As we all endeavour to accomplish the completion of our inquiry write up, it occurred to me that the never ending experience of learning conveys a conflicted message to what we are trying to establish within the inquiries contextual purposes - an answer (of such). Though I am nearing the end of my 1st draft I am still finding more and more out each day relevant to the development of my inquiry, but when do we stop incorporating? This question is becoming ever more important to me, as the deadline draws nearer I am wondering how many drafts will be needed to produce the polished piece, to portray the best image of my learning experience.
I think that I have decided in setting 'sub-deadlines' for yourself the structure will set back in, and in actual fact will become grateful that you have 'drawn the line'. The challenge I guess now is in restoring the focus of the academic task, without inhibiting creative flair and work based learning as we near the final stretch of the BAPP course.
I totally understand where you are coming from with this Simone!
ReplyDeleteThe more you write, read literature, discover and develop your ideas the more your find yourself challenging what you previous thought and so the cycle continues.
But I think your right that now its about concentrating on the academic task, I am trying to view it as academic presentation of the story so far...there is only so much that we can achieve in the time frame, but that doesn't mean that our activities cant inform our continuing professional development.
Hope all is going well for you.
Hi Danni,
DeleteI really like how you describe it as an 'academic presentation of the story so far', I think that is a very clever way to look at it. I am finding the next hurdle now (not only the re-drafts) but the completion on the artefact.
How is everything with your inquiry?
Hi Simone,
DeleteHave you managed to draw your line yet? I think I have, well in terms of writing the critical review I think I have found a place to pause, like you say now just a case of re-drafting and making sure its all as it should be.
The artefact however I am struggling with, I have started one approach but don't quite feel comfortable with it.
Have you made decisions about your artefact yet? How is it going? I apologise if you have blogged about this already, but I have been in the writing up bubble!
Not long now!!
Ditto! Reading back at my previous thoughts and articles I found, have shown me how far of a journey it has been to where I stand now.
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Hi Kimberly,
DeleteIts quite fascinating really, as we are so focused on the 'now' you don't actually realise the entirety of your progression. I have found throughout the write up I am appreciating more the extent of the journey!
Hi Simone,
ReplyDeleteYes, I can relate to this very much. Knowing when to stop researching and start writing has been a constant frustration for me. Acknowledging when you have enough substantial information to start constructing your write-up is crucial.
This type of inquiry can be used within our professional practice at any given time and the possible outcomes are endless, which makes it more difficult to stop!
I think your idea of sub-deadlines is great. I tend to have to allow myself more time to alleviate the pressure that builds!
I hope your method works and that you are happy with your first draft. My anxiety is very much around the fact that we spend so much time constructing and re-constructing out writing before sending for feedback - to then receive feedback and almost have to start all over again!?!
I agree with you Danni - that this piece of writing is the story so far and that our activities should inform our continuing professional development. In fact, if we allow enough time to write up our inquiry, we can then add and adapt the piece with more up to date information and findings based on our current professional practice, including it as part of the process?
Kimberley Jane - That's great to hear - Recognising our journey on this course and the impact it has had on our professional practice is crucial.
Keep going Ladies. We're nearly there!
Best Wishes,
Jo
Hi Jo,
DeleteI completely agree, it really is a never ending process yet I am starting to find the enjoyment in re-discovering the entirety of the process and what I have learnt/am learning. How are you getting on with everything?
My next hurdle is my artefact, finding a true reflection of the inquiry is proving to be a challenge for myself!