Confidence Problem
solving Persistence
Responsibility Quick
learner Patience
Perseverance Independent
learner Motivated
by competition
Curiosity Respect Empathy
Optimism Determination Accepting
Challenges
Humor Risk
taking Calm
under pressure
Open Minded Challenge
yourself Good
decision making
Know limitations Bravery Know
what works for you
Focus Time
management Responsive
to circumstance
Better self for betterment of others
While I'm unsure what my specific topic will be, I want my EE to be focused in the subject area of dance. (Surprise, surprise! This might provoke some eye-rolling, but I will not apologize for being passionate!) A broad idea that has been germinating in my mind is to look at dance as "disobedient movement"; in other words, how certain societies have used dance as an act of rebellion. Strengths that I will need to draw upon when I begin this project are being an independent learner and practicing patience. Although I will have an EE advisor, this project is largely my own undertaking, hence I need to trust my abilities as an independent thinker as I set my goals and begin to write. Secondly, I will need to be patient while I do my research, because I am the type of person who becomes easily frustrated and discouraged if I cannot find relevant information on the first search attempt. If I am patient, I will be able to carry on and use meticulous research methods more effectively to gather the material I need. I predict the strengths which I will engender will be curiosity, time management, and open-mindedness. As I pursue a question I find that my curiosity grows, not lessens, as I get closer to the answer. Especially because dance is a continual process of evolving and perfecting the relationships between our bodies, the learning process will make me more excited and curious as I discover new dynamics. As I increase my social and cultural understandings of dance, I hope to be able to broaden my appreciation for different repertories and be more open-minded to new dance styles. Finally, when I actually sit down to write the paper over the summer, I know I will need to time-manage and force myself to "word-vomit", which is challenging for me to do because I am a perfectionist and ruminate over every sentence I write!
ReplyDeleteI want to do my extended essay in History on the topic of comic book heroes as World War II propaganda. I need to have confidence in my writing and my ability to critically analyze my research because if I start to second guess myself and spend more time editing than actually writing. Next, I will need to persevere through the low points in my research and analysis when I feel like I have either run out of information or I am just repeating myself. If I have both confidence and perseverance then I will be able to get through these rough stretches. I think am imploring curiosity in my choice of the subject because I do not know much on the link between comic book heroes and World War II, but I know there is one and I want to understand it better. However, I probably already have preconceived notions on why some heroes were created but I need to stay open minded and neutral when doing my research. Also, I think I am already using bravery and risk taking in my choice of topic. I am not familiar with World War II as I am with Caribbean History, nor am I well versed in original publications of famous comics, yet I am pursuing this topic. Next, I will need to develop my time management skills; I have a tendency to spend a lot of time researching and not enough time analyzing the information or doing the actual writing. Therefore, I need to learn to balance the three and possibly set goals or schedule myself. Finally, I will work more on staying calm under pressure, especially as the deadline nears or as I hit lows while working. If I stay composed and work through it task by task, I know I can get it done but in the heat of the moment I might panic.
ReplyDeleteSo far I have been thinking about doing my EE on topic related to history, probably totalitarianism or history of lawyers in the whole world. Although I am undecided for my specific topic, I am sure that my open-mindedness will draw upon while doing my research and analysis. Generally, no matter how specific an event is, history is always broad that never has a simple explanation or answer to a single fact. There are unlimited perspectives to view one same thing, and one event may have different causes and effects to different extents. For example, different historians may discuss Hitler's traits differently with more inclination to his success or weakness. Focuses on his cruelty or power may also vary. Thus, it is crucial to view perspectives from various sources thoroughly in order to get more objective information. Patience might also engender during this process. Since doing research requires a lot of works, and reading, analyzing and synthesizing them require a lot of works, it is important to be patient in order to keep the work going efficiently. History is one of my favorite subject, but it is also the most difficult course I have had so far. From my prior experiences, I sometimes get anxious when I face difficult situations during studying. Thus, patience might be an important challenge in my future.
ReplyDeleteI know for a fact I want to focus on science for my Extended Essay. I want to further my understanding of human anatomy. I think a good way of doing this with my EE research is to focus on the vestigial structures in humans and even how these are evidence for evolution. This is a topic I do not know much about and has sparked my interest. I still need to narrow my topic down a bit more. Some strengths that I will draw upon with this project are persistence, independent learning, and responsibility. I know I will reach a lot of points during this process where I will feel stuck. I will probably feel like it's the end of the world when I can not think of the next sentence to write. I might even reach a point in my research where I can not find any new information. Persistence will play a role when I come to a pause in my work. I'll be able to continue and push through parts of the project that become challenges. I might even need to realize that I have to leave my research/writing alone for a night and come back to it the next day to continue. Secondly, this project is mostly an independent one, despite the guidance we will receive from an adviser. I'll be doing my own research and writing so I need to be confident in my progress and potential throughout the whole process. Thirdly, responsibility plays a huge role while I'm researching for and writing my EE. I'll need to realize that research, especially in the field of science, takes time. I will need to be responsible about setting personal goals and due dates for each section of my project. My project will engender some new strengths: focus and knowing what's best for myself as a learner. Throughout my project I will need to be focused on getting it done. Within my writing, focus is a huge factor that will affect the outcome. I need to make sure that when I am writing I am sticking to my research question and not going off on any tangents. I also need to make sure that everything I include in my essay is connected to my topic and enhances the answer to my research question. These skills definitely require a great amount of focus. Additionally, I am going to learn what tactics are best for me. I will learn the easiest methods for research. I will also encounter some challenges while researching for and writing my EE. This new information will help me become a better learner and writer because I will know what is most challenging for me and how I can overcome those challenges.
ReplyDeleteI have a concrete idea of what subject I want to write my extended essay on, what field of study and an idea of the question I want to explore. I want to look at bivalve mollusks and their contribution to water quality, as well as how they can be a tool in scientific research. However, this field can be considered within the realm of biology and environmental science. Although I am not completely sure that this is the field of study I will pursue occupationally, I find environmental sciences and conservation extremely gratifying and interesting. I think that pursuing this topic will spark optimism and confidence for the future, and let me focus on something I feel passionate about. As well as, employ my ability to problem solve, manage my time and challenge myself. I feel confident that it will not only prove to be interesting and motivating, but will inspire me in my path in life.
ReplyDeleteI hope to be able to do my project on the subject of history. Although I'm still flailing in the broadness of the Extended Essay, I've also been slowly trying to narrow my topic down from "all of history on a global scale" to something closer to "industrial history", or "every war that's ever been fought", which admittedly is not much better than what I started with.
ReplyDeleteThe strengths I will need to draw upon to face this ordeal will be curiosity, determination, and time management. New strengths this may spark are optimism (I'm gonna finish this essay!), confidence (I have finished this essay!) and knowing what works for me (Youtube did not help me finish this essay!). Humor aside, I suspect slogging through any area of history will require a great deal of determination and curiosity. Reading or writing history is only enjoyable for me if I'm curious about and interested in my topic. One of the great things about the Extended Essay is that we can choose our topics, so I'll (hopefully) be curious about whatever more narrowed down topic I choose. Finally, attempting to take on a 4000 word essay in the middle of doing everything else will require a serious knowledge of and ability to use time management.
I plan to write my Extended Essay in Music (much as Claire said, it's expected, but very important to me). Especially since I am majoring in music in college, I think that the combination of the knowledge gained and my passion for the topic will serve me well through the process and in the future. Learning about different styles of music and also the link between the human psyche and music has always been a source of fascination for me, particularly since my musical experience has been fairly limited to one genre. I know that my strengths involve a solid foundation in music theory and determination to do well, but I am also acutely (and somewhat painfully) aware that procrastination and a general lack of motivation coincide directly with the aforementioned determination. Especially with a fully booked summer ahead, time management will be absolutely paramount, something I hope to discuss further with my EE advisor. I do believe that I can write a good paper, but I know that it would be easy to just skim the surface of what I'm capable of. I think that coordination with other people and self-accountability will be two crucial skills which I will employ.
ReplyDeleteI am currently unsure as to what my specific extended essay question will be about but I know that I want to focus on a topic within the English department. Although English and literature are not something that I want to pursue heavily in college, I am very passionate about both and believe that through the extended essay I will be able to reflect that passion. I have always found movies and books within the 'psychological thriller' category very interesting especially when they leave me questioning something that I did not question prior to reading or watching them. In specific I found the movie Shutter Island which is based off the book Shutter Island (I would underline the book title if I knew how in blogger) by Dennis Lehane which encourages readers to ponder the question of 'what is reality?' and 'who's reality is valid?' Within my extended essay I would like to use Shutter Island, which I plan on reading and annotating, and another piece of literature that poses a similar question and compare and contrast the different methods that 'reality' is portrayed and questioned as well as which method was more effective. I feel that some of my strengths going into this english extended essay are determination, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Considering that I am very passionate about the subject I will be writing about, I believe that will make it easier for me to keep pushing on even if I feel like I have writer's block, or don't know where to direct a certain aspect of my paper. I also believe that my curiosity will help within the writing process, because the more curious I am, the more willing I am to investigate a topic. Lastly, I believe that I am a very open-minded individual and that will help in both my criticism and praise of literary works that I may or may not agree with.
ReplyDeleteI know that for this english extended essay, as well as any other, time management is a requirement. I struggle and have always struggled with time management especially since I have a tendency to procrastinate as well as be meticulous to a painful extent which is something that I plan to talk about with my supervisor. I also am an individual that tends to struggle with staying calm while stressed and I am fully aware that 'freaking out' will not help my extended essay writing. I am hoping that through this writing process I will be able to control my stress more than I have been. Lastly, since my topic strikes my interest immensely, I will have to stay aware of my structure within my writing as well as how on topic I am. I believe that these two things coincide with the idea of knowing my own limitations and being able to redirect or reformat myself and my thought process.
I have not completely decided what I wish for my topic to be, however, I know that I would like to do it in the area of history. One of my potential topics focuses on Japanese anime. Anyone who as met me knows that I love watching Japanese anime and for my EE, I would would like to look at the history of anime, especially as war propaganda during World War II. I would like to look at its affects on Japan and neighboring countries during the war. Other areas that I am considering looking into for my EE are Greek mythology, the Vietnam War, or Ancient Rome. I need to narrow down and focus my topics before I can formulate a research question. This requires the skill of good decision making. This is also one of the hardest things for me, but I know once I figure out the specifics of my topic, it will be easier to do the research. I will also have to be extremely persistent when writing my essay as well as have confidence in my writing. I am always a little unsure whenever I do any writing for history because it is my hardest subject. This is why I would like to challenge myself and do my EE in this subject. One things that I will have to be on top of is time management while writing this. I am a person who procrastinates until around the last few days because I just cannot motivate myself to get work done. However, since this EE will be a subject of my choice, I think I will be more motivated to complete it. Whichever topic I choose, I will be an independent learner and I will be able to explore a topic that I am extremely curious about.
ReplyDeleteI think that if I were to write an EE, it would be very interesting to explore into the effects of Greek myths on stories through the ages, such as influences on fairy tales and Roman mythology. This project would include curiosity, because I am curious about whether Greek mythology really did have an effect on stories told later in history. I would also have to be careful to use good time management and perserverance to complete the project. I have always found stories interesting and I think it would be interesting to see if older stories influence newer ones. These stories still have an effect on us today and I also really enjoy stories.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make a decision about what topic I would like to write my EE on, but I think I want to write it for English. Literary analysis is one of my strengths, and I think that my love of reading will make this a successful choice. I will have to be open minded in choosing a book (or books) to write about, and in finding what I want to explore. I know that time management is going to be key in writing the essay, since I'm doing two musicals this summer. Perseverance is also going to be necessary, since I know that it's easy for me to feel bogged down and overwhelmed, much like I feel right now since I don't have any more specific of an idea about what I want to do with my EE. In that case, I'll wrap up this blog post and give my topic some more thought.
ReplyDeleteI am interested on writing my EE on visual art. I like visual art and interested on the influential artists, and different art genres. Art exists in everyday life, and its is a very interesting and has very broad topics. Therefore, it is hard to narrow down the topic and create a research question on one specific area. However, I am going to write about impacts of visual art on modern architecture, or how it affect or reflect on a country's culture (Chinese Transitional architecture, or the compare and contrast on one type of architecture in certain countries). This is going to be a changeling topic. I have never learned anything about architecture but always curious and think it is interesting. So I want to explore more things and learn about art and culture from this EE.
ReplyDeleteFor my EE I would like to explore history and music. I am very interested in history, and why things happened the way they did, but I am also interested in popular music, and what influences popular music to be the genre it is at the time. So for my EE I am interested to see how historical events, specifically wars, influenced what became popular in music, and how the lyrics, intonation, beats, and even the chords reflect the mood of the general public during the time. To do this EE I think the strengths that I will draw upon will be persistence, accepting challenges, and risk taking. When I am passionate, or at least curious about something I am very persistent in finding all the information that I can. For this topic area, it may be a little challenging at first to draw connections between music and current events, but I am willing to accept these challenges because I am very curious about this idea, and as I said before when I am curious I am persistent in finding the answer. I will also be willing to take risks, go out on a limb, and even try to talk and reach out to people to find more information. I am very excited to start the process of the EE and explore topic areas in which I am interested in.
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