@Susan1738 first thing you should do is request an extension for both your assignments. Universities are quite lenient these days because of Covid, so because of this, or your other reasons for not starting on them yet, you will likely get the extension. Don't wait for them to get back to you to start though. It will be tight, but it is possible to finish both assignments. You just need to be organised and put in the effort. You should create plans for both your essays, such as bullet points listing how you are going to write the essay, what is going to go where etc. You should follow your learning outcome, don't waste time on anything that your learning outcome does not specify.
If you are a slow typer then use microphone button on the word document to translate speech to text. This function often gets words wrong though and doesn't put in the correct punctuation, so make sure you go over it afterwards. This, or get a text to speech app on your phone for when you have thoughts of what to write in your assignment when you're out and about.
I would start by finding definitions of key words in your essay using Oxford reference or by using the 'reference entry' part of your online library search function, if you are struggling with where to start, and they can help you figure out what to research next.
If you struggle with time management, then make a plan for when to write your essay i.e. Day 1 - Complete introduction on both essays and find three helpful journals OR Day 1 : 9-11am work on essay one 1-3 work on essay two 5-7 work on essay one etc. Something along those lines, and make the plan for each day leading up to the deadline, giving yourself a few days leeway for checking over your assignment, finishing referencing, manthank.you.so.much I done an extensionaging work count etc.
- Rosie
Sheffield Hallam Student Ambassador