Education ... and studying ... Masters Degrees ...

Just to up-date my readers, and perhaps inspire my readers, I am thinking of studying for an MA, a masters degree, I am choosing to study at this level again because I have already achieved a bachelour's degree with honours, and am familiar with the course requirements to achieve a masters degree. For me its the right thing to do, to be honest I feel by now I should have studied at PHD level if I had progressed with my previous MAs, however, I am now researching the various MAs to see what is involved, so far the various course content encourage me to look further into what is involved and the level of commitment I am expected to apply. I am seriously looking at the MA Law degree and the MA Literature; apparently the MA Law degree involves looking at case studies to see how the structure of law and the legal process determines the outcomes of a legal case; there is a lot of legal literature to read quickly and process quickly, all of these requirements to me sound ideal to challenge my intellectual thinking, so, i am seriously thinking along those lines, and again, I am looking to study with the Open University; there are a number of requirements I need to have in place such as computer adaptability, I will see if I can get by with my samsung tablet, studying a degree is all about preparation, its like cooking, everything has to be ready at hand and in place and ready to adapt by following directions and engaging with the process to achieve outcomes. I am also looking at the MA Literature, again, so I have some choices. I feel that in my situation, my particular circumstances I am best suited in an environment that is challenging to me intellectually and following a good course of study is a way to achieving that. I feel I cannot push my bachelors' degree any further, its like going around in circles intellectually, so I must progress, its the right thing to do. I have already made enquiries and everything is in place to proceed with an application. We all have a responsibility to educate ourselves, to be involved in education, and even if we are in work there is always time for concise study, we owe that to ourselves and those around us to engage appropriately and intellectually with our fellow human beings. So, wish me luck. Angela De Freitas

Writing advice ... cont ...

Angela Maria De Nobrega Freitas BSc Hons., Social Sciences, Open University, DipGeog., Open University MLit., Literature, Open University, studied - MPhil., and Playwriting, Birmingham University, studied ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ A note to my readers. Please note this is a revised version of the original article. It has been a little while since I talked with you and wrote to you specifically about writing. Remember, if you are serious about writing and the writing process obviously its advisable in the first instance and I should say here on my website, Wordcraft42, that you should study a course in writing at a university such as the University of Birmingham. You will find details of their courses on line or you may telephone the university and make enquiries there. Further to that I will advise you according to my remit, my qualifications are as stated above. To continue ... Remember, if you are serious about the writing process do not under any circumstances send your writing to anybody without first discussing your writing work with the person you may decide in the end to send it to. Obviously I will be happy for you to ask me any questions you may feel it would be helpful for me to answer and I can certainly give you valuable advice based on your writing and the necessary criteria to become accomplished in the writing field. In short, please ensure you send your writing to a legitimate informed writer who is respected in the field of writing you may choose to send or write for. Importantly, remember too to write for yourself as much as for your potential appreciative readers. Keep your writing private until you find a publisher, who is again, respectable and respects you as a person and thereby, will respect your writing work by agreeing with you to publish your writing and pay you for the privilege of publishing your work. Further, I often comment on BBC news-on-line, and you too I would encourage to do the same, write a comment that is your personal view of the headline stories as published on BBC news for facebook. It is a way too of communicating critical analysis as well as a general critique that is relevant and is a good way for you to become used to the writing medium and will help you gain confidence by contributing what may be a valued and succinct point of view; i would also encourage you to be positive, being positive will open your mind to positive thinking about life in general, do not be dissuaded by anything or anyone who may challenge your thinking in any way. any trials or tribulations that may face you are not worth the sacrifice of your peace of mind, be focused about your writing and write well. Be sure and be positive. For now, good writing and good luck. Angela Maria De Nobrega Freitas