This block is starting off with an essay based piece of work. 1600 approx. This unit is going to be more contextual which is always good when you’re learning about something you’re interested in.
In this lesson we looked at different ways to document our research, tools for writing and the library services to help with our references. We also had a quick recap on a few things from the last unit which I found useful.
Next we started to think about good topics for discussion. What direction do we want to bring our essays in? Is the question too broad? Is it too opinionated for a research topic? etc… I started thinking about taking mine in the direction of art therapy as this has been the base of my practice for a while now. Maybe look at the effects of VR or whether VR has good and bad health benefits.
Essay Structure Guide:
Introduction
Literature Review
Research Methodology
Findings or Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References / Bibliography (Harvard)
EXERCISE 1 – Skills, Resources & Knowledge:
My Skills: Planning, Drawing, Technology, Reading, Writing
My Resources: Time, Electronics, Library
My Knowledge: Subject, Research, Processes, Observation
EXERCISE 2 – Expanding on Past Success:
Out of those skills the ones I think are adequate for my current needs are reading, writing and using technology.
The ones I need to develop for my future needs are all of them.
And the areas that need improvement are mainly my reading, writing, drawing and my time management.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Learning need: Reading
How Will I Improve?: Reading more frequently or use audio books
Timescale: End of Year 1.
Learning need: Writing, Drawing
How Will I Improve?: Practice over time will naturally improve.
No Timescale.
Learning need: Time Management
How Will I Improve?: Less Procrastination
Timescale: Quick as Possible