Well, my module is well underway and for my very first TMA I had to ask for an extension as I had to go to my sister's house to look after my nephew is autistic because my sister forgot to put a mask on when she was sanding down wood at work. She was wearing her goggles and a face shield but she was sent to hospital by her boss, she went and was put in the hospital for 3 days because of her chest, dust & wood particles. I had Thursday off work due to TOIL so I had plenty of time to read, go through it & see if there was anything that needed redoing. Well, I went through my TMA after emailing the tutor to ask for an extension which she gave me, thank god. She did not put a date but said I have until next week. I thought I should be able to get her my TMA on Friday. But when I was going through my TMA I noticed that my answers did not answer the question so I felt like I had to go over my TMA and redo the whole essay. I kept some things but most of it I had to get rid of as it was not relevant to the question. I have read a lot of books and listened to a lot of books to help me with writing an essay as I have not done it for a very long time.
When I went through it, I feel that I am happy with it but what I am looking for at this point in my first TMA is just to pass. I mean, I think you need 50% to pass so I will be very happy with that. TMA 02 will be so different. I have put bookmarks on pages that are suggested to read & pay close attention to so when I get to them, I will be ready to make a lot of notes. My Tutorial for block 2 starts next Monday so this week, although I put my first TMA in yesterday, I do think I can catch up because I only work part-time. I will have to study on the weekend because now I have caught up so now I am on the weekly planner. The good thing is my TMA is due on the 15th of December and this will be the last one until January. I will use Christmas to get in front so I will have additional time if I can't study one day.
I'm getting a bit annoyed with myself. I have a planner, I write what I will be doing each day but I do not stick to it I want to but I don't know how. I think I am just a bit intimidated by the module which I do not want to be. But, I will not quit I will continue because I want my degree. I am going to see about studying criminology and I have already brought a book that will help with that. I thought that it is only 5 years until I can finish my degree because then it will be 16 years, so glad it's 16 years. So I have a plan it goes like this:
Finish my English Literature and Creative Writing Degree - let's hope I pass this TMA not sure what to do if I fail it, maybe there is a chance I can redo it or something.
When I have finished I might do an access course in Criminology to see what criminology degree course I want to study next or Open Degree.
I will study a few individual modules like computers so I can get better at it and maybe do another Degree course in Computers, but if the OU will not pay for it but pays for the other 2 degrees then I can always go back to SFE to pay for my degree 7 that is if the OU has me stay. I want this job because it suits me well.
Well, it is a Wednesday and I have some studying to do so I will do my damndest to stick to my schedule so I will not fall behind and I can then concentrate on my studies because next week is tutorial week and I really need all the help I can get, plus I am now more determined not to fall behind and I do not want an extension on anymore TMA's I want to be able to submit them.
On the module website, it has Study Skills so I will be having a look at those, but if every day I am studying I am not sure when I will be able to do them. The only chance I have is during the Christmas period which will be after my TMA 02. So I will only look at what I need to get through this TMA then I will have a look at the Study Skills and do the rest of the activities but I will have to start at the time I say so I do not fall behind. There is always tomorrow to make sure that I stick to the schedule.
Wednesday 16/11/2022
Hello
Well, my module is well underway and for my very first TMA I had to ask for an extension as I had to go to my sister's house to look after my nephew is autistic because my sister forgot to put a mask on when she was sanding down wood at work. She was wearing her goggles and a face shield but she was sent to hospital by her boss, she went and was put in the hospital for 3 days because of her chest, dust & wood particles. I had Thursday off work due to TOIL so I had plenty of time to read, go through it & see if there was anything that needed redoing. Well, I went through my TMA after emailing the tutor to ask for an extension which she gave me, thank god. She did not put a date but said I have until next week. I thought I should be able to get her my TMA on Friday. But when I was going through my TMA I noticed that my answers did not answer the question so I felt like I had to go over my TMA and redo the whole essay. I kept some things but most of it I had to get rid of as it was not relevant to the question. I have read a lot of books and listened to a lot of books to help me with writing an essay as I have not done it for a very long time.
When I went through it, I feel that I am happy with it but what I am looking for at this point in my first TMA is just to pass. I mean, I think you need 50% to pass so I will be very happy with that. TMA 02 will be so different. I have put bookmarks on pages that are suggested to read & pay close attention to so when I get to them, I will be ready to make a lot of notes. My Tutorial for block 2 starts next Monday so this week, although I put my first TMA in yesterday, I do think I can catch up because I only work part-time. I will have to study on the weekend because now I have caught up so now I am on the weekly planner. The good thing is my TMA is due on the 15th of December and this will be the last one until January. I will use Christmas to get in front so I will have additional time if I can't study one day.
I'm getting a bit annoyed with myself. I have a planner, I write what I will be doing each day but I do not stick to it I want to but I don't know how. I think I am just a bit intimidated by the module which I do not want to be. But, I will not quit I will continue because I want my degree. I am going to see about studying criminology and I have already brought a book that will help with that. I thought that it is only 5 years until I can finish my degree because then it will be 16 years, so glad it's 16 years. So I have a plan it goes like this:
Finish my English Literature and Creative Writing Degree - let's hope I pass this TMA not sure what to do if I fail it, maybe there is a chance I can redo it or something.
When I have finished I might do an access course in Criminology to see what criminology degree course I want to study next or Open Degree.
I will study a few individual modules like computers so I can get better at it and maybe do another Degree course in Computers, but if the OU will not pay for it but pays for the other 2 degrees then I can always go back to SFE to pay for my degree 7 that is if the OU has me stay. I want this job because it suits me well.
Well, it is a Wednesday and I have some studying to do so I will do my damndest to stick to my schedule so I will not fall behind and I can then concentrate on my studies because next week is tutorial week and I really need all the help I can get, plus I am now more determined not to fall behind and I do not want an extension on anymore TMA's I want to be able to submit them.
On the module website, it has Study Skills so I will be having a look at those, but if every day I am studying I am not sure when I will be able to do them. The only chance I have is during the Christmas period which will be after my TMA 02. So I will only look at what I need to get through this TMA then I will have a look at the Study Skills and do the rest of the activities but I will have to start at the time I say so I do not fall behind. There is always tomorrow to make sure that I stick to the schedule.
All for now!!