The research continues…

So I never knew how difficult a research paper would be untill now.  I am honestly driving myself to my own limit.  I am working so hard on getting this paper done, and when one paragraph is finished I find it very difficult to start the next.  I almost feel like I am not smart enough to do this.  I am for sure going to need a little more time.  With all the intent to do good on this paper I hope that my request is granted.  I mean this has to be the most worst thing ever right now.  I am beyond stressed and I just don’t know what to do.  All is well that ends well.

So for the past two weeks I have been working on my research for the underground railroad and I found doing this topic that it was a little over my head. Recently, like just yesterday I have decided to change my topic.  I am now doing the Atlantic Slave Trade and I find myself in a better direction.  I know that it is like a last minute thing, but I strongly think that I do things better at the last minute.  My manuscript is due on the first, and believe me I am dreading every minute up to that day.  This is my first real research paper that I have ever done in my life, so I am a little nervous!  Although I am very eager to find out the conclusion to my paper; the overall grade.  Wish me tons of luck!  I am going to need it.

The Multicultural Art Fair

I had so much fun in class, we went to the Multicultural Arts fair and it was beyond what i expected it to be.  I had over indulged in many cultural foods and experience.  I am regretting my henna tattoo though, it looks kind of funny.  I tried this Iraqi salad of some sort and I didn’t really like it to much, but it was definitely worth a try.  I also learned that there are some words in the Iraqi language that are pronounced the same as in English, which I though was pretty cool.  I really like the dancers to.  If I tired to balance a basket of candles on my head, I would be in some serious trouble that is for sure.  I think it was a good experience and I would definitely recommend everyone to go there, even to just get a glimpse of everything will be breathtaking

I found a topic

So I have decided that I am going to do my research on the Underground Railroad.  I am going to base it off of Detroit, because if you didn’t know, Detroit is the final stop to freedom!  Just imagine walking thousands of miles.  Yes the slaves from the south ran miles and miles to get to Canada to regain their freedom.  I think that it is amazing.  What do you think about it?

Blank Minded!

I still do not know what I want to do my research topic on and i dont know where to begin. I am going to the library today to try and figure something out, wish me luck.  I took the chapter 5 and 6 quiz, it was easy.  But number question number two needs to be fixed.  Good luck if you have yet to take it!

I need to be more serious!

  So it is my first semester here at Scraft, and it was not as easy as I though it was going to be.  Not to mention that I took four classes to start with.  I find that I need to take school a little more serious than I have been latley.  I dont have a computer so that does stop me from doing a lot of the homework assignments that I need to do or emails that I may need to write or send for that matter.  Oh and another thing I did have this boy on my mind but now that I ended things with him for a while, I know that I can concentrate on school the way that I want to.  And its not so much that he stopped me or I didnt do  it because of him I just thought about him a lot.  But thats over and I am on a fresh start, so I am happy. 

What should my research topic be?

  I am stumped once again.  I don’t know what I want to do for my research topic, and not even one thing comes to mind.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks!

Its all about the Myspace.

  So as young teenage kids begin to explore the world, they find things a long the way that can help express themselves.  For instance My-space.  They can post their favorite picture, play their favorite song and even have the coolest background that best represents who they are.  But is this really who they are as a person.  I am no one to judge my-space, I will admit I have an account but in all honesty I am not all that interested.  I find myself just liking that I can have a glimpse on what people are doing with their life.  For instance the ex-boyfriend, or maybe even his new girlfriend that you can sit and stare at until your face turns blue contemplating whether or not she is prettier than you.  Or even to just be noisy on someone else that you don’t know.  We all want to know what we don’t know.  I think that the pictures the people put on their my-space represent themselves well.  I mean you have the people that show off how skinny they are or how big there abs are, or what sexy face they can pose next.  But you also have the simple who have just a simple picture of themselves trying to look their best, or have an icon so you don’t know who they are at all.  Or even better, block you from seeing past their picture.  The people, including myself post these things just to say here I am see what I am all about and tell me what you think.  Insecure?  Maybe.  But I think its just knowing that you might think your better than the next person who comes along to look at your my-space and that makes you feel ten times better.  I plead guilty!

Is It a sloppy website?

   Today  in class we discussed what websites would be good to use when looking up research.  We came up with many ideas, but how do you know if the website is a 100% with there accusations; the facts the show in the paragraph.  This is a list of things that would represent it is a sloppy site:

1. First the author; do we know who wrote it. Was it a fourth grader or was it a 4 year college student for example.

2.  Who is the publisher?

3.  What does the website look like?

                    *is there any spelling or graphic errors?

4. Does it have a date?  How long ago was this information processed.

So when you are out there doing your research, this is a list of four things that will help you decide if it is a sloppy site.

Chapter 3 and 4.

I just got done taking my chapter 3 and 4 test, and I was so nervous.  I think that I did ok.  When it comes to taking test, I am always the one to panic.  I want to know my grade then that very moment or it bugs me for a long time.  I am always the type of peson that is confident in myself but at the same time think I am going to fail to.  I question myself “do I need to read the question one more time so I understand it,” “should I go back and change that answer?”.  These are the few things that pop into my head when I am taking a test.  For once I wish my consience would be on my side.  But the good news is I am glad that one is over and I can start to study for my next one.  Is there anyone out there thats just like me? LOL