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lealphachienne · 05-27-2005, 05:46 PM

I'm much better at creative writing. This whole business of proper grammer, bibliographies, word counts, and MLA style of writing is for the birds. I currently have an assignment to write 2 750-1000 word essays on a controversial subject. One essay supports the topic, the other doesn't. I'm up to 439 words, which has taken 3 days to come up with. I can blab all day long, but it takes much more effort to write in all done in a way that makes sense. If I'm having trouble now, what am I going to do for the 5000 word report due at the end of the semester????? Arghhhhhhh!

eyesthatkissu · 05-27-2005, 05:54 PM

Stick to the basics girl! Essays traditionally have those same 5 basic areas. Introduction, where you introduce your 3 points. The three points, and the closing statements. Lame lame lame! If you need help with opinions... feel free to hit me up girlfriend! I'm filled with them!

lealphachienne · 05-29-2005, 08:46 PM

Okay, I can breath for a minute. Just completed that silly lesson. It just took so long. The next few look less intense. Did I say the last assignment I got an A on? I hope I'm not going to disappoint the instructor when he gives me a C on this one. I just didn't have it in me to do a better job. (Perfectionist me

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Baron Patrick · 05-29-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lealphachienne

Okay, I can breath for a minute. Just completed that silly lesson. It just took so long. The next few look less intense. Did I say the last assignment I got an A on? I hope I'm not going to disappoint the instructor when he gives me a C on this one. I just didn't have it in me to do a better job. (Perfectionist me

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Hi Marie;

If it makes you feel any better, I've been doing that for almost two years. I'm working on my masters degree in Information Systems, and we do a LOT of papers - MLA format, with references. On top of that, we have a team project every class. I DREAM MLA format!!

I'm SICK of MLA!!!

On a better note, I've 5 weeks remaining in my last class and I will have my degree!!

Keep going, one day at a time - I know you can do it!

lealphachienne · 05-30-2005, 08:12 AM

COngrats...it must feel so invigorating being only 5 weeks away! I can't wait until I reach that point......it seems soooooo far away

I really don't like MLA format. I'm more familiar with APA. APA is what I learned in high school. Also, since I'm distance learning, it takes a bit more time to wrap my mind around things. I don't have a classroom full of people to brainstorm off of. Plus, it's difficult to ask the instructor questions. It takes a few days from him to respond back. In spite of the challenges, I do get to work at my own pace. I get inspirations at the oddest times of the day!