An Overview of this Week's Research Activities:
What was the plan and how did I execute it
- After collecting and synthesizing all the necessary legal sources for my paper, I began the writing process this week. While unorthodox in application, I decided to write the paper first and then make the poster because it will be easier to pull information out of a formally written document than to base myself off of synopses of information. Since my topic is very complex and needs a thorough explanation of all components, I split my paper into eight different sections, not including the preface, introduction, subheadings, and appendices. I knew this writing goal would be ambitious, but with the amount of hours I put in everyday, anything was feasible.
Anticipated Plans for the Following Week:
What are my project aspirations moving forward
- With this second week dedicated to the actual writing of my research paper, my anticipated plans will revolve around revision. By the following week (06/12 - 06/16), I want be at a stage where I can create my research poster and hopefully be done with my deliverable.
Accomplishments and Goals
Specific tasks
- I was able to FINISH my entire paper, amassing a total of 44 pages in length (with all citations implemented correctly as well).
- I was able to proof-read my own writing and send out my paper to various mentors for revision
- Although I thought I would take more than five days, I surpassed my own expectations and was able to accomplish all the writing on Friday, June 16th, continuing the great pace that will lead into the following week(s).
- I was able to finally return the books I checked out from the GU Law Campus structure, so I wasn't charged any overdue fees.
- I met with my faculty advisor, Professor David Burk of the Economics Department at Georgetown University again on Thursday (06/015) where we discussed how the peer-editing process would go and what I envision for my poster.
- Fulfill my 40 hour a week work requirement by taking the Georgetown University Transportation Services (GUTS) buses and working from 9-5 everyday.
Possible Challenges?
What were my setback(s), if any, and the steps that need to be taken to address this issue
- The only setback I had was figuring out which quotes I would want to use from each material and then meet the time deadline I set for myself. Besides these smaller obstacles, the rest of the writing process went fairly smooth.
Thank you for reading the updates for Week 3 of my fellowship research project, I look forward to describing where I am this time next week.