Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Blog 23: Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

I am most proud of my research content. I managed to talk for forty minutes and was able to get all of my points across to the audience. The information I gave also brought out many good questions so I feel that the audience really learned from what I had to say.

(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

My PowerPoint seemed to have flowed smoothly, and my activity -- although short -- went better than expected. From past experience with activities like mine, the audience tends to give simple answers but they showed understanding and that they really grasped what I taught.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

If I could go back, I would make my activity longer. My activity ran too short so I would make sure there was something more, like meeting with each group instead of waiting for their hands to raise, or having the groups find a group with the same case and confer on their diagnoses and treatment decisions.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

Senior project has helped me learn how to conduct my research and be resourceful. With so few print sources available, I have had to get most of my data and research from databases and my mentor. Additionally, this project has placed my foot in the door for a career in orthodontics. If I choose to pursue this topic for study, I will have a place to do internship and someone to recommend me for a graduate program. Senior project has opened doors that will help me in the future.

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