credit, you must fill out a row or column of this bingo card. Expectations and deliverables of each item is provided below.


|   |   |   |   |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attend research symposium |  Insightful Ed Discussion engagement |  Attend 3x office hours | Do course evaluation |
| ELI5 Ed Discussion post | Attend seminar & share thoughts | Do course evaluation | Share research paper & thoughts | 
| Attend 2x office hours | Attend research symposium | Insightful Ed Discussion engagement | Attend seminar & share thoughts | 
| Do course evaluation | Real-world example Ed Discussion post | Attend research symposium | Attend 2x office hours | 
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## Submission Instructions
To submit your extra credit, compile all required documentation and evidence for a completed row or column of the bingo card into a single PDF. Upload this PDF to Canvas to receive credit.


## Activity Descriptions and Requirements

Below are the detailed descriptions and requirements for each activity on the extra credit bingo card:

- **Attend a research symposium:** Each spring, the UW community hosts a variety of research showcases, often in the form of poster sessions. If you haven’t attended one before, this is a great opportunity to explore new research. To complete this task, attend a symposium, take a photo of yourself at the event, and write a short paragraph describing the most interesting work you discovered. Some suggested events include:
    - A&A SHARC Event (May 26th)
    - UW Undergraduate Research Symposium (May 15th)
    - Symposia hosted by your department or another department (ask friends or check department calendars!)

- **Insightful Ed Discussion engagement:** Engage thoughtfully on Ed Discussion by making an original, insightful post or by meaningfully contributing to an existing discussion. Insightful engagement can include drawing connections between different topics, posing thought-provoking questions (with your reasoning or hypotheses), or carefully clarifying where you are confused about the course material. If you answer another student’s question, aim to clarify concepts, deepen the conversation, or explore open-ended questions—your goal is to enrich the discussion, not just provide a solution. To complete this item, include a link to your post.

- **Attend office hours:** Meaningfully participate in office hours. This could mean asking thoughtful questions about homework, discussing your project, or engaging in a substantive conversation about course material. Collaborating with classmates during office hours is also encouraged if you’re actively working through course content. Simply stopping by briefly or asking one quick question does *not* fulfill the requirement. Submission must include a photo of yourself at office hours and a brief description of what you worked on or discussed.

- **Complete the course evaluation:** Fill out the end-of-quarter course evaluation for this class. As proof, provide a screenshot showing confirmation of your submission (ensure that your actual responses or personal feedback remain hidden). Submit this screenshot as your evidence.

- **ELI5 Ed Discussion post:** Create an Ed Discussion post on a course-related topic, but explain it as if you’re speaking to someone with minimal background in the subject—an “Explain Like I’m 5” (ELI5) style post. Make your explanations clear and accessible. Provide the link to your post to complete this item.

- **Attend a seminar and share your reflections:** Go to a research seminar on campus and share your reflections. You can either (a) make an Ed Discussion post summarizing what you learned or any questions you have (include the link), or (b) submit a short written paragraph detailing your insights. Be sure to include the seminar’s name/description and a photo of yourself attending as evidence.

- **Share a research paper and your thoughts:** If you come across a research paper that you find interesting or that might benefit your classmates, write about it on Ed Discussion. Your post should include a summary of the paper as well as your own reflections or questions about its content. To complete this task, share the link to your post.



*Note:* For events requiring photographic proof (such as office hours, research symposia, or seminars), you have a couple of options: you can take a selfie at the event (which adds a bit of fun to the process), or you may take a photo with your student ID card clearly visible in the foreground and the event setting in the background. Choose whichever option you prefer—just be sure the photo clearly shows your participation.