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    What types of assignments do you find most challenging, and how do you typically approach tackling t

    When it comes to assignments, I often find research-heavy projects quite challenging. Gathering information from various sources and organizing it cohesively can be time-consuming and overwhelming. To tackle these assignments, I usually start by breaking down the task into smaller steps, setting deadlines for each phase, and using digital tools to help with research and organization.

    One approach that has been helpful is using note-taking apps to jot down key points and ideas as I conduct research. These apps help me stay organized and ensure I don't miss any important information. Additionally, I often rely on online libraries and databases to access reliable sources quickly. These resources not only save time but also ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information I include in my assignments.
  • #777819
    Whenever we are searching information and data online for our work, assignment, or some research specific task then there is much available in the internet in various sites, libraries, and resource collections. The most important thing is authenticity and vintage of the data. How much old the data is? To which year it pertains? Is it matching with the concerned official or government sites? These are the questions that come in our minds and accordingly the challenge of filtering and selecting data rises in front of us.
    People engaged in research projects often face these difficulties and lose a lot of time in collection and assimilation of the data so easily available online.
    I face these problems even for writing a basic report or a simple article. What I learned is that we must avoid mentioning doubtful or dubious information in our reports or documents as that significantly brings down the quality of our work.

    Thoughts exchanged is knowledge gained.

  • #777822
    While writing down a text in a particular area, we not only need to collect information but should also verify the credibility of such a piece of information. If the authenticity is not verified duly, there could be chances of creeping in fallacies which could affect the reputation of a writer.
    Hence it could be tedious homework of verifying the whole exercise. Retreating from such an exercise should not be done either since this would amount to our low credibility.

  • #777823
    Nowadays with the help of technology and the internet, we can get all the information at our fingertips by sitting before a laptop and surfing. But during the 1970s and the 1980s, for a PhD student to decide on the project he had to select or the work plan he had, he had to spend days together in the library of the university and collect all the information required. I was in the library of the university for about 2 months to collect all the information available in the literature to finalise my thesis. Collecting information was a challenge those days. But now it is not that difficult I feel.
    As mentioned by the author any project when we see it on the whole, definitely appears very difficult. But when we split it into small parts we can complete the task easily one by one in a systematic way. A good thread from the new member, Emma Smith. I wish him all the best in his journey on this site.

    drrao
    always confident

  • #777825
    I too agree with Dr Rao. With the advent of technology, the collection of data and its validation has become much faster while we used to struggle a lot to get them through various channels and getting them xeroxed as much as possible and preparing a consolidated notes which used to take three to six months, even in the case of Dissertation work/ project work as the case may be while pursuing M.Sc.

    Now, it's not the case. The Internet facilities have made the work much easier, but I don't undermine the hard work involved in any case.

    Regards,
    Jagdish

  • #777830
    Any assignment where existing data available is not sufficient to make an analysis of the given topic is challenging.
    I remember the initial days of internet when we used to get surprised that we could get some information or data so easily just seeing on the screen in front of us.
    Today internet is so advanced that everything is available on many websites in different shapes with more or less same details. In such a conducive environment one can do research work or project work conveniently. Only thing is one has to check the data and validate it before using in one's project work.
    There are many reputed sites where prominent authors or writers contribute and maintain a quality content. It is always better to refer to such quality data in order to create a good project report.

    Knowledge is power.


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