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.
Looking back, I can say that the easiest and best way for me to combat my problem is to actually sit down and get to work. I really like the idea of scheduling time to work on it through my outlook calendar, so I will definitely do that.
ReplyDeleteHi Samantha,
ReplyDeleteI think that you are correct when you say that the problem here is that the topic is quite large and that it is often written about by an older audience. Earlier in the semester I mentioned to you that I had some sources for another class I am teaching. Don't feel obligated to use these, but here they are if you want them:
Is Google Making us Stupid?
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/6868/
Pencils to Pixels
http://www.english.illinois.edu/-people-/faculty/debaron/essays/pencils.htm
Lazy Eyes
http://www.slate.com/id/2193552
Let me know if you have any questions,
Instructor Lieske