History Paper Dilemma: Change Topic or Wait? | 90-Second Conversation Analysis

A woman is struggling to decide how to proceed with her history paper. She planned to use original documents from the library, but they're unavailable for at least two weeks due to restoration work.

She's unsure whether to change her topic and start working on the paper immediately, even though she's already done research on her current topic. Alternatively, she could wait for the documents to become available, but that would mean a last-minute rush during a busy period at the end of the term.

I recommend that she change her topic and start working on the paper immediately. While she's invested time in her current research, waiting for the documents would mean a significant workload during a stressful time. Switching topics allows her to utilize her existing knowledge and make progress on her paper right away.