When I’m choosing which topic to research for a school presentation, help me to access educational videos or simplified articles, so that I can grasp complex subjects and present them confidently.
In the sunny corner of her room, Emma was surrounded by books, her laptop displaying multiple tabs of research topics. She loved learning about different things, but lately, picking a topic for her upcoming 7th-grade presentation had become overwhelming. The due date was looming, and she felt stuck.
Emma usually tackled topic selection by diving into challenging subjects, but as the presentation day neared, she struggled to focus. Her usual method wasn’t cutting it for this more detailed task.
Inside Emma’s head, her memory-based Automatic System was having a hard time finding a topic she could explain well. This made way for her Deliberate System to kick in, realizing she needed a more structured approach. This was Emma’s lightbulb moment, Step 1.
“Do I need to change how I pick topics?” Emma wondered. “How many options are out there? Can I choose just one?” These thoughts marked the awakening of her Deliberate System.
Seeing Emma’s struggle, her older brother, who was good at research, stepped in to help. Together, they started Step 2, looking for videos and articles to simplify choosing a topic. They talked about keeping it simple and not trying to do too much. Emma felt better knowing her brother was there to guide her.
In Step 3, Emma turned the benefits into goals. “I want resources that make complex subjects easy to understand for my presentation,” she decided. She had a variety of materials to work with, and knowing the presentation was due soon helped her focus.
Next, she ranked the materials in Step 4, choosing based on clarity and relevance. With her criteria set, Emma easily picked the best ones.
Finally, Emma found educational videos and articles that suited her needs—resources that explained tricky topics in a fun way. Step 5 confirmed she was on the right track.
With her brother’s help, Emma dove into these resources, learning a lot about different subjects and how to present them. Step 6 was all about planning: reviewing, outlining, writing, and practicing her presentation.
During Step 7, Emma absorbed information from the materials and felt more confident in her understanding of complex topics. With everything organized, her presentation came together smoothly.
As the presentation date loomed, Emma saw the impact of her decision. The chosen resources had helped her understand complex topics better, ensuring a great presentation. Step 8 was a celebration of her success.
Happy with her progress, Emma shared her experience with her classmates, encouraging them to use engaging resources too. Her journey from struggling with complexity to a more structured approach showed the power of thinking things through carefully.