~free to focus~

GOALS:

Create and refine my preliminary outline.  In class a few days ago when Sarah assigned the preliminary outline, I began writing down a chart of the three main overarching themes of both of my research paper books.  That allowed me to get a visual of what topics I had the most or least evidence on, which helped me in thinking about the structure of my paper.  My goal now is to create a preliminary outline that works with the three themes I have now.  Although it's likely that this outline will morph as the writing process continues, I am hoping I can create an outline that I don't need to change much.

ACTIVITIES:

While gathering notes on the three main themes that I have noticed in both of my books, I discovered other topics that tied two themes together, or brought up a whole new perspective.  Although many of them I couldn't use in my paper because it wouldn't be helpful, it was really interesting to learn about all the different analyses and critical thinking about both books, as well as Hemingway himself.  I stayed on task all week in class, and now with the stress of coordinating the Benefit Concert behind me, I can focus a lot more on the research paper.

PROBLEMS:

I feel as though this week was not very problematic.  I am a bit worried about finalizing a preliminary outline, because I am picky about my writing, but I have to remember that it can be changed!

REFLECTIONS:

I am proud of myself for juggling multiple tasks of high responsibility this week.  When I make it through tough weeks like this one, I am reminded that I CAN succeed at something, no matter how daunting it may seem beforehand. :)