I
can sum up my usual writing process in one word-procrastination. I am terrible
about waiting to even start on a paper until the last minute, and then I will
brainstorm, collect and analyze sources, and write my paper as I go, usually
starting on it hours before it is due. I
know this is definitely not the best way to write a paper, I should brainstorm
and map out my ideas, find sources and begin by writing a rough draft. I should then use my rough draft to work off
of and prepare my final paper.
I
made myself a goal this semester that I was not going to be the procrastinator
when it came to homework or writing papers, and that I would look ahead and
work on things before they are due. It’s only the second week in, and I am not
doing too well so far, but I am working on this. Life gets hectic with three
young children around me all the time, and actually sitting down to do homework
is a challenge. I am glad that this class has assignments to submit just the
rough draft, if this wasn’t due, I probably would have never done a rough
draft. I would wait until the last minute again to even start my papers. Knowing this, I will actually work on my
paper before the final draft is due, and it will make for a better paper.
Procrastinators unite! After sitting there writing my blog about how I procrastinate I never would have thought how many of the students in the class do the same thing. Then I started reading other people's blogs. There are a lot of us here. The main thing is getting it done. I have work in three classes do on three different days in a week. Last minute or not, as long as I get it in is my motto.
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad that someone shares my procrastination problem! I do, however, outline and map out my ideas. I am glad to hear that you made a goal to not procrastinate. Don't worry, you will be fine! I am a high school student, so I am trying to balance my homework from school, sports, and this class all at once. I completely understand how challenging it can be to get your work done. Good luck!
Steven, I'm glad the separate due dates for rough drafts will be helpful to you. You can apply this same concept to any part of your writing. You might give yourself a deadline for writing your introduction, a second deadline for the first half of the essay's body, and so forth. That might help you space out your writing and avoid the ill effects of procrastination.
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