Easy or the Hard Way
While working on my extended essay and IA, I realized something. I picked really hard topics. You wouldn't think that something about the Bay of Pigs would be very difficult, but it surprisingly is. I got thinking though... Why didn't I do something on Hitler where there are endless texts to consult and such. I did the same thing in picking a topic on South Africa for my IA. There were two books at Wilson Library, the largest in the state. I know some of you guys are struggling with this as well, but from what I've read online, an obscure topic is a good topic.
Online, people post that you should pick a topic that is unknown. That way the grader won't know anything on the topic and will have to trust you. Some people posted that they picked an obscure topic, didn't write a very good paper, but got a good grade. I just find this a little strange. I find that I'm putting more time into research and less into writing a good paper.
In this respect, I wonder if it is worth picking an obscure topic and writing a so-so paper, or picking an easy topic and writing a really good paper.
I made this same post a couple of weeks ago and nobody noticed!...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I completely understand. There is material on my IA topic, but most of it is not very analytical and combat-centric. Additionally, all my EE research has indicated that my topic has insufficient clinical research to develop a sound conclusion on its safety and merits. Frustrating, but the topic is at least a little interesting.