What is it? And, what can I do about it? Paralysis by
Analysis
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Paralysis by Analysis What?? An inability to get started on
your assignment
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Symptom 1: Missing Flow What? Occurs when you cant seem to find
the right words. Why and what can I do about it? Lack of planning
Desire for perfection
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Symptom 2: Overwhelmed What? Occurs when you are so worried
about the paper that you just cant write anything Why and what can
I do about it? Take control of the critical voice Talk to someone
about the project De-stress stretch breathe tense and relax
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Symptom 3: Research overkill What? Spending copious amounts of
time on your research or preparation. Why and what can I do about
it? Set yourself a time limit or a maximum amount of papers Be wary
of other online distractions.
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Review & References Missing flow, feeling overwhelmed and
research overkill can all contribute to Paralysis by Analysis.
Results in a lower quality assignment or, in some instances, no
submission at all! Work on different tips to try and help you.
Clark, R. P.
http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/overcoming-writers-
block.aspxhttp://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/overcoming-writers-
block.aspx Conrey, S. M. & Brizee, A:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/567/1/ Illinois
University
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/writersblock/
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/writersblock/
