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Finding a focus?

After the Skype on Friday, reading some blogs and chatting to some peers, I feel a little clearer about whats being asked of us for module 2. I have my 1-2-1 with my supervisor Helen tomorrow, so hopefully she will be able to clear up some of my questions…

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MIND MAPPING


I always find a good old fashioned mind map gets my thoughts flowing and gets it all down on paper. This is how I started to discover ‘what is my practise’ and my ‘areas of learning’ for module 1. So theres a little bit of advice for anyone in module 1 who’s stuck where to start!


I am hoping that my conversation tomorrow will spark some inspiration and then I can crack on with starting… but for now here are a few topics of interest that I could potentially delve into for my inquiry.




How are you all getting on and does anyone else have any tips on how to come up with your inquiry topics?



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  1. Alice PettiniFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:37 AM

    Hi Emily! We do love a mind map... and you have some really exciting points on there. I am also finding it so useful at the moment to refer back to my M1 essay and my AOLs in particular! I am picking up on some themes that are making me 'wonder' but am struggling to pin point a specific question. I am glad you're feeling better about M2 now. Good luck for your tutorial tomorrow x

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    1. Emily SmithFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:49 AM

      Yes I know the feeling! I think maybe we need to think about your topic as being broad and then we we do our reading and research we will be able to pin point what the 'question' or exact topic that we are looking into! That's what I am hoping happens anyway haha

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    2. Alice PettiniFebruary 8, 2021 at 10:11 AM

      Yes, I hope so too! x

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  2. Rhian GillFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:41 AM

    Mind maps are always a great starting point! Hopefully when you discuss some things with Helen tomorrow you might start to have a better idea of where you want to further explore. Look forward to reading more blogs as you progress into module two. Rhi x

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    1. Emily SmithFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:50 AM

      Thanks Rhian! I hope so too! I feel like atleast I have some ideas to present to her tomorrow as before I was stressing on not knowing what to say! I can't wait to follow your blogs too!

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  3. Chloe GentlesFebruary 8, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    Hi Emily, this is a great post! Mind mapping is brilliant and I always forget to do it, so thank you for this! I hope after your conversation with Helen tomorrow, you might have a clearer idea on what you really want to get your teeth stuck into! All the best, Chloe x

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    1. Emily SmithFebruary 8, 2021 at 8:38 AM

      It's my saviour when I feel lost or have too much buzzing around my head!! A great way to organise your thoughts!!

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  4. Emily WardFebruary 8, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Emily, mind mapping for me is really useful to see things more visually than just a page of text. It's difficult for me to just come up with ideas randomly and what has helped me was just keeping a little journal with me always and writing things as they randomly came to me in the day. Also whenever I would walk I try to listen to different dance podcasts... listening to other people be passionate about what I am passionate about links and ignites things in my own head.... hope that helps xx

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    1. Emily SmithFebruary 8, 2021 at 11:39 AM

      Thanks Emily!! That is helpful and something I haven't considered!! I will get looking into some podcasts and the journal idea will be super handy!!
      Thanks for the advice!

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  5. Roanne CoxFebruary 11, 2021 at 12:50 AM

    The mind maps are back!! I'm definitely planning on doing this to see what little wonders I can come up with. You have some really interesting points on yours that you could explore, I hope you start to find that one is sparking your interest the most or prodding you to look into it. Looking forward to seeing where it takes you! x

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    1. Emily SmithFebruary 14, 2021 at 11:13 AM

      Haha yes they are!!! I don't know why but they just seem to help me haha! I think I am actually going to go into more dancers and body image which wasn't on my radar but after reading its sparked a lot of interest!

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