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klenaIt is before midday, I have almost exactly 7 days to write and submit a 3000 word essay (and 7 days and 4 hours to write and submit a 4000 word essay).
Is it wrong of me as a student of academia to think that writing on cultural studies makes me feel a little wrong? It's highly strange to have to produce 3000 words that are my own opinion as explored and augmented with other critical commentary.
Of course, the difficult thing is that I am quite stressed at the minute and, as I have discovered from university CALM websites and depression and a myriad of other sources, when you are stressed it is difficult for you to decide on 'things'. Unfortunately, this apparently also translates to having an opinion on works of anime. I don't think it would be conducive to my grade to write a 3000 word essay on how "Spirited Away" is just, like, really pretty? And easy watching?
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No. Definitely not conducive.
Also, because this module is in the East Asian Department rather than my usual English Department hauntings, apparently there are different ways of referencing and writing the essay. This is highly perturbing!
I am totally being epic at procrastination. I am going to go to the department (pick up an essay writing guide), go to the union (pick up birthday card for granny and some brain food), try not to pull my hair out, re-watch "Spirited Away" in the library and then write at least 1000 words before midnight. Totally manageable, right?
Is it wrong of me as a student of academia to think that writing on cultural studies makes me feel a little wrong? It's highly strange to have to produce 3000 words that are my own opinion as explored and augmented with other critical commentary.
Of course, the difficult thing is that I am quite stressed at the minute and, as I have discovered from university CALM websites and depression and a myriad of other sources, when you are stressed it is difficult for you to decide on 'things'. Unfortunately, this apparently also translates to having an opinion on works of anime. I don't think it would be conducive to my grade to write a 3000 word essay on how "Spirited Away" is just, like, really pretty? And easy watching?
....
No. Definitely not conducive.
Also, because this module is in the East Asian Department rather than my usual English Department hauntings, apparently there are different ways of referencing and writing the essay. This is highly perturbing!
I am totally being epic at procrastination. I am going to go to the department (pick up an essay writing guide), go to the union (pick up birthday card for granny and some brain food), try not to pull my hair out, re-watch "Spirited Away" in the library and then write at least 1000 words before midnight. Totally manageable, right?
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Date: 2010-01-04 03:04 pm (UTC)I mean, it's not WRITING the damn 3000 words which takes time, but FINDING SUITABLE GORRAM QUOTES FROM THE GORRAM COURSE LITERATURE just because you're just a simple student and therefore you can't be expected to THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!
*pants*
Yes, I have two essays due as well: 13000 words, to be handed in on January 17. Bleeeh, I say. BLEEEH!
But here's my support, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! :-*
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Date: 2010-01-04 04:30 pm (UTC)I've just sat and re-watched "Spirited Away" and made a bunch of notes that I could easily spin 3000 words of bullshit out about. But I need critical commentary to support my thoughts. Which is a completely backwards concept to my mind - shouldn't I be supporting my own argument with my own points instead of highlighting that I am not the first person to explore this topic and probably not even close to the best exploration?
QUOTES TO BACK-UP YOUR POINTS. Dear critical context, fuck you, no love is pretty much my stand-point at the minute. >( <- and that particular Treat of a frowny face.
Fuck, 13,000 words? At least you have nearly 2 weeks? It's still sucky though. :(
Here's my support for you ♥ you are an amazing girl and I have so much faith in your abilities, it would astound people to know I am not a human grinch ;)
We can do this, honey!