When beginning my research on the collection of data, I did not think that it would be very difficult. However, as I began to research the topic, I realized that I would not be as easy as I had originally thought. I may have waited too long to start my research, and therefore the rest of my writing process may have been rushed. I have always had an issue with procrastination and underestimating the work load of the assignment, but when the project involves research as in-depth as this was, the procrastination can become very costly.

I learned that my rushed writing can be sloppy and unorganized compared to when I allot myself sufficient time. This is very important because down the road I will need to write papers involving more research than this, and if I do not have the will power to begin research far ahead of the due date, my paper will surely suffer. I am used to getting A’s, especially in English and writing classes, and if my grade suffers due to procrastination I will be very disappointed.

It is very important for me to learn to not procrastinate. Not only for academics, but in my life in general. Almost without exception an individual will do better on a task when he or she gives himself or herself more time. I will work on my will power and begin all my work on time in order to give myself enough time to complete the writing process thoroughly instead of writing an entire piece in one sitting.