Focus and commitment, all study is based on these actions; stopping, sitting and follow through takes one from dreamer to doer.

Goal:
-Apply to at least 5 graduate schools by February 1, 2008

Objectives:
-Take the GRE practice test by April 1st.
-Take GRE in October, 2007
-Begin writing personal statement for Graduate Applications
-Get a system for note taking and note keeping that is easy to maintain
-Implement reading schedule
-figure out what research means
-write a personal goal statement
-make a list of 10 schools and programs I am interested in


Ok, the clock is ticking. My goals and objectives for this original project have not been achieved thus far:

Independent study for the advanced student undertaking projects in creative, expository, or journalistic writing

Class Title: Danielle vs. the Modern World

Learning Outcomes:
To learn and use methods of systematic research at a graduate level
To practice a new form of scholarly writing along with traditional writing
To research local graduate programs and personal options for future educational and career goals

Final Outcome:
16 comprehensive blog entries pertaining to the learning outcomes
Formal Research paper

Well, that is the procrastinator’s consequence. This is the moment to rally.