Help! Midterm Research Paper FAQs

too busy, but if you consistently run into difficulty, try examining your technique. Do you have too many questions? Are you asking for too many details, especially ones dealing with touchy subjects? Are you catching people at rush times (before classes or meetings, at busy commuter points, etc.)? Are you approaching people in a friendly, professional manner?

What's wrong with writing this at the last minute? I've always pulled it off before!

Then you're a lucky person, or else a term-paper genius! If the latter is true, then imagine how great your papers could be if you gave them just a little extra time! Why settle for getting by? Experienced markers can recognize last-minute papers within minutes of settling down to read it, red pen in hand. Sloppy errors can cost you, so avoid losing precious marks to silly mistakes like typos and spelling goof-ups.

If budgeting your time is a problem, ask your instructor for advice on time-management strategies. Yes, the midterm slog will soon be over (it really will!), but in the meantime, don't let the stress, pressure and fatigue let old, bad writing and research habits to slide in.

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