TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I've had a week to write this essay and I've put it off until today. It's due tomorrow. I am 395 words into a 5 page paper and I have no fucking clue where I'm going with it. It doesn't help that this is the assignment, "Using only information from our theory reading and from in-class, consider the story in its narrative structure. Read the story closely and consider the narrative means by which it achieves its effects. You should be able to sort among the various terms, definitions, and demonstrations we have taken up in order to establish a credible reading. Quote carefully from the theory text and from the story; prove your case." UGGGGHHH. Ah, being able to quote directly from stuff in your paper makes it easier though. Use huge long quotes from the text! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Ah, being able to quote directly from stuff in your paper makes it easier though. Use huge long quotes from the text! Haha, yup. Structurally, it's just a really weird paper to write. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I once wrote a 25 page final project paper the night before it was due. It had been assigned on the first day of the semester. I was not good at time management. But I feel your pain, that shit is not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Haha, yup. Structurally, it's just a really weird paper to write. I hear that. I used to do the same shit, people would be working on stuff for weeks and I'd slam it out last minute. You'll be alright! I have faith in you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I hear that. I used to do the same shit, people would be working on stuff for weeks and I'd slam it out last minute. You'll be alright! I have faith in you. Ditto. I think I was mentally incapable of doing work under any circumstances other than "FUUUUUUUUUCK IM SO SCREWED" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Ditto. I think I was mentally incapable of doing work under any circumstances other than "FUUUUUUUUUCK IM SO SCREWED" This is me. I have no motivation to write a paper until I realize that I have to do it if I don't want a zero. I write all my papers the day before they are due. But 25 pages, shit. The biggest one I've written the day before is 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTDRONES Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Loved writing 25 page papers while jamming Avail's Satiate over and over... PS I am an academic sadist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I finished, ran to the library to print it out, and ran to class to hand it in. The professor was like "Since it's the last class and there's no more work you don't have to stay. We're just gonna eat Christmas cookies and chat." I passed out at a desk because the thought of walking 5 minutes back to my dorm was just too much. Got an A though. TheGhostOfRandySavage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Exhausted. 2 more hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 At least I came home to this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Give me that ice cream tho.There's a really good ice cream place in Sausalito called Lappert's. I had some cinnamon caramel ice cream there and it was heavenly. You should go next time you're around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 At least I came home to this: You bummed me out that I thought I didn't have anything coming in the mail soon...until I remembered I have The Jazz June - The Medicine on its way, and 3 copies of IKSSE:3 coming in the next week, Salem's Pot/Windhand at the end of the month, those Modest Mouse and Mineral represses in November and Saves the Day in December. Woooo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can we take a sec to talk about how my English teach gave me a zero on a creative writing project, because I choose to do it over The Shining and that was somehow inappropriate. I’m sorry. But how the fuck is a horror movie considered inappropriate for a college level English course? We talked and read about: incest, beheading, racial prejudice, and a whole ton of shit, that could be classified as inappropriate. Yet I get a zero because I choose to base a project on The Shining. Like last month we read a book that talked about, incest, alcoholism, racial prejudice and had a rape scene. YET I CAN’T TALK ABOUT ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMS IN CINEMA HISTORY, IN A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE LEVEL ENGLISH CLASS BECAUSE THAT’S INAPPROPRIATE She weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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parkinglot Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I've been listening to Caspian nonstop for the past two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Beautiful. Still willing to sell me that extra copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can we take a sec to talk about how my English teach gave me a zero on a creative writing project, because I choose to do it over The Shining and that was somehow inappropriate. I’m sorry. But how the fuck is a horror movie considered inappropriate for a college level English course? We talked and read about: incest, beheading, racial prejudice, and a whole ton of shit, that could be classified as inappropriate. Yet I get a zero because I choose to base a project on The Shining. Like last month we read a book that talked about, incest, alcoholism, racial prejudice and had a rape scene. YET I CAN’T TALK ABOUT ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMS IN CINEMA HISTORY, IN A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE LEVEL ENGLISH CLASS BECAUSE THAT’S INAPPROPRIATE She weak. Eric is in the same level of English courses as me...? Hmmmm... Rape scene? You're in high school. How can they get away with that? I'm sure that could be a pretty significant trigger for people regardless whether or not they've been affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Eric is in the same level of English courses as me...? Hmmmm...What chapter is fuckboy in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Eric is in the same level of English courses as me...? Hmmmm... I run the AP track, which will give me college credit for the course if I make a 3+ on the AP exam. I'm in AP English 4 which is on the same level as sophomore English in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can we take a sec to talk about how my English teach gave me a zero on a creative writing project, because I choose to do it over The Shining and that was somehow inappropriate. I’m sorry. But how the fuck is a horror movie considered inappropriate for a college level English course? We talked and read about: incest, beheading, racial prejudice, and a whole ton of shit, that could be classified as inappropriate. Yet I get a zero because I choose to base a project on The Shining. Like last month we read a book that talked about, incest, alcoholism, racial prejudice and had a rape scene. YET I CAN’T TALK ABOUT ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMS IN CINEMA HISTORY, IN A COLLEGE SOPHOMORE LEVEL ENGLISH CLASS BECAUSE THAT’S INAPPROPRIATE She weak. Could it be that you chose to talk about the movie, not the book? In an English class, no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Did it fit within the parameters of the assignment? What WAS the assignment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Could it be that you chose to talk about the movie, not the book? In an English class, no less. We were told to write an original piece on something that inspired us. The comment in the online grade book is: "Incorporate Subject". So yes I got a zero because of my choice of subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Could it be that you chose to talk about the movie, not the book? In an English class, no less. I wrote a bunch of English papers about movies. Pretty much the only dope thing about my college experience. It was usually within the context of how it was adapted from a book though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladewillisisdead Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 We were told to write an original piece on something that inspired us. The comment in the online grade book is: "Incorporate Subject". So yes I got a zero because of my choice of subject. Like it could have been about literally ANYTHING that inspired you? Guys, I'm actually on Woe's side with this one. Sounds like some bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I wrote a bunch of English papers about movies. Pretty much the only dope thing about my college experience. It was usually within the context of how it was adapted from a book though. Yeah, come to think about it I think I wrote a couple papers about movies too. Definitely also wrote an essay for a final exam about something ridiculous like a Cursive album or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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