Question

I need to write a 3-4 page paper on motivation. Any ideas for how to get past the writers block?

Answer 1

It's technically a personal philosophy, but I just don't know where to begin.

Answer 2

@SolomonZelman or @zepdrix any thoughts?

Answer 3

Well do you want to brainstorm? Or give me an example of a real world problem?

Answer 4

Personally, I'd take a look at the things around me. Note most of the things that happened to me that are very sentimental memories. Or just let the pencil do the talking, by writing random words down.

Answer 5

Or is that not enough?

Answer 6

Uhm brainstorm maybe? Writing is not my specialty. I find it very difficult to come up with stuff

Answer 7

Same, so what do you have......?

Answer 8

So the sub headings I have to use are: Extrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation to Learn

Learning Theories

Learning Communities

Classroom Management

The Struggling Student

Answer 9

I decided to add an introduction and conclusion to make it neater. But I can't even think of an interesting way to start the paper.

Answer 10

So you're not using essay format?

Answer 11

no, we have to use subtitles/section headings (which I have never used before)

Answer 12

Ew, so it's like starting a new section for a mini paragraph.

Answer 13

IT'S A GUIDE
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Answer 14

which I think you knew

Answer 15

Yea, So I'm guessing it's one paragraph for each since it's only 4 pages

Answer 16

double spaced to boot

Answer 17

So I'm trying to come up with a good introduction, but I don't want to break the 4th wall ya know?

Answer 18

Yes I understand, and when you say double spaced boot

That was like a book report I had to do a couple of years ago

Answer 19

How will you start this?

Answer 20

So as of now, I can't think of how to start it.
I was thinking something like.
Motivation. A seemingly simple concept, yet is the cause of an abundance of prevalent issues in education today. Whether it be in a classroom or on a field, educators are struggling to engage a new generation of seemingly 'lazy' students, but is this the case? Are students really just lazy, or does a lack of support for intrinsic motivation create this appearance? I believe that if intrinsic motivation is nurtured and supported by the environment a student finds themselves in, that student will be able to develop a healthy internal motivation, which will help them achieve their goals and dreams.

Answer 21

but.. I just don't know if i like it . It's too, question-y

Answer 22

What grade are you in, I want to see what is acceptable.

Answer 23

Graduate school, lol. It's pretty bad that I struggle with writing still

Answer 24

God, a higher education than me

Answer 25

(My BS is in math.) I got out of every single paper I could

Answer 26

Well, when I read your introduction...I wanted to say
You should take out " I believe "

Answer 27

haha, that part is allowed. It's a personal philosophy, so this teacher wants that type of stuff

Answer 28

My teacher taught me not to give your opinion on an informative format...

Answer 29

Oh, duh.

Answer 30

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Answer 31

I was taught the same thing, so again this is out of my comfort zone

Answer 32

After reviewing, I think it's pretty good.

Answer 33

alright, thanks. I'm going to try and keep going, but man... writing really sucks. I think I'd rather do a 3 page proof haha

Answer 34

thank you for helping :) you managed to get me to write something and break the block

Answer 35

No problem!