Roadblocks to Research

Information abounds about current day Saint Martin from what there is to do on the island to the customs of locals. There is much less information though, pertaining to the history of the border that separates the two island nations; Saint Martin and Sint Maarten. Unfortunately, my research is based on discovering the origins of when and how the border was determined between the two nations.

Initially I debated changing my topic to one that I could find more information more easily, though after careful thought I decided to take on the challenge and form an argument that would be more difficult to make – based solely on the fact that the lack of information and the folklore surrounding the borders origins was too interesting to pass up on. As I began to come across more and more information, I began to realize that the biggest roadblocks to completing my research were actually outside distractions.

The following are the three biggest roadblocks I discovered while conducting my research that you should avoid in order to make your research paper a success!

Major Distraction

1)      Put the Cellphone down!

Quit checking your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts and get to work. There is a time to be social and a time to get work done! Make sure that you remove any electronic distractions from the room when you decide to sit down and get to work. Which leads me into the second roadblock…

2)      Set aside time!

Time management is huge when conducting an extensive research project. Make sure you allocate time for research and writing it will help lead to a much more interesting product and ensures you will receive a better grade as well.

 

 

3)      Ask for Help!

When it seems like information is impossible to find or you simply have no idea what next step to take to move your research along, ask for help. Whether its a librarian or your professor there is always someone who is willing and able to help you reach your end goal: completing your research project and final paper.

Acknowledging these three roadblocks and formulating a game plan to overcome them will help you earn a better grade and save you the grief of last minute project mayhem.