~I need swift kick~

Please help...

I am doing my last 6months of uni before I finally graduate... There is only 2 subjects to go... In which I have to do 3 assessments each...

2x 3000 word assignments
2x posters
2x 4week block placements

Now with everything else going on at the moment, I haven't been able to find the energy/motivation to start these assignments and I really should be doing them already...

So I call on my lovely BB ladies to kick my butt every few days and remind me to get them done.

Please get all :ninja: :ninja: on me :D

Thats a good load for 2 subjects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For 1 I have 2 essays (dont have yet but 1 will be 3000 - 4000 ish and other a bit less)
13 modules to read and do activities and contribute to discussion boards
and 76 hrs of placements!

So we can kick each other up Butt!!!!!!

*Swiftly kicks MNs and Feebs butts* get to work girlies ;)

I have three to keep and eye on by the looks of things.

MN, Feebs and DD2 all finish this year so I will be checking up on you often :)

Alrighty then. Butt kicking started:

Have you worked out a schedule including contingency time for when things get hard? Work out when things are due. Your due date is now a week earlier than that (so you have some time up your sleeve).

Take 1 assignment & understand the question. Summarise it for yourself. Work out the rough structure, such as Intro 500 words, point 1 400 words, point 2 400 words etc, conclusion 500 words.
Start writing down your references as you go. I always type them up and delete the ones I dont use at the end.
Write dot points for each part of your argument
Have a break. Let it stew.

Repeat for the other assignment.

What is a poster?

Things are difficult but you can get through. This is like riding up the last couple of hills at the end of the race, Tour de France style. You can get there.

Now to take my own brilliant advice..... :)

Just giving you a *BOOT* ;P

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I have three to keep and eye on by the looks of things.

MN, Feebs and DD2 all finish this year so I will be checking up on you often :)

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I don't finish I will be half way thru at end of year as studying part time!! Thanks for checking up and kicking up butt though as need it!

Please kick my butt too, 1x 1500 words due in 2 weeks.1x3500 words due at the end of semester. 4 articles to read and summaries weekly.
Oh and if anyone out there is a social worker and has any literature on ABI and challenging behavior in the community, please throw it my way.

Good luck girls. Hope you get you work done

Thanks for that, Tash - I'm gonna etch that into my arm...! I still don't have a desk to work from and semester has started...the last one uni is allowing me to do before I run out of time to finish this damn course!
Ok, MN, it's YOUR turn to kick MY arse into gear...he he ;)

thanks girls :D
Good luck for those that are studying as well this semester!!! And let the butt kicking begin :D
Rivlas - Good luck to your DD :D
Tash - Thats some awesome points... I have no idea what my questions are asking yet...

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Thanks for that, Tash - I'm gonna etch that into my arm...! I still don't have a desk to work from and semester has started...the last one uni is allowing me to do before I run out of time to finish this damn course!
Ok, MN, it's YOUR turn to kick MY arse into gear...he he ;)

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and Mayaness that is going to be soooo much fun :D (bahahaha did that sound a little sadistic :P)

Cassie, do I need to drive to your house??? HMMMM??? Oh ummm actually ummm hahahahah I need a kick up the bum too!!! I haven't even opened anything since I told you what I'd done the other day!! BAHAHAHAHAH.... *gets all ninja like*

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and Mayaness that is going to be soooo much fun (bahahaha did that sound a little sadistic :P)

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Yes. Yes it did. Can I take it back??

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Yes. Yes it did. Can I take it back??

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Nope :P

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Cassie, do I need to drive to your house??? HMMMM??? Oh ummm actually ummm hahahahah I need a kick up the bum too!!! I haven't even opened anything since I told you what I'd done the other day!! BAHAHAHAHAH.... *gets all ninja like*

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And yes Cass you will have to do that :P and *KICKS* Get to work - I thought thats why you were so quiet!

Does thinking about doing it count? I was going to do some tonight... but then ahhh well motivation died in the butt! lol. I do like Tashy's idea of writing the references as you go... I do generally try that after my first attempt at them bahahahahaha... oh that took as long as the assignment itself, I swear!

Have you used endnote software foe referencing. It takes a bit of getting used to, but is great

Endnote is fantastic for doing referencing as you go!

Endnote might be free through your uni - Monash offers it to students for download on the library website :)

just checking in to see if I need to shine my boot on anyones bum??? anyone?

I have never used endnote...

And I read my assignment PO5... Surely that counts for being actively studying... in my defence I was doing alot on the phones today trying to organise things for Mr 17yo.

;) that surely counts and no need to defend you've got alot on at the moment :hug:

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I have never used endnote...

And I read my assignment PO5... Surely that counts for being actively studying... in my defence I was doing alot on the phones today trying to organise things for Mr 17yo.

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I had never used endnote either till this year in previous 4 years of study! but wow is quick and easy! Our uni offers it free to students.

Alright ladies............accountability time..........I need the truth..............have you all been head down and tail up...................or............

I said I would check up on you all :)

Been to weekend school, but have also been sick and now DD sick, so can't get started on my assignments! Working out a study plan, now that it looks like my 'study nook' won't be ready till maybe September. I need more than one day a week!

Keep ploding along Mayaness. As long as you haven't stopped you will get there :)

Hmmm...
I have looked at them. I have done little research - But i have done some... But I have also been at prac FT and getting my CV ready for the GNOR and doing all the extra study that comes with prac. I really need to get my butt into gear this weekend. But By the weekend I am just so exhausted from mon fri 5am-330pm outta the house (one prac) i'm exhausted!

Thanks for the check up :D

Make sure you do rest while doing these long hours MN. There is alot to pack in towards the end of studying and getting ready to enter the work force. :)

I need a major kick!
My assignment is due Friday, I haven't started writing it... Hit a major wall...

Please feel free to kick, slap etc...

I am not on much at the moment as I only really have internet when home on the weekend and work but I will try and check up on you Wednesday as I have the day off.

Remember your butt is off limits if it is 'head down tail up" due to study otherwise I might have to connect my foot to your butt and I don't want to do that and hurt that foot, one ankle up the creek is enough at the moment :)

How are all you other studiers going at the moment???????

It's hard Hun I hear you!! Hang in there not long for you to go!

I am stressing big time 5 modules out off 13 done, 3000 words essay due 18 days need to read articles and write!!! As well as placements!!

Ok, I am back and will be checking up on you all more frequently.

How is the last bit of study going for this year. I know for some you will feel snowed under with some doing exams and some placement.

How many are job hunting and how are you going?

Here is a tip my DH gave my DD (he read ALOT of applications) get someone to read it over looking for spelling errors as spell check is not to be relied on.

DD2 is nearly finished her last placement which she has not enjoyed as much as her first as the guy she is with doesn't let her have full control like she should have. Thankfully she can get some extra experience towards the end of the year when she can be with DH.

Thanks for checking up Riv.
I finish in 2 weeks... I have completed my last placement on friday (and passed). I only have two group presentations to go now. And today I really don't want to do any of it :( It sucks.
I'm doing the job hunt. I've already sent in applications - and got an interview - but didn't get accepted in the first round offers :(

Hopefully your are all doing fantastic and have a great last wind for the end of this year xoxoxox

Yes, it's hard to get motivated when you are so close to finishing. Just think by November you are finished and life will slow down a bit

Doing well and had the boys for the weekend and our beautiful one month old granddaughter for a visit. Looking forward to Jan when I get some time off and was told by DGS1 that he was coming to stay for ten sleeps during the holidays.

MN, DD2n just got home from placement and could have quoted you about the motivation. She has an interview Friday morning so said if she gets the job it will be hard to motivate herself.

She found out today she got the job, she is soooo excited. It's music for years prep to 8. She loves music so should really enjoy it.

O that'sa fantastic. Must be the week for good news :-D Congratulations to your DD ;D

Have you found out what you are doing next year?

Sorry if you have posted elsewhere but not on much due to time restraints

Yes :0) I didn't get the Grad program... but still got a position where I wanted :)

Remember just cause you didn't get in this time there is no reason you cannot reapply down the track unless you find you love another area of nursing and go down that path.

When do you start??

DD is going to Qld mid Nov for Cheer comp, Nationals, then to the Goldcoast for a couple days and might stay overa few more days, will depend on finances and accommodation

I can't reapply later, can't work as a nurse before you do your Grad Program. But It's okay because I won't need to do one where I am working is supportive and encouraging anyway :D Start next year.

And very cool