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Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by Top 10 blogs in education « harrietstakeoneducation

Top 10 blogs in education « harrietstakeoneducation — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:51:27 +0000

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Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by Martin

Martin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:31:27 +0000

I recognise so much of this. I remember some of my tutors explaining how they’d be happy to provide feedback and constructive comment, but that it was a gradual process as opposed to a ‘final hour’ touch-up exercise. That’s where I fell down with my dissertation. I should have engaged more with my tutor over the course of the year, rather than at the final furlong.

Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by Martin

Martin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:33 +0000

I like what you say about ideas. That’s what I take the phrase “write drunk, edit sober” to mean. Get the ideas out, write to your heart’s content, and say what you like even if it’s the middle of the night. But once you’ve done that, always leave time to return to make it shine.

Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by Martin

Martin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:07 +0000

Yes, without the right mindset, you can’t do yourself justice. And what are the chances that you’ll conjure up the right mindset at the last possible moment, with no other opportunity left available? I imagine the number of people who truly thrive on the last-minute method is low. Procrastination is a very different thing!

Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by sequenturverbe

sequenturverbe — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:11:11 +0000

Reblogged this on Sequentur Verbe and commented: As a tutor, I often work with students who've left an essay until the last moment. It rarely works. All too often, they are scrambling in a panic to find that last remaining reference, while at the same time asking a tutor to review what they've written, then dashing off to class with a paper that has been inadequately reviewed and a citation that isn't quite what was needed.

Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by Psychology Char Paul (@psitutor4psych)

Psychology Char Paul (@psitutor4psych) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:17:38 +0000

All nighters work for me ideas wise, but the structure and communication as well as correct formatting, just doesn’t happen. I encourage the students to see thinking, reflecting and writing as an art form,

Comment on Last-minute Essays: Should you REALLY be pulling an all-nighter? by maturestudenthanginginthere

maturestudenthanginginthere — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:21:49 +0000

I can get very close to a deadline, but all nighters don’t work for me. I don’t mind working close to a deadline to get something finished but I think an all nighter feels too much like a punishment. I don’t think that puts you in the right frame of mind to produce the quality of work you are really looking for. Some folks really feel that this adrenalin rush is necessary, but I disagree. Get close, but not too close. Thanks for this. Great post.

Comment on How To Make the Most of YOUR Student Experience by Martin

Martin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:35:47 +0000

Indeed, many to be had along the way. An adventure full of adventures!

Comment on How To Make the Most of YOUR Student Experience by Char Psych Tutor Mentor

Char Psych Tutor Mentor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:00:58 +0000

The student experience is an Adventure!!!

Comment on Right Revision & Perfect Preparation: 23 Pre-Exam Tips by Prof. Dr. Klenke

Prof. Dr. Klenke — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:01:45 +0000

what a brilliant collection of tipps – i will recommend this to my students – thanks!!