The Library is A-Calling...

The library visit on Thursday was very interesting. I've always been a big fan of Academic OneFile because my Comp I teacher pushed the site, but I could never really find what I wanted with EbscoHost. It's a little ridiculous, I know, considering I've had access to EbscoHost since I started research projects in 4th grade, but the search engine always seemed too complicated for me to sit and figure out. The librarian did a good job of explaining the site, and making it seem a little more accessible. I was a little frustrated at the fact that I couldn't find a way to put the books I wanted on my eReader. It's a little hard to read a computer while your in a van with no power outlets, but it's much easier to read my little eReader.

Before I made it to the Library today I was a little unfocused in my research. I had an idea for a broad topic, but was sort of floundering to narrow it down. But between the library meeting and my discussion with Ms. Lieske, I believe I've narrowed my search down to specifically social networking, and how it has, and will continue, to change our lives. I'm in an entirely different place now than when we went to the Library on Thursday, and I feel more focused. 

Free Write

What struggles are you encountering so far with your major writing assignment? what have you done to try to overcome these struggles? Is there anything yet on the horizon (something you have not yet had to deal with) that you are worried about in regards to this project?

The biggest obstacle that I've face so far is lack of motivation and a lack of time. Of course, I will not let these get to me further into the week and into the month. Right now, I've been focusing on what needs to be done, when it needs to be done. So far, this hasn't been a problem, but I fear it soon will become one. What I really need to do is sit down, away from distractions and really dive into this project head  first. I don't see finding sources as a problem, so much as figuring out ways to accurately represent these sources in my writing. I also want to find a way to present my information in a creative manner. I would hate to bore my fellow classmates with something so plain as a simple research paper, even though I know that one of my artifacts will probably come to that. My biggest fear about this project, is that I am going to feel like I have it under control, put it on the back burner in my mind, and let the due date sneak up on me. I've had that happen in the past, and I really feel like this would not be a great time to let history repeat itself. Maybe, the way to amend this problem is to schedule time out to just work on my artifacts. I want to give my undivided attention to this project, so that I can assure that the result is the best I can produce.