advice to a virgin writer

I can still remember back when I was a virgin writer. I was in high school, and very unfamiliar with the process. The thought of all the work that went into it really overwhelmed me. I didn't have a plan and just kind of made it up as I went. Now that I am a little older and have a dozen or so papers under my belt, I feel like I control the paper and the paper no longer controls me. The advice I would give to someone writing their first paper is to pick a topic you are passionate about. If the topic is given to you, then put a spin on it that makes it unique for you. Next I would say make ample time for each step in the process. Don't try to cram all the research, drafting, and proofreading into a day or two. I believe the professor will know you have done that anyway, it's pretty obvious. Lastly, I would suggest reading as much about the topic as possible. Even though you may not use all of your research, just having a widespread knowledge of the subject will ensure you get that A you are striving for. Oh....and have someone proofread your paper, preferably a friend who isn't afraid to hurt your feelings :)

It's Christmas time...so let's wrap this term up already

I'm not going to lie, as much as I have enjoyed the writing process this term, I am ready to finish proofreading and turn my paper in. This has been a re-learning experience for me. I enjoyed writing term papers in my first round of college years ago so I assumed I would do well in this course. I have proved my self correct. I love putting my thought together on paper and seeing the final project. It gives me a great sense of accomplishment knowing the words on the screen are my thoughts...and only mine. No one did this for me. I had some great advice along the way but ultimately, I can take pride in the finished product. I want to say thank you to a wonderful professor who is always available and gives in abundance. I am sure we can all agree on that. I have absorbed so many tips and tricks from her this term. I am sure those will stay with me through my journey as a KU student and beyond.

Will I continue my blog after this term?

Although I really love to blog, I don't think I will find time to after this course. Since it required for class, I have a good reason to blog. My time is stretched so thin these days between school work and family, I am doing good just to make five minutes to do this blog each week. I have enjoyed the process of blogging though. It is kind of like therapy for me, a short, uninterrupted therapy.