Need some help with writting essays....without doing it on the day before it is due!

[jofeb04]

Hiya,

I've got 3 assignments due in December, so plenty of time and this term I want to be organised

So, I am planning on doing a couple of hours a week until about 2weeks before, when I will do more work.

I normally start reading, then go straight onto the computer etc. Do you handwrite yours first, or like me, straight on the computer?

Really hope ykwim...been out all day, so really tired!

Thanks

I'd do a rough plan by hand first - just like a spidergram with the info needed and some rough notes but when you start writing go straight onto computer, sooo much easier for re-drafting.

Plan on paper as the ideas seem to flow better, then word process.

I get loads of quotes and passages off the net, write them down under specific headings in long hand and then go and try and fit them into some order to answer the question. That way you can get in a good few references. I don't usually type it up until i'm ready to email it for a check over by my lecturer. Do a bit each night and then you don't get bored with it. Saying that I am supposed to be doing a health and safety essay (due in 4 weeks), and I am on here. So perhaps its best not to listen to me!

Thanks for the advice.
I normally plan on the computer - as I've got time I am going to start on paper! It is so much easier to alter on the computer when starting!