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Onwards and upwards... Starting Module 2

 I can't believe the blog I am about to write is about starting Module 2?!

The last time I blogged I had just completed my first draft of my Module 1 essay and I hadn't even started my diagram - it's safe to say that my work/life balanced took a huge hit at the end of last year and every time I thought about sitting down to blog or read what other people were sharing, something else came up.

This is something I am actively looking to change throughout Module 2 so as they say... onwards and upwards!

The open discussion from Wednesday morning was the first I have ever been able to make - usually I work full days but with the current lockdown I have been lucky enough to have a little bit of extra time. 

The discussion group was mainly made up of Module 1 and 2 students with a few Module 3 students which was an absolute godsend! I think I speak for every Module 2 students when I say anytime someone asks a question I would find myself staring through the screen at the Module 3 guys praying they would be the ones to answer - the beholders of all knowledge. 

*I know this course isn't about finding the 'right' answer and that we should be trusting the process but everyone like to know there on the right path every now and then.

We talked about of the IDEA OF RESEARCH

Now I'm sure were all guilty of scribbling down bits and pieces of what is said during these discussion and the by the time it gets to reading through them I have no idea what they mean or what I was trying to take note of.

*Clearly I thought it was a good idea at the time, but I also have the memory of a sieve 

So I have decided to take some time to do my own research on the topic and hopefully this will refresh my memory and things will make more sense!

To be continued...

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  1. Welcome back! I was exactly the same, I wrote a blog when I handed my draft submission in in Module one and then disappeared off the scene, spending all my uni time to actually complete the uni work rather than be on the blogs. My aim is to also be better on the blogs this term, but the juggle between deadlines and other jobs, it can definitely be a struggle! Look forward to hearing more on your research. Rhi xx

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    1. Thanks Rhian! Honestly time just ran away with me last module but I know that I can't let that happen this time. Loved hearing the ideas for you inquiry yesterday - looking forward to seeing how it pans out xx

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