Problem – Getting bogged down

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One common experience is starting off well, then becoming bored with the subject. What at first seemed interesting now becomes laboured and tedious. You might think that you have embarked upon the wrong project, and the work which lies ahead might seem doubly onerous.

Solution

If you have time, take a short break and start again, using a different writing strategy. Alternatively, if you must press on, approach the work from a different angle. For instance, start working on a different part of the task. Remember – you do not need to write your materials in the same order as the contents page.

Problem – Changing your title or subject

It’s quite common to re-define a research project whilst it is in progress. However, this carries with it the danger that the topic is never properly defined or pinned down. In some cases the re-definition takes you in a different direction, then the subject is re-defined yet again – and you end up with a completely different topic. You are also likely to be using up a lot of the time available for completion.

Solution

Re-definition should always be done within the context of a sound plan. You should always have a clear picture of what you intend to do, even if you have not yet done it. If the discovery of new evidence causes you to change your hypothesis, then think through the implications for the whole piece of work. Resist the temptation to make more changes than are necessary.

Problem – Meeting deadlines

Meeting the completion date is a very common problem. This is partly because it is quite difficult to estimate the time required for research and writing. An interesting discovery part way through the project might unexpectedly capture your attention for longer than you had planned. And of course any number of personal issues might crop up unexpectedly to delay the production of your work. Feeling guilty or procrastinating just makes matters worse.

Solution

The best way to avoid this problem is to be aware of it in advance, and work to a plan. Create a realistic timetable or a schedule of work – and stick to it. If that isn’t enough, you might need to sacrifice other activity to release time for completing the project. In the most extreme cases, you might have to re-negotiate a new cut-off date with your tutor.

1. a) spend b) consume c) pay d) save

2. a) period b) time c) interval d) term

3. a) write b) devise c) think d) originate

4. a) theoretical b) experimental c) preparatory d) fruitless

5. a) come up b) create c) discover d) find

6. a) initial b) first c) primary d) original

7. a) strive b) try c) test d) endevour

8. a) extract b) remove c) withdraw d) pull out

9. a) entertain b) interest c) amuse d) worry

10. a) substitute b) replace c) exchange d) change

11. a) important b) essential c) necessary d) inevitable

12. a) insecure b)unreliable c) unsound d) reasonable

13. a) closely b) densely c) nearly d) carelessly

14. a) desired b) anticipated c) waited d) hoped

15. a) distinction b) characteristic c) importance d) difference

Read the whole text carefully to fulfill the tasks.

Comprehension check

1. Choose the best ending a, b, or c to the following sentences.

Sometimes you spend much time investigating your problem

a) and suddenly an original idea comes into your mind.

b) but you are unable to come up with a suitable idea.

c) making experiments and analyzing their results.

If you can’t put forward a thesis

a) change the topic of your research.

b) choose from your information the most important and interesting facts.

c) consult your supervisor.

The central idea may seem incorrect or fruitless

a) in this situation you have to make some tough decisions.

b) in this case you could abandon your idea.

c) and the only way out is to make different use of the same information.

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