The coloring book process by Victoria

The coloring book process by Victoria - December 2017 Scholarship Essay

As soon as I'm assigned a school project, whether it's a group or individual project, an essay or a hands-on project, I dive right in and begin thinking of all the different, unique ways I can complete the assignment that will best display my efforts and comprehension of the content. I love working in group projects as much as I love working individually, and although the number of people may vary per assignment, the work process never does. After spending many years in child care, I've observed that any school assignment or project can be flawlessly compared to a child's process in coloring a picture.
I never like walking into a situation blind, so when it comes to any school project, I like to make sure I understand the basic fundamental outline on how to execute. Meaning: I never forget to look at the directions. While adding my own flare of creativity is a must, if I don't know the guidelines, it'll all be for nothing if I miss the main target. The directions serve as the black outlines do on a page of coloring book; they provide a distinct layout while leaving the artist to color inside the lines following their own creative ingenuity.
Once the outline has been established, it's time to pick and choose how I'm going to color in my picture. All projects require a certain amount of material to be gathered or researched on the content of the assignment. The directs tell a student what type of material needs to be obtained just as a picture's outline tells a child which colors are most appropriate. I like to look for the best, reliable resources to fill my project with in order to yield the best end-product. Online databases, library books, and textbooks are my go-to's for finding an abundance of information on the project's topic. Once I've decided which sources I will use, I begin to implement them accordingly.
In concluding my assignment, after I'm satisfied with the final product, it's time to double and triple check for any blemishes in my work. On the occasion when I have overloaded my project with information and accidentally slipped outline the lines, it is imperative that I go back and erase any extra information. Finally, when the project has been analyzed to perfection, I'm ready to show off my work and am able to feel proud of the work I've done, regardless of the hours and stress may have accompanied the process.
While this three step process may seem like a simple approach, I believe that it is one that still accurately exemplifies the procedure that I, a high schooler, have been following my entire educational career. I think the simplicity of it is actually what makes the work flow much smoother. Breaking an assignment down to its most basic steps allows me the flexibility to produce the same quality product regardless of the varying assignments, giving me a sturdy platform to turn to and build on for every project.