What does the conversation say about the term paper?

W: Listen, Jack, we’re going skiing over this three-day weekend. How about it? You want to come along?
M: I’d love to, but I can’t.
W: Why?
M: I’m studying all weekend.
W: Oh, come on, Jack, you won’t be studying all day Sunday.
M: Well, I’ll be studying at least until midnight.
W: Well, we’ll be at the ski resort in the Changbai Mountains in case you want a break. I’ve got to run. Are you sure you are not coming?
M: Oh, I don’t know. I’ve got too much work and not enough time. I wish I had started my term paper earlier. If I had begun it a few weeks ago, I’d probably have had it done by now. It’s due Monday. What am I going to do?
W: Well, if I were you, I’d stop all that moaning and get cracking! Besides, there is still the weekend. If you want, I’ll give you a hand.
M: Oh, thanks, Janice. I’d really appreciate your help. Do you really think I’ll be able to get it done this weekend?
W: Sure you will. What’s your paper about?
M: U.S. foreign policy, 1960 to 1970.
W: Okay. Let’s go to the library now. I know a couple of very good reference books.