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How To Use Gadgets in Creative Academic Writing

March 3, 2019

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What does one need in creative writing? Imagination, a strong vocabulary, and good research skills are essential, but the tools of the trade can and must be adapted to the digital age. Academic writing means exclusively original ideas about well-researched topics, persuasive and sophisticated writing skills and timely submission. It also means focusing on a certain topic without ignoring other classes and spending some free time with people who are or will become your friends. Gadgets can be used to make the educational process more efficient, but they can also add a bit of fun to the mix that is modern education.

“The hurrier I go, the behinder I get”

This might be a grammatically questionable quote, but it perfectly describes academic writing. Time is of the essence for students around the world and it’s not easy to plan every minute just right. To make things worse, students regularly spend up to 70 hours per week handling their classes and academic projects. This might seem like a good idea at first, but it is probably affecting creativity and productivity overall.

Students are regularly exposed to stressors like challenging assignments, practice, and projects as well as the need to adapt to a new and different environment. If persistent, this can (and will) sometimes lead to Burnout Syndrome. Burnout is a response to the daily stressors of the academic life of students and it does affect creativity as well as productivity. It also affects academic performance, self-esteem, and psychological health. Creative writing is one of the tasks that many students may find challenging at first, but it may also enable them to fight burnout with the help of modern gadgets. After all, technology makes our lives easier and better in many ways and it can also help students when writing.

Every story needs a hero

The writer may be the true hero of the story, but every Batman needs a Robin. So do academic and working writers everywhere. Tools, tips, and gadgets are the proper sidekicks any writer needs. But what are the best gadgets for academic writing in the digital age? Technology does come at a price, so the perfect gadgets for a student must be those that provide real benefits with little or no drawbacks. This means that smartphones may not make the list as they are not cost-efficient when it comes to academic writing and they are sure to provide users with other distractions.

Gadgets that help students save time

Students often feel that time is ticking away at an alarming rate, especially when they are juggling tasks and projects. They will soon start to feel overwhelmed and Burnout Syndrome may be just one step away. Gadgets that help them save time for fun and play are sure to be a good investment for their health, productivity and creativity. This might mean investing in a new laptop that will provide them with the ultraportable power to analyze and write as they please.

Gadgets that help students read and research

Extensive reading is a big part of the educational process, especially when it comes to academic writing. Gadgets like Amazon’s Kindle or Kobo have been designed to make reading even more fun and accessible. E-readers are cost-efficient gadgets that provide students with a custom-made library on the go. Newer models include features like built-in lighting for reading in the dark and 3G connectivity, making them perfect for campus life. Even more, e-readers make notes and research available at a touch without the drawbacks of paperbacks.

Gadgets that make students healthier and happier

Wearables are often used to gather data about users’ health and wellbeing, prompting them to change their habits if needed. Considering the fact that students everywhere fight stressors and fatigue, wearables seem the perfect solution. Some smart devices also keep users informed about every planned activity they must do. They allow users to create a schedule and later inform them about the tasks they need to complete. This is a perfect feature for keeping track of multiple writing tasks and will allow students to effectively add academic writing to their program.

Technology opens up new possibilities for academic and working writers everywhere. While students are regularly exposed to stressors and burnout, the digital age has provided them with new tools to fight old foes and save time. After all, there is no writing without living.