My first history project deadline is Feb. 20. My annotated bibliography is due. Somehow, though, I find it hard to worry. I have a ton of sources. My main problem is that I don't have nearly enough in some areas. So I have to fill in a bit, and find out enough about the items I don't have time to read in order to enable me to write annotations. Still, not a huge deal, because this first draft bibliography is not even graded. I suspect that I have kept up quite well with my research to the present point - much better than someone could who was also taking classes. Work ends at 5pm. Studying for classes can continue as long as one desires. Therefore, classes at college always remain a buzzing pressure in the back of one's mind. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that right now.

After this, my outline and thesis are due March 29. Then deadlines come thicker and faster... Intro is April 5, final bibliography is April 10, and the whole thing is due April 24. This draft is graded, and Dr. Snyder gives me suggestions; then I have until May 8 to implement them.

Interpreted as an action plan, this means I should probably start writing sections around the middle of March. If I only start after I turn in the outline, I will need to write about 4 pages every single day. If I start in the middle of March, I only need an average of 2-2.5 pages a day. And if I manage 4 pages a day then, it will only make my life that much less stressful in April.

So, after this bibliography is turned in, I have another month to do heavy-duty background research. That's not so very long, but I think it will probably suffice.

Meanwhile, today is a research day. I'd better get back to it.  ¶ 9:02 AM