The main struggle I have at this moment when writing my research project assignment, is actually overcoming distractions and figuring our what to do. I feel like I don't know exactly what I can work ahead on, so I sometimes have to coast from assignment to assignment. I also find it hard to make time for research and writing for this assignment amongst all the other work I have to do for my other classes.
In order to combat these distractions and studying habits, I am trying to devote a little time each day or a specific day of the week to Comp II work. In that time I can do my blog posts, research, brainstorm, and do many other activities associated with my project. This time can also be used to work ahead in case I happen to fall back into a pattern of coasting along.
The one major thing that concerns me about the future of the my project is the artifacts. I don't consider myself a creative person, so I feel like I can't rely on my creativity to produce a wonderful artifact. I am also concerned about what types of artifacts I should create, because currently I don't know exactly what types of artifacts I want to create for this class. I am hoping that once I have done more research on my project that my ideas of artifacts will solidify. Once I know what I want out of my artifacts, much of the stress surrounding the project will be lifted for me.
I did some more thinking as to what I can do to combat my studying habits over the weekend. I have decided that I will attempt to devote between 30 minutes to 1 hour each day to studying and researching my topic for Composition 112.
ReplyDeleteIf this doesn't work well with me then I will try to devote one of my weekdays to mostly focus on finishing things for my project as well as research.
Hopefully I will be able to conquer my laziness with this plan and be able to work ahead to ease stress later!
Matt,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are trying to combat your procrastination before you are hit by it. I notice that it has been a few days since you have posted and I wonder if you are still worried about the artifacts. I hope that since I posted the list of due dates more clearly this week you have a better idea of what you should be devoting your time to right now.
Please let me know if you are still confused or worried about these issues,
Instructor Lieske