Week 1 - Emails, Talks, Case Studies and Gnatt Chart

Emailed academics
I have been emailing Japanese academics to help narrowing down Japan's history on the most culturally significant points. So I have emailed 7 people I've received 2 responses so far. Although it seems like they're unable to help me. I'll give the rest of them until Tuesday next week to respond, then I will send them another email. I will also email new people too.

Talked with Ben
I talked with Ben; he suggested I make some research posters. So I'm going to make 3. One on general Japanese history up until the 20th century, One with more of a focus on the last 100 years of animation. the 3rd will be a triangulation poster based on my main 3 case studies.

Started case studies
I have also started doing my case studies this week. I decided to drop "Stiens;gate" as a case study because it is an incredibly difficult show to get into given the subject matter is time travel and it goes quite deep into the science fiction side of things. I couldn't find enough material to give a convincing argument so I couldn't back up any of my thoughts with quotes or evidence. It's just not an anime that is talked enough about either online or in academic texts and when it is talked about it's never about the main characters mental health.The focus is often shifted to the time travel aspect of the anime. But in my opinion the main character has schizophrenia or at the very least shows schizophrenic tendencies, also his friends are going through their own mental struggles and I feel like it is a show which definitely needs to be looked more into but it's so hard to get actually get into it

I made a Gnatt chart to keep myself on track. 

What went well this week?

• I feel a lot better after speaking to Ben. I have more of a clear idea of what i'm doing going forward
• Very productive week. 
• Felt like i was communicating well

What could've gone better?

• I didn't get everything done that I had planned, I will have to pick up the slack next week. 
• Time management continues to be an issue even into 3rd year, I accidentally missed a dyslexia support session.

Plan for next week

• Continue making research posters
• Continue writing case studies, looking into psychological character analysis using professionals in the field of oligarchy to back up arguments 
• Start practical.
• Have a rough draft of 3 chapters done.