POSTING #9

Taking a step back from research I can now analyze a few things.  I believe that one of the hardest parts for me during this research process was staying on schedule.  I tend to procrastinate a lot and this kind of hurt me in the early stages of research.  I tend to wait to the last minute to do research/drafts.  Even though sometimes this tends to help me, due to the fact that I feel pressure to complete the assignment on time, I still think sometimes it hurts more than helps.  Another problem I had during my research was organization.  Organization is key when gathering information from numerous sources.  Once I got organized with my sources and scheduling the work started to go a little more smoother for me.  One of the easiest things for me in my research process was writing on the topic that I am writing on.  I have been a fan of hip-hop music since an early age.  I have always enjoyed listening to various artists in the culture.  The fact that I am a Dj makes research come a little easier too.  Once I attained all my sources the first drafts seemed to come as second nature to me because I am discussing a topic I have spent my whole life being involved in.  I haven't really keep up with blogs due to my unorganized, but doing them now is helping me to reevaluate my performance on this project.  I do think some of the blogs will help me in writing my mini-ethnography, because stuff that I said in some blogs can easily be put in my paper and be relevant.