2 How to Avoid Procrastination

One of the most common threats that a research paper faces is procrastination. This is a topic most people are already very familiar with. It is human nature to want to avoid things that cause stress or other negative feelings. With that said, putting the work off will only serve to make the project harder in the long run and very likely will result in a paper with only a fraction of the potential it could have had if enough time had been allocated. Research papers are generally assigned to students not only to sharpen a student’s writing or analytical skills but also to inform the student on the topic at hand. It is very likely that the student will have little or no knowledge regarding the subject. Naturally, the project can feel overwhelming and that feeling can lead to procrastination but once the student jumps in and begins researching the topic, clarity follows as an argument begins to form. Once the student forms an argument the structure of the paper becomes much easier to map out.  The only way to avoid procrastination is to remember that the only way to begin to form an argument is to first begin thorough research.