We've all been there. Staring at our computer at the blank word document on our screen wondering why it isn't filled with words so we can just move on to our next assignment (aka watching Netflix). In honor of that, here are the stages of writing an essay as told by Spongebob so you know how close to your next Netflix binge session you truly are!
1. Eyeing up the prompt
Explain everything Plato has ever said in less than 500 words? No problem! Write a 5,000-word essay on the history of Hawaii. Even simpler!
2. Typing Your Header
I can totally do this! I'm on top of the world right now! 4.0 here I come!
3. After 30 minutes of looking at the same header
OK — passing is good — passing is a good goal.
4. After writing the intro
If all of this information could form into a coherent essay, that would be great!
5. In the middle of the essay
How am I only halfway done? This can't be possible... right?
6. Trying to find the perfect quotes to polish off your A (or F) essay
I'm almost there, just have to make these words sound like they fit in with those words.
7. When you're trying to save the not so great parts of your essay with an amazing conclusion
If I have the most creative ending ever, maybe my professor won't notice that I said the same thing five different ways in paragraph six.
8. When you read over your work as a whole
I may have struggled, but this essay is pretty darn great!
9. Handing in your essay
I'll happily take a bow for this A I'm about to receive for this beautiful work of art.
10. Leaving the classroom after handing in your essay
OK — maybe I did mess up a few times. Maybe that bow after handing it in was a bad idea.
11. Getting back your essay
Hey, at least you can watch Netflix now.