Hours and hours of staring at the computer screen. Researching on several topics over and over again until finally deciding on which to write on. Writing and rewriting essays. Redoing posters (and an attempt to create a video). Indeed, this has to be the most tiring, most energy and time-consuming assessment ever given.
Well, I actually thought that this would be easy, and sort of underestimated the task, but now I realize that I should have used all the time given as effectively as possible, which I failed to do. Nevertheless, now it's all over. (Phew)
I know, I know, from every task and mistake made there lies a moral. And I guess I did learn a few things from this assessment task.
First things first. I learnt NOT to play around when we are given the time to work. There is always a time to play, and a time to get things done, pronto. I learnt NOT to mess around, because now I see that I really needed the time that was given to finish the task (without having to cram up the night before the assessment was due). Managing time is part of the process as well, and I think I did not really manage my time well. But never mind, there will always be a next time, right? And I guess I learnt my lesson, I don't deserve sleeping tonight.
Partial essays will have to be the hardest to write. Yes, they do look simple, but NO, they are the most difficult ones to write. I wasted most of my time on the complete essay, when I should have thought of the partial essays as well. I didn't realize something so simple could be so hard.
Drafts. Drafts. Drafts. Guess it was my fault for not handing in drafts that now I'm all messed up (don't worry, if you think you'll look horrible tomorrow, I'll comfort you somehow, because I will look hideously horrendous). I really should put more time to my work, and not underestimate tasks (especially not assessment tasks) anymore.
At first I thought that the task given was a little pointless (sorry, but at least I am being honest and have changed my mind?) but now I see that this is a good practice for better citing and avoiding plagiarism. I also got a little insight on the iPod Touch 2G, and I think I am pretty much convinced and persuaded by my own poster and research. IT IS JUST SO COOL! (If you are reading this maybe you might just get a hint on what to buy for someone's birthday! Wait. Who's that someone? I don't know! Or do I?)
P.S: I think writing blogs is fun. Wonder if I will start my own blog? Maybe not.
Jessica Herliani Tanoesoedibjo
Class 11.1
Academic Year 2009
English Assessment Task 3: Academic Writing
June 7, 2009
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