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ENG 102 Final Reflection – Timed Writing Assignment Congratu…

ENG 102 Final Reflection – Timed Writing Assignment Congratulations on completing your First-Year Composition sequence! This final reflection serves as your final exam and celebrates your growth as a college writer and researcher. You’ve accomplished something significant this semester, and this is your chance to reflect on that journey. Assignment Overview Format: Timed writing assignment using HonorlockTime Limit: 90 minutesSubmit: Complete your reflection within the Honorlock sessionApproach: Write naturally and conversationally – this isn’t about perfection, it’s about reflecting on your learning Your Task Write a thoughtful reflection on your growth this semester in ENG 102. You don’t need to address every single point below – choose the areas that feel most meaningful to your experience and write about those. Some areas you might consider: Your Growth as a Critical Reader and Analyst How has your approach to reading and analyzing texts changed since Unit 1? What’s different about how you think about cultural messages, stories, or digital content now? Share an example of when you felt proud of your analytical thinking this semester Your Development as a Researcher What surprised you most about the research process in Unit 2? How do you feel about your ability to find, evaluate, and use sources now compared to the beginning of the semester? What was most challenging about research, and how did you work through it? Your Experience with Different Types of Writing How did writing a comparative analysis (Unit 1) differ from writing a research essay (Unit 2) or creating a digital presentation (Unit 3)? Which type of assignment felt most natural to you? Which pushed you the most? What writing skills do you feel most confident about now? Looking Forward How do you think the skills you’ve developed will help you in future classes? What questions or goals do you have for continued growth as a writer and thinker? What advice would you give to a student just starting ENG 102? Overall Reflection What are you most proud of accomplishing this semester? What was the biggest challenge you overcame? How do you feel about yourself as a college student and academic writer now compared to the beginning of the semester? Tips for Success Be specific: Use examples from your actual assignments and experiences rather than speaking in generalities. Be honest: This reflection works best when you’re genuine about both your growth and your ongoing challenges. Be conversational: Write as if you’re explaining your semester to a friend or family member who’s curious about your learning. Don’t stress about perfection: Focus on thoughtful reflection rather than perfect grammar or organization. Celebrate your accomplishments: You’ve completed a challenging course and developed important academic skills! What We’re Looking For Thoughtful self-reflection about your learning process and growth Specific examples from your coursework that demonstrate your claims Awareness of skill development across the three units Realistic understanding of your strengths and areas for continued growth Forward-thinking perspective about how your learning applies to future contexts Final Notes Remember, you’ve just completed your entire First-Year Composition sequence – that’s a significant academic achievement! This reflection is your opportunity to acknowledge your growth, celebrate your successes, and think about how you’ll carry these skills forward. Take a moment before you begin to appreciate how far you’ve come as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker. Then write about that journey with honesty and pride. You’ve got this!

Use your own materials to do the following: For this practic…

Use your own materials to do the following: For this practical, you will design a memory‑mapped 8‑bit output port for the µPAD using the data memory space and the EBI system within the ATxmega128A1U, a 82 ms timer, and utilize PortA pin 0 (PA[0]) as an input. Attach the OOTB Switch & LED Backpack for this practical. Additionally, you will [1] connect LED circuits to bits 7 through 0 of the created output port (OUT[7:0]), [2] create a continuous 164 +/-15ms periodic waveform (~82 ms low and ~82 ms high), [3] use Out[7] to output the continuous 164 ms periodic waveform, [4] only if PA[0] is one, use Out[0] to output the 164 ms periodic waveform. When PA[0] is zero set Out[0] to 0. Physically construct a memory-mapped 8-bit output port to be accessible only via the 8,192 (8k) consecutive data memory addresses starting at 0x9000. Utilize a subset of the following: a breadboard, a 74HC573 8-bit 3-state transparent latch, a 74HC574 8-bit 3-state D flip-flop, a programmable logic device (PLD), a dual-inline package (DIP) switch bank, a DIP LED bank, relevant resistor packages, the relevant OOTB components, as well as anything else appropriate. Write an assembly program to appropriately configure the EBI system for the above-mentioned context, to continually output the periodic waveform on Out[7]; also output the periodic waveform on Out[0] whenever PA[0] is true (Vcc). Note that CS0 is not available, since it is utilized by the SRAM on the OOTB Memory Base. Utilize a watch window to continuously display the register that you use to write to the output port. Add to the watch window so that it also continuously displays the value of PortA (PA[7:0]). To sufficiently demonstrate (for this practical) that the output port is enabled only for the relevant address range, before utilizing the input to determine whether to output the waveform on Out[0], write different values to the output port using four different memory locations. These four memory locations (use this ordering) are [1] the address immediately before the start of the range (0x8FFF), [2] the first address within the relevant memory range (0x9000), and [3] the last address within the range, and [4] the address immediately following the end of the range. Put a breakpoint before the first write and following each of the four write instructions. Following the last write, complete the program requirements (using the last address within the range). You are expected to demonstrate the following to a PI or Dr. Schwartz, in the same order provided: The relevant physically constructed hardware, including all logic designed with the PLD. The relevant program, code executing as specified, utilizing software breakpoints to demonstrate where the relevant chip select base address(es) are configured, where the relevant chip select size(s) are configured, and where the specified memory addresses are written to (placing a breakpoint  before the first write and then following each of the four write instructions). A watch window should display the register that you use to write to the output port and also the PortA values. Use your Waveforms and the appropriate function of your DAD to display both Out[0] and Out[7]. Also display the precise period of Out[7] using the appropriate Waveforms function. When you are finished or five minutes before the end of this practical (whichever comes first), you must zip your Microchip/Atmel Studio project along with your Quartus project and upload the resulting zip file here. Failure to upload your zip file before the end of the practical will result in a grade of zero. When you have finished your upload, use chat to let the PI know by sending READY.