Caleb has a complicated and difficult research paper due soon. What should he do to keep from feelin

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    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    Caleb has a complicated and difficult research paper due soon. What should he do to keep from feeling overwhelmed and procrastinating? A. work on the paper every day but save the bulk of the work for the night before it's due B. break down the paper into several small steps and start with the smallest one C. write down the deadline for the paper where he can see it every day so he doesn't forget D. work on the hardest parts of the paper first and take multiple breaks until he's finished

    Caleb wants to avoid both overwhelm and procrastination. Let's review each option:
    • A is out because saving a majority of the work will cause overwhelm and demonstrates procrastination
    • B is a good option as small steps reduce overwhelm
    • C looks nice on paper, but will he follow through with seeing the deadline everyday?
    • D is a good option as well. Finishing the tough parts first makes the rest of the journey seem like a downhill cruise
    Based on these, I'd take B or D
     

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