22.7
Today I dealt with a minor setback as I forgot my USB, which subesquently has my entire planning on. This was just minorly annoying as I was planning on starting the actual writing portion of my project today. But at least I managed to begin the prologue without much difficulty.
Another problem stems from my inability to actually understand and feel how a person suffering from depression would feel, as I have not experienced it myself. I am thinking of talking with girls that I have known to have had depression and research on some website such as Beyond Blue, etc. to gather some more information.
But, as slowly as it is going, at least I have started and I'm feeling pretty good about writing this story.
Kayla
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Reflection #3
19 May
Today I started the planning of my book, and decided on the main character, Claire Grace. A title has yet to appear, but I think that as I begin to write my book and get into it one will appear in due course.
I have decided that the story I write, to be able to reach the global community, I can display it on FanFiction, which is a plagiarism-free website where users can enter their own stories and anyone who sees it can comment.
I'll let you know how it comes along,
Kayla
Today I started the planning of my book, and decided on the main character, Claire Grace. A title has yet to appear, but I think that as I begin to write my book and get into it one will appear in due course.
I have decided that the story I write, to be able to reach the global community, I can display it on FanFiction, which is a plagiarism-free website where users can enter their own stories and anyone who sees it can comment.
I'll let you know how it comes along,
Kayla
Reflection #2
23 April
I have begun my proposal of a book to Mrs. Churchill, and the summary of my project's goal is as follows:
To write a novella which will provide an insight into a normal teenage girl's life, its changes and her dealing with depression, as well as showing how both she and her family helped her.
The story will not only display how she dealt with it, but also the causes, social and individual effects and possible outcomes of depression if not treated. The book will aim to make the reader more aware of depression and how it can be caused and eventually end. In general, it will target a teenage audience and relate to social, familial and educational pressure that an average teenager deals with.
Even though the story will be fictional, and set in an abstract, parallel world, the reader will be able to relate to the issues and pressures that the girl experiences. The story will be first-person, and this writing technique will allow the reader an insight into the girl's emotions and thoughts throughout her experiences.
Thanks,
Kayla
I have begun my proposal of a book to Mrs. Churchill, and the summary of my project's goal is as follows:
To write a novella which will provide an insight into a normal teenage girl's life, its changes and her dealing with depression, as well as showing how both she and her family helped her.
The story will not only display how she dealt with it, but also the causes, social and individual effects and possible outcomes of depression if not treated. The book will aim to make the reader more aware of depression and how it can be caused and eventually end. In general, it will target a teenage audience and relate to social, familial and educational pressure that an average teenager deals with.
Even though the story will be fictional, and set in an abstract, parallel world, the reader will be able to relate to the issues and pressures that the girl experiences. The story will be first-person, and this writing technique will allow the reader an insight into the girl's emotions and thoughts throughout her experiences.
Thanks,
Kayla
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Introduction
Hey, my name's Kayla and my WISE project is focussing on depression and its effects and possible outcomes.
I'm planning on designing a website containing facts, statistics and advice to spread awareness to a broader audience. I haven't as yet decided on a name for the website, so any suggestions are welcome.
This website is going to be set up for the sole purpose of discussing the facts about depression, how it is caused, its effects and how it is treated. It will also offer advice for sufferers and their carers/friends and family.
To a more targeted audience, the website will explain to students (high school students especially) about how increased stress levels as you move up grades can lead to depression. It will provide methods for counteracting this, as well as the warning signs for those who are depressed around you and who to talk to.
Thanks and wish me luck!
Kayla
I'm planning on designing a website containing facts, statistics and advice to spread awareness to a broader audience. I haven't as yet decided on a name for the website, so any suggestions are welcome.
This website is going to be set up for the sole purpose of discussing the facts about depression, how it is caused, its effects and how it is treated. It will also offer advice for sufferers and their carers/friends and family.
To a more targeted audience, the website will explain to students (high school students especially) about how increased stress levels as you move up grades can lead to depression. It will provide methods for counteracting this, as well as the warning signs for those who are depressed around you and who to talk to.
Thanks and wish me luck!
Kayla
Reflection #1
April 15
Today I'm starting to doubt my previous object of creating a website. First of all, it will create a huge problem of time management including creating the website, adding pages of facts and notices for depression, etc. Second of all, it will be exceptionally difficult to raise notice in the global community for the website.
So right now I'm starting to think writing a story will be more beneficial and time-effective as it only requires planning, research and writing and will encompass my love of writing and a personal perspective on depression if I write it in first-person.
Thanks,
Kayla
Today I'm starting to doubt my previous object of creating a website. First of all, it will create a huge problem of time management including creating the website, adding pages of facts and notices for depression, etc. Second of all, it will be exceptionally difficult to raise notice in the global community for the website.
So right now I'm starting to think writing a story will be more beneficial and time-effective as it only requires planning, research and writing and will encompass my love of writing and a personal perspective on depression if I write it in first-person.
Thanks,
Kayla