torstai 31. toukokuuta 2012
Two down, one to go!
I am so pleased with myself, quantity wise, not quality though.... I have never read and write sooooooooo much in my life! In two weeks, I read over 40 articles, wrote 60 pages of materials, and now, still 15 articles to go, and most likely another 30 pages of writing!! I hope practice makes my writing skills better, and also in 4 years time, I can write quality, scholarly articles... :D That's the aim!
sunnuntai 27. toukokuuta 2012
Tips for reading academic articles
I have never read soooooooooooooooooo many articles before in my life, especially within a very concentrated period of 20 days! So far, I have covered over 50 articles. It started with much difficulties because the style of writing, structure, contents are very alien to my style from the practical background. I am used to reading corporate reports, accounting and financial statements, newspapers, magazines and to aggravate the challenges more, I read a lot of non-work materials in Chinese.
However, the process gets easier, and the speed becomes faster as I read more and more. I start to see the 'patterns' of their writing, the academia languages, vocabulary and style used.... and as I reflect, I start to apply the same logic, vocabulary and style.
So, my advice is, don't get put off by the first few attempts. It is very frustrating, and challenging. However, it will get easier, so be patient, and persistence.
However, the process gets easier, and the speed becomes faster as I read more and more. I start to see the 'patterns' of their writing, the academia languages, vocabulary and style used.... and as I reflect, I start to apply the same logic, vocabulary and style.
So, my advice is, don't get put off by the first few attempts. It is very frustrating, and challenging. However, it will get easier, so be patient, and persistence.
Strawberry fun!
Kids and hubby preparing the ground for growing new strawberry plants. The soil was fertilized, the plastic cover was positioned, and now waiting for the baby plants to arrive!
A taste of success
Boy and his mate, snapped first prize in the agricultural quiz organized by 4H club in Hyrynsalmi yesterday! Well done!
lauantai 26. toukokuuta 2012
Children's spring performance 2012
Despite my extremely heavy load to cope with all kinds of writings and assignments, children's performance is still an important part of my activities. Regardless how busy, such performance comes only once, and soon, as the girl step across the basic school, there will no longer be such 'childish' performances (so called). It is a pity, because it is so lovely to see them participating in such activities, and enjoy their talents which come naturally. It is a pity when people start stretching into adulthood, there are no longer creativity and time for such kind of activities... and we lost such skills along the way. Nonetheless, whilst there are still possibilities to be entertained, I should not miss the opportunity to do so.
keskiviikko 23. toukokuuta 2012
Cranes crossing road!
This was a sight for me! A flock of cranes crossing the road behind our home... they are so beautiful, but noisy bunch. When they are around, they will make sure their 'presence' is felt by making loud sounds :) I used to chase them around the field for photo shoots, but now, they were just few metres away in our backyard, ha ha!
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