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Final Project Update

My research for my final project has not really officially started, although I have started doing some brainstorming on potential topics that I would like to write about. At mid-quarter, it can be challenging to envision the final project, especially when have only been in class for a short time because of the quarter system. Also, we still have a book and a half to read, which will influence my research and help me develop new ideas. And seeing how other people start/plan to start their projects will help me navigate my own. 


As for questions or struggles, at this stage, I am mostly worried about figuring out the focus or direction of my project. I have not yet chosen a platform to use, however, depending on the specific topic I choose, I really liked the interface of StoryMap. I think it portrayed the text and map better than Neatline. If I have a final topic that uses geography, I will definitely consider using StoryMap.


Overall, I feel a little overwhelmed and unsure at this stage of the project. I'm not sure how far I should be in my research and production of the project—it's early but it is also an important project that needs time. However, I will admit that a lot of that uneasiness could be solved by outlining goals, themes, and a direction for my project. I have largely just procrastinated getting started, so once I have I'm sure it will all become more clear. 

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  1. Andrew BautistaFebruary 13, 2023 at 11:44 PM

    I definitely feel you on being a little overwhelmed right now. Between the readings which take a lot of time and homework for other classes, it's sort of hard to pick a good time to start research when it seems so far away.

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  2. Gema Sanchez GamezFebruary 15, 2023 at 8:19 AM

    Hi Noah! I totally understand feeling overwhelmed right now. It feels as though this quarter has flown by, and all of a sudden we only have 4 weeks to finish our final project. Something that really helped me was booking a research appointment with Kelci. She's seen students do this project several times and knows how to point you in the right direction. Best of Luck!

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