I have now totally decided that TMA03 is not going to be my favourite. I am bored with the reading for it but have typed 4 pages of random paragraphs to take to Lanzarote to make part 1 of 500 words which is okay because it is just talking about figures from 5 tables which are pretty much confined to education and employment. Part 2 for 1000 words is a little more tricky.
Started reading about social disorder during an extremely quiet day at work today. It's definietly more interesting than the identities of people in Blaenau Gwent!! (sorry to residents of Blaenau Gwent, I am not in anyway calling you boring, I'm just tired of looking at your census info). Maybe a trip to Blaenau Gwent is in order if I haven't just totally offended the residents.
Think I have got a little carried away because I have now pressed the button for DSE212 for October 2011. I really wish that this was the one that I was going to start in February rather than ED209 as after doing a little research, DSE212 gives good grounding for ED209.
Bought a USB stick for my college work and other stuff. Went for 4GB HP stick at £9.99 that goes on my keyring...........pray I don't loose it.
Didn't get to see Saw 3D the other night due to it being sold out, went to see RED instead which was totally cool. Iconic picture of Helen Mirren dressed a a white evening dress with what appears to be an Uzi........ very cool.
Hopefully my offer letter from new job should be with me on Monday so that I can go and enjoy Alton Towers on Tuesday and hand my notice in on Wednesday......... fron then it will be all va va voom
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Thursday, 28 October 2010
ED209 Registration papers
The registration papers for ED209 have arrived today and am actually going to pay monthly for this one. I managed to write some notes on Chapter 4 last night for DD101 and am really struggling with the explanation for 'Discourse', in my mind it seems similar to stereotypes but I think I have got this really wrong. Was thinking of asking my tutor however I am a little too far ahead for this to be a real option at the moment. After a week of pure study in Lanzarote and hopefully returning with drafts for both TMA03 and TMA04 (I did say that I needed to get ahead!!!) I will question it if I am still struggling. I would like to have TMA05 done during Christmas and a lot of reading towards TMA06 with only TMA07 to mix with ED209. Simples...........she says!!!
Sending my brother to pick up my offer letter from new job tomorrow else I won't be able to hand in notice on Saturday like I plan. Going to take my boss to Crazy Bear so hopefully the beautiful surroundings will help divert his attention from me abandoning him.
Off to see Saw 3D tonight............. OMG, I love Halloween!!!!!!!!
Sending my brother to pick up my offer letter from new job tomorrow else I won't be able to hand in notice on Saturday like I plan. Going to take my boss to Crazy Bear so hopefully the beautiful surroundings will help divert his attention from me abandoning him.
Off to see Saw 3D tonight............. OMG, I love Halloween!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
New Job & TMA02
Went for 2nd interview yesterday with new car firm and found out a few hours later that I got it........... More money, better company car, better prospects and a potentially super cool boss. Whoop whoop. Hopefully December 1st start.
Downside is that I won't be able to have as much time to study at work although suspect this is normal for most OU students so can't really complain.
I have completed all 1250 words for TMA02, now I just have to put it all together, reference the end and reflect...... Simples (maybe)
Been looking for a flash USB stick since Sunday, just want a cheap one that will also act as a keyring, will have shopped the world before I eventually purchase I think.
Downside is that I won't be able to have as much time to study at work although suspect this is normal for most OU students so can't really complain.
I have completed all 1250 words for TMA02, now I just have to put it all together, reference the end and reflect...... Simples (maybe)
Been looking for a flash USB stick since Sunday, just want a cheap one that will also act as a keyring, will have shopped the world before I eventually purchase I think.
Friday, 22 October 2010
Essay Help 1
I am hoping this helps others am me!!
On essays less than 2500 words (all of DD101!!)
Introduction - 200 words - no referencing - Signpost what you are going to write in the main body
Main Body - Each paragraph is a different point - Each point should be around 150 words (this is not by any means exact, it is just a guide)
Conclusion - 150 words - Do not mention new material - Do not reference
Therefore if you were doing a 750 word assignment then you could make around 2 points and a 1000 word assignment will give you 4 etc...
Don't forget to alphabeticalise your references and italicise your book names.
I am sure there will be more tips as I got along, will just have to wait for my TMAs to start coming back through.
On essays less than 2500 words (all of DD101!!)
Introduction - 200 words - no referencing - Signpost what you are going to write in the main body
Main Body - Each paragraph is a different point - Each point should be around 150 words (this is not by any means exact, it is just a guide)
Conclusion - 150 words - Do not mention new material - Do not reference
Therefore if you were doing a 750 word assignment then you could make around 2 points and a 1000 word assignment will give you 4 etc...
Don't forget to alphabeticalise your references and italicise your book names.
I am sure there will be more tips as I got along, will just have to wait for my TMAs to start coming back through.
Update
Thought I would just make a general update to remind myself where I am in all this.
Went to see Paranormal Activity 2 last night, took mum, very glad she doesn't scare easy really, she ain't no spring chicken no more. It was okay and makes you jump but not as good as the first one however.... it is wise to see th efirst one before this as they link in!!!
Dummy TMA - 100% whoop whoop...... will enjoy this as I'm pretty certain that it will be the only one in 4 years unless I have turned in to some sort of genius!!
TMA01 - Submitted today....... found another nerd on the forum who had submitted to stop himself going loopy amending it constantly, so felt it was wise to do the same. This was a hard question as there is actually never a mention of inequalities in the material so you have to decide for yourself what are and what aren't. This TMA was made harder by the fact that it was the first. Will post my rules of essays v.soon in case it helps anyone.
TMA02 - Still very much in draft form. Found this a fair bit easier than the first although have written far too much and want to include the world. Will never look at Tescos the same way again and in fact my even boycott the place in favour of Waitrose..... Consumer society is a hard world
TMA03 - In note form. Have read the 3 chapters, the audio stuff and played with the online activities. Decided that all the stuff for this is in Chapter 4 in the big book, the audio bit on identities and the Companion. Part 1 is pretty straight foward and doesn't really need a lot of reading, it is a lot more quantitative so as long as you can compare percentages then it isn't brain science as you don't need to explain, just discuss. Part 2 however is a different ball game. In the beginning I was a little lost to say the least, I have now cottoned on to it a little and know what it wants me to do but it is going to take a lot of note taking and reading.
TMA04 - I see the question and am looking forward to the study to be honest. It is Psychology based it appears
Went to see Paranormal Activity 2 last night, took mum, very glad she doesn't scare easy really, she ain't no spring chicken no more. It was okay and makes you jump but not as good as the first one however.... it is wise to see th efirst one before this as they link in!!!
Dummy TMA - 100% whoop whoop...... will enjoy this as I'm pretty certain that it will be the only one in 4 years unless I have turned in to some sort of genius!!
TMA01 - Submitted today....... found another nerd on the forum who had submitted to stop himself going loopy amending it constantly, so felt it was wise to do the same. This was a hard question as there is actually never a mention of inequalities in the material so you have to decide for yourself what are and what aren't. This TMA was made harder by the fact that it was the first. Will post my rules of essays v.soon in case it helps anyone.
TMA02 - Still very much in draft form. Found this a fair bit easier than the first although have written far too much and want to include the world. Will never look at Tescos the same way again and in fact my even boycott the place in favour of Waitrose..... Consumer society is a hard world
TMA03 - In note form. Have read the 3 chapters, the audio stuff and played with the online activities. Decided that all the stuff for this is in Chapter 4 in the big book, the audio bit on identities and the Companion. Part 1 is pretty straight foward and doesn't really need a lot of reading, it is a lot more quantitative so as long as you can compare percentages then it isn't brain science as you don't need to explain, just discuss. Part 2 however is a different ball game. In the beginning I was a little lost to say the least, I have now cottoned on to it a little and know what it wants me to do but it is going to take a lot of note taking and reading.
TMA04 - I see the question and am looking forward to the study to be honest. It is Psychology based it appears
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
TMA01 Complete
I can no longer work on TMA01, I have now in my mind finished it and don't want to look at it again till my grade comes back. My references are in alaphabetical order, I've put may name, PI no, DD101 and TMA01 on it, pages are numbered, there is a word count and finally I am within it. I must now think to myself that it is only worth 5% of a course which doesn't actually count towards my final degree but somehow I still want to do well in it. Will hand it in on Monday 1st November I think, doubt it is any advantage to hand it in earlier.
Onto TMA02 which actually appears to be a little more straight forward especially as one of the online activities is pretty much the essay plan for it. I have done all the reading and know what I want to put in but am well above word count so will need trimming.
Started all the reading for TMA03, the first part of which shouldn't be too tough and may start on that fairly soon as it's quantitative but part 2 will require stuff from the redaing of chapter 4,5 & 6.
Booking to go away 11th-18th November to the Canaries for a little last minute sunshine OU stuff will be travelling with me I suspect.
Onto TMA02 which actually appears to be a little more straight forward especially as one of the online activities is pretty much the essay plan for it. I have done all the reading and know what I want to put in but am well above word count so will need trimming.
Started all the reading for TMA03, the first part of which shouldn't be too tough and may start on that fairly soon as it's quantitative but part 2 will require stuff from the redaing of chapter 4,5 & 6.
Booking to go away 11th-18th November to the Canaries for a little last minute sunshine OU stuff will be travelling with me I suspect.
Saturday, 16 October 2010
Early TMA01
Just got back from Poker and came 7th out of 35 so pretty proud of that in a way.
Work is getting duller by the moment and although I sold 2 cars today, I really don't have the heart to be there.
Started TMA01 really early, there is however a downside..... it is never done until you submit so keep tinkering with it and it is sending me a little loopy. Firstly my family didn't like a paragraph so ditched the nonsensical part and created another which is too short really. I am now looking at the introduction thinking that the signposting isn't great. I really want TMA01 over and done with. I am starting the prep work for TMA03 (meaning chapters 4,5 & 6) on Sunday (about 8 weeks early) but feel wrong as I only want to run 2 TMAs together and TMA01 is still a lame work of art!!!!! Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I am getting to the point at which I know vaguely what grade I'll end up with by comparing it to appendix 2 of LC2 but soooooooo want more from a flippin 5% TMA. Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Work is getting duller by the moment and although I sold 2 cars today, I really don't have the heart to be there.
Started TMA01 really early, there is however a downside..... it is never done until you submit so keep tinkering with it and it is sending me a little loopy. Firstly my family didn't like a paragraph so ditched the nonsensical part and created another which is too short really. I am now looking at the introduction thinking that the signposting isn't great. I really want TMA01 over and done with. I am starting the prep work for TMA03 (meaning chapters 4,5 & 6) on Sunday (about 8 weeks early) but feel wrong as I only want to run 2 TMAs together and TMA01 is still a lame work of art!!!!! Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I am getting to the point at which I know vaguely what grade I'll end up with by comparing it to appendix 2 of LC2 but soooooooo want more from a flippin 5% TMA. Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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