I am currently working on "chapter 2" of my research paper. This is my chapter for Literature Review. I have to write summaries for nine other research studies already completed about or related to my topic. It's crazy and I'm horrible at it, but I think I've finally got my head wrapped around it. My plan is to have ALL the summaries written before I leave for break. That way all I have to do is revise and write transitions before I turn it in. It is due during spring break, but that's wonderful because is had been due on Monday (which would NOT have been happening for me!).
I have (finally) started my practicum, which is the fancy name for student teaching in the library. I am at the high school in Jesup. It's been very productive which is another way of saying stressful! My second placement will start after break and I'll be in a Cedar Falls elementary school. I'm hoping that will be a lot less stressful since I already have a lot of experience working in that setting. Cross your fingers!
I am so glad that I took Media Planning and Production this semester! Prof. Marchasani is one of my favorite teachers ever. That said, it's been a busy class. We have four assignments, one class presentation, one mid-term, and a final project. The goal was to get all but the final project done by Spring Break, that's a lot of work to fit in half a semester. But it worked. We just got done with the last presentation and assignments this week. The mid-term is take home and will be due when we get back from break. It's been a busy couple of weeks! I hope we get our final project stated right away. It would be kind of nice to keep up this crazy pace and get done a little early. I'd like to be less stressed at the end of this semester!
So, as I'm working in this library I've been doing something horrible...I've found more books to read! Like my "to read" list wasn't already a mile longer than it should be! Now I'm seeing interesting books coming across the desk and browsing the shelves to see what kind of collection she keeps. I don't think I've walked out of that library without adding another book to my list! It's driving me up the wall!!! Here's a small sampling of what I look forward to reading...SOMEDAY...
