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I often struggle with retaining motivation; it ranges from struggling to find the motivation to oil my hair to struggling to find the motivation to study for a quiz or test. I remember back in high school; I was literally crying because I was failing most of my classes due to a lack of motivation; I kept asking myself, “why can’t you just do the work” I was so frustrated with myself, but at the time I had just birthed my son and my energy for any and everything was drained, so in a way, my laziness was justified. Still, I told myself that it wasn’t an excuse to blow off school. I slowly but surely gained my motivation back after adjusting to having a new life to tend to, and I ended up passing my classes. I was so proud of myself because I knew how hard I worked to earn those grades. I’ve also struggled with motivation while in college because not being in a classroom made me not take my courses as seriously as I should have, and this made me end my first semester with a GPA that I wasn’t proud of. Still, that next semester I worked really hard and ended with a 3.0. My advice to you is to eliminate distractions as best as you can, prioritize what is important in your life, and never let anything jeopardize your education.

During this lesson, I learned about the specifics of what makes “search” different from “research,” which is a matter of depth. A search is simply looking for the information necessary, whereas research shows students the quality of the information found. Search and research are different in terms of difficulty as well; when I am constructing a paper, I struggle to find accurate sources during research which makes it more extensive, a search primarily provides sources and information that isn’t always scholarly or credible, and sources like that are always easy to find. In high school, I was introduced to search engines like Google Scholar and EBSCOhost, and I can really vouch that they are very effective when typing papers. They provide you with scholarly articles and journals that have been peer-reviewed. That is useful because it means that the information you include in your paper will be accurate and, most importantly, credible. One piece of advice I have is always to try to dig deeper when researching. That is where you’ll find the most valuable information; if the source pops up quickly and easily, then the information you pull from it might be questionable (not in all cases). Be very thorough with your research because you tend to write excellent papers and receive great grades when you do.

The most useful thing I learned in this module was the importance of writing your notes v.s typing your notes. I 100% agree with this because I feel as if I retain the information better when I write everything because I tend to say it aloud as I write. Sometimes I even find myself repeating the material to ensure that I am writing down the right information, which is good for remembering the information. I don’t take notes on my computer as often because it’s quite hard to keep up and because of the most obvious reason, which is just copying and pasting the information instead of just typing what is important. I look forward to utilizing the Cornell method of taking notes more in the future because it seems like it could aid in my understanding of the material. I typically always demonstrate active listening when I am watching a lecture or listening to on; this includes turning off my phone, moving to a distraction-free room, and paying close attention to not miss any valuable information. If you take your notes via an electronic device, I encourage you to write and type the same notes and compare them based on how much you remember. If you take notes by paper, I encourage you to try other note-taking strategies like the outline or map methods.

The interesting thing I learned in this lesson was the information processing model, which includes sensory, working, and long-term memory. Sensory memory is unlimited, and one retains everything collected from their senses for 2-3 minutes, whereas the working memory holds about 5-9 items for about 5-20 seconds, and long-term memory holds a large amount of information ranging from different times. I’ve never really thought much about the brain and all it can do, but it really relates to a computer, and that is fascinating. In the past, I have repeated things over and over again to remember them for a specific time frame, and now I know why I eventually forget what I was repeating. I also have experience with unsuccessfully cramming information before a test or quiz, which is not ideal. I’ve created mnemonic devices before to aid in my remembrance of a lesson or concept, and I can vouch that it helps significantly. I plan to utilize a method in the future, known as the SQ3R method, which consists of skimming, asking questions, reading, reciting, and reviewing the article/reading; I believe this will be extremely beneficial to me when I am reading large and even boring texts. Different texts should be evaluated differently, meaning you would not evaluate a mathematical and social science text the same way. There are specifics about how to evaluate various texts in Chapter 5.3 of College Success 

Link: https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/chapter/5-3-dealing-with-special-texts/

I have dealt with procrastination on several occasions, ranging from school work to even tasks at home. I often find myself using rationalizations, which are reasons to get out of doing work when I’m tired, lazy, or not motivated enough. At times, eliminating distractions isn’t ideal because I have a two-year-old son who I cannot just leave unattended. However, one thing that has helped substantially is his daycare because I can peacefully complete work when he’s there. One of the useful things I learned from this lesson is that I should find the root causes and address them with a different strategy, which could hopefully be beneficial to you. I also learned some reasons why students tend to procrastinate, which are fear of failure, fear of success, and resenting authority. You can find thorough explanations for each reason in the “Why students procrastinate: 3 hidden reasons” video by faststudyskills. I have utilized the 10-minute rule before, which is when you break large assignments into smaller tasks. I have not used the same time frame as they proposed, but the tasks I make are still smaller and quicker. Using this method definitely aided in me not becoming overwhelmed and it makes me feel somewhat accomplished as I complete each task.

Link for video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_90AKJPLnk

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The most useful thing I learned from the module is that practicing good netiquette in online communication is important. Netiquette is defined as a set of standards related to how individuals communicate and engage in online settings. It is essential when making an impact on classmates, instructors, and potential employers. Social media platforms can either make or break you in terms of netiquette, meaning that you should be cautious of what you post because those posts can either portray you in a positive or negative light. I learned the importance of netiquette, specifically email netiquette, while I was in high school. Since learning this essential tool, I have been utilizing it every time I type an email. Since slang is a part of my everyday life, I sometimes catch myself including it in my emails, and I quickly correct them. Reviewing your message is extremely important because simple mistakes can be found when doing so. Moving forward, I could work on remembering to add a closing to my emails. Often when I become comfortable with a professor, I forget to stay consistent with my professionalism. Always remember that you should never capitalize your letters or words because it can look as if you are yelling, always use salutations, and be clear and concise. You can find more beneficial tips like these from the “18 Etiquette Tips for E-mailing Your Professor”. Link: https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/09/30/18-etiquette-tips-for-e-mailing-your-professor