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Old 03-17-2004, 09:55 PM
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Writer's Block

I have writer's block...bad.

I also have a Statement of Purpose and a Statement of Research/Inquiry due for my doctoral app...not to mention the essays due after break.

Any suggestions for overcoming writer's block?
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Old 03-17-2004, 10:00 PM
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Sometimes, what works for me is to just start writing. Even if its off topic, then bend some nonsenical fiction that I've been writing, into the subject.

I once saw Kurt Vonnegut speak, and his suggestion to writing a book, was to write it, then throw away the first three pages.

I don't know if any of this will help, but it beats staring at a computer screen.
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Old 03-17-2004, 10:01 PM
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Whenever I have writers block I take a shower and read one random chapter from my favorite book. It's so refreshing!

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I'm bumping this...

I'm applying for a graduate certificate program which they require a statement of purpose.

The certificate is for Community College Instruction. I'm hoping that after completing this to enter an Adult Higher Education masters program.

I am so stuck on what to include in my statement of purpose.

Any recommendations on sources or websites with examples?
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Old 11-06-2008, 11:32 PM
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Is it bad to advise you to just write a bunch of B.S. that makes you sound like Mother Theresa? I mean, do these people actually care what you put in the personal statement? Or do they just generally care that it sounds like you're generally a good person?
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Old 11-07-2008, 09:38 AM
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It sounds like they want to know if you are a good match for their program.
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Old 11-07-2008, 10:42 AM
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Is it bad to advise you to just write a bunch of B.S. that makes you sound like Mother Theresa? I mean, do these people actually care what you put in the personal statement? Or do they just generally care that it sounds like you're generally a good person?
I feel like sometimes those statements are mainly to see if you are a good writer, and if you communicate well, and the substance isn't quite as important.

I think, like Kevin said, they're also expecting you to boast about yourself. So, make yourself out to be a Mother Theresa; emphasize every favorable aspect about yourself.
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