Grad school is stupid.
Or maybe it isn't and it's just that I am.
I'm supposed to be writing a paper. I was supposed to have written it yesterday. But here's the thing--it's the first one. I've been in class, doing lots of reading/discussion, but...it's my first paper since I've been back in school. Let me explain what this does to your psyche. It makes you insane. That's what it does. I haven't written a paper in ELEVEN YEARS, people. And when I was writing them, I never had to use the APA format. And...I feel a lot stupider than I did 11 years ago. For real. I was thinking about it yesterday while I stared at my empty Word document...what happened in the past 11 years that made me think I don't have anything intelligent to say? Funny? Sure. Smart? Not so fast.
So. I have an abstract written. And my first paragraph...kind of. And I'm sitting here still avoiding it and blogging for heaven's sake. Did I mention it's due tonight? Yeah.
Okay. I have to make this happen. Not sure how, but....wish me luck.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Well, if I know the paper writing process, you'll be back to read comments. Good luck! You can do it!
luck!!!
Thought this might help-or not...
How to Write a College Paper (someone sent this to me while in college)
1. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a well lighted place with
plenty of freshly sharpened pencils.
2. Read over the assignment carefully, to make certain you
understand it.
3. Walk down to the vending machines and buy some coffee to help you
concentrate.
4. Stop off at the third floor, on the way back and visit with your
friend from class. If your friend hasn't started the paper yet
either, you can both walk to McDonalds and buy a hamburger to help you concentrate. If your friend shows you his paper, typed,
double-spaced,and bound in one of those irritating see-thru plastic
folders,drop him.
5. When you get back to your room, sit in a straight, comfortable
chair in a clean, well lighted place with plenty of freshly
sharpened pencils.
6. Read over the assignment again to make absolutely certain you
understand it.
7. You know, you haven't written to that kid you met at camp since
fourth grade. You'd better write that letter now and get it out of
the way so you can concentrate.
8. Go look at your teeth in the bathroom mirror.
9. Listen to one of your favorite CDs and that's it, I mean it,
as soon as it's over you are going to start that paper.
10. Rearrange all of your CDs into alphabetical order.
11. Phone your friend on the third floor and ask if he's started
writing yet. Exchange derogatory remarks about your teacher, the
course, the university, and the world at large.
12. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a clean, well lighted
place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils.
13. Read over the assignment again; roll the words across your
tongue; savor its special flavor.
14. Check the newspaper listings to make sure you aren't missing
something truly worthwhile on TV. NOTE: When you have a paper due in
less than 12 hours, anything on TV from Masterpiece Theater to Sgt.
Preston of the Yukon is truly worthwhile, with these exceptions: a)Pro Bowler's Tour b) any movie starring Don Ameche.
15. Catch the last hour of Soul Brother of Kung Fu on channel 26.
16. Phone your friend on the third floor to see if he was watching.
Discuss the finer points of the plot.
17. Go look at your tongue in the bathroom mirror.
18. Look through your roommate's book of pictures from home. Ask who
everyone is.
19. Sit down and do some serious thinking about your plans for the
future.
20. Open your door and check to see if there are any mysterious
trench-coated strangers lurking in the hall.
21. Sit in a straight, comfortable chair in a clean, well lighted
place with plenty of freshly sharpened pencils.
22. Read over the assignment one more time, just for the hell of it.
23. Scoot your chair across the room to the window and watch the
sunrise.
24. Lie face down on the floor and moan.
*I would like to add my own personal #25-fake a sickness, skip the class and stay in bed.
it's wednesday now. is school still stupid?
By the way, since you haven't been posting, you know what time it is.
RELEASE, THE RACCOOOOOONS!!
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