9.15.2009

Hit the Ground Running

My first day of classes what a painful reminder that I am here to study.
I was assigned on Monday a 750 word paper on the nature of research and how that relates to health and social care, which is due tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. I was also given very few guidelines on what is expected for their papers. I do know they use the Harvard Referencing system, which I have never heard of. I am a APA girl myself! It is 10:46pm and I have my paper written, but I still need to do the referencing. I also have to get to school by 8:45 (when the library opens) to get the paper printed by 9am (when my class starts). Which means I have to get up at 7:45 and do the "grungy" look tomorrow...leave my flat by 8:15...which means I only have 9 hours to finish the paper and sleep! And my sleep is most likely going to be hindered because of my worries about getting a big fat red F
I know how to write papers. Actually I am sort of good at writing a paper. But, I know how to write a paper at home. I am unsure of writing one here because the papers are reviewed by an external review board. The person reviewing my paper doesn't know me. All they know about me is what they are reading! I seriously have a THOUSAND "what ifs" running through my mind regarding this whole paper writing and getting reviewed from an outside body thing. I just want to do well, but I am worried that my best isn't going to be good enough. I want to tell myself that I am just being silly, but what if I am not being silly and these worst fears happen; I fail! Sorry for this rant...I think I am going for a walk and get calmed down and reorganized mentally!

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