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How to estimate time for an article?
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| This question popped into my head after completely misjudging how long it would take me to finish my last sociology paper. I thought I could get everything done in three evenings: one for research, one for writing, and one for final edits. Big mistake. I ended up rushing through the writing because I spent too long reading sources, and barely had time to check grammar, let alone refine my arguments. It made me wonder — how do you guys usually split your time? Is there a good rule of thumb for estimating how long each part should realistically take? |
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Totally get that — I’ve done the same thing more than once. These days I try to follow a more flexible approach depending on how long the paper is. Like, for a 2,000-word one, I usually plan about 40% of my time for research, 40% for writing, and the last 20% for proofreading. It’s not always perfect, but way better than cramming edits at the end. There’s actually a helpful article that touches on how time can be managed depending on paper length — https://www.customwritings.com/howtowrite/post/how-long-should-research-paper-be/ — it doesn’t give exact numbers, but reading it helped me understand how word count affects planning. I’d say the trick is just being honest with yourself about what takes you the longest. |
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| I came across this thread while taking a break from my own paper, and honestly, it’s a great reminder that time management matters just as much as having strong content. I’ve never really thought about breaking it down into sections like that, but I might try it out next time. Sometimes I spend forever just outlining and forget to leave enough time for review. Good stuff here. |
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on 2025-10-28 05:27:27
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