I am very encouraged this morning to see that some students have already begun the process of thinking about and designing their presentations. One of the most essential planning steps for many pieces of academic work is brainstorming. As you know, I am a strong advocate of brainstorming and the various benefits that it brings, especially when it comes to getting thoughts out on paper and organising them later on.
As I write, there are three students in front of me who are deeply engaged in this process. I can tell by the looks on their faces that the task is not as easy as it sounds! Sure, we can all write words on paper, but the brainstorming process forces us to organise our thoughts, and it is at that point that we often realise the real problem. Once we focus on overcoming that, the first (and perhaps the biggest) barrier has been broken!
In short, always try to brainstorm to get your ideas on paper. Then work on organising them. Then it is extremely likely that your organisation will show in your final presentation, and you'll find the whole experience much more enjoyable. The higher grades you'll enjoy are also a key incentive!
I hope that many more of you will choose to plan well, and I hope that I'll feel even more encouraged as a teacher that I am going to hear presentations that are composed of the best possible effort.
Wishing you a fantastic Thursday!
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