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Mod 3- Lets do this!


I'm actually feeling surprisingly calm as I go into the 3rd module of BAPP, a feeling I haven't been too familiar with so far on this course. 

last term was all about preparing and planning what felt like a humongous task this term. However what I'm realising is the planning was the hardest part. Now that part's done I actually feel excited to just explore my inquiry topic in further detail. I'm really looking forward to challenging my own assumptions and ideas and actually dig deeper into the causes of Music Performance Anxiety and how it affects people differently at auditions. 

Starting the module:

So far I have read through my research proposal from last term and my literature review. This was so helpful and i'd recommend to any other module 3's as a good place to start. I don't know about anyone else but after having almost 2 months off I was worried that I'd forgotten what I'm researching! However reflecting over my work from last term has really placed me right back in the middle of my research, I'm feeling like I have a plan and i'm motivated to get going. 

Initial goals:

Time Management. 

I looked over my Gant chart and I worked out specific dates that I aim to have each task done by. I'm hoping this will keep me on track this term. (Last term I had a major panic about a month into term because I realised I hadn't made much progress, so I'm trying to avoid the mid module breakdown this time round)

Get my lit review done. 

I am going to start engaging with literature on my topic straight away and get my lit review written asap, as I would like to base my interview questions on my findings from the existing data I find. 

Connect with network.

 I'm really going to try hard to engage with the Blog community this term and try to connect with others on the course. 

I would love to hear any thoughts on how everyones feeling about mod 3!

Shauna x 

Comments

  1. Ellie OwenFebruary 2, 2022 at 3:35 AM

    Hi Shauna!

    Enjoyed reading this blog. I too feel more at ease entering this module, I think planning our inquiry may have been the most complex part. I’m looking forward to reading more of your blogs on your research and data.

    Your POA sounds great. I too intend to start exploring literature soon to get my literature review ticked off.

    Ellie x

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  2. Rebecca EverittFebruary 4, 2022 at 4:37 AM

    Hi Shauna!

    I'm not 100% at ease starting off this module but I'm sure as I get into it I'll join you in feeling a little better! I'll definitely read back through my Module 2 essays- that sounds like a great idea to get started. I definitely could have made more use of the blogs in Module 2 too, so am going to try and connect a bit more this time.

    Becca x

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  3. Hannah Mae ThickettFebruary 6, 2022 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Shuana,

    I join you on time management this module, I aim to do as much as possible to make sure that I stay on track! I am aiming to get cracking on the first few elements of the portfolio soon. I also aim to connect a lot more via blogs.
    Look forward to hearing how you are getting on.

    H x

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