DOWNHEARTED...

I am pleased to say that I was able to get a lot of study time in at the weekend - about 20 hours in all.

Having put together a basis for module 2, I now need to flesh out the bones to make sure I include all the important bits before a major edit to fit the word count.

This is where the downheartedness comes in - I have received my mark for module 1 and although I know the first year's marks don't count and that a pass is all that is required, I was disappointed. Module 1 was on familiar ground and module 2 has taken me to new and unfamiliar ground - I had hoped the mark I got for the first would reflect my suitability for this course, I am now dreading what I will get for the second and that's before I have even finished it.

With serious doubts plaguing my mind, I decided to look at my marking in more detail with the Assessment Criteria in hand. Firstly my mark hit the 'very good' grade so I should be pleased with that. On re-reading the criteria my failings appear to be in extending myself. For the future I should therefore take time to make sure I describe, explain and reflect...

For now I am abandoning any attempt to study this afternoon as I think it will be a fruitless task. Let's hope a short break for reflection on all of the above is all I need...