The 5317 course on publications was enjoyable and informative, and I learned a lot from it. The course also provided practical exercises that helped me apply what I learned to publish our work eventually.
In the past, I have faced challenges while working in groups. Sometimes there were communication gaps, while it was challenging to coordinate schedules and deadlines at other times. However, this class provided an ideal environment for group work. The online platform made connecting with my group members and collaborating on assignments easy. We could share our ideas and feedback in real time through Google Docs, which helped us stay on track and produce high-quality work. Moreover, our group members had diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which brought a new dimension to our discussions and assignments. Overall, this class was a great learning experience, and it helped me overcome the challenges of working in a group.
In the course, I worked with two other group members, Tonya and Ashleigh, who I met on Zoom. We used Google Docs to collaborate on all the assignments. We used our skills to work together and ensure we produced high-quality work. Collaborating with my group members was a great experience; we all learned a lot from each other.
However, the group within the discussion group was more challenging. Since the group did not organically come together, coordinating and collaborating took more work. In addition, people posted at different times, making the discussions more complex than the core group. Despite the challenges, I still learned a lot from the discussions, which helped me better understand the course material. The discussion groups also worked to help me learn about more resources to use for the assignments and in the classroom.
Looking back, I could have done a few things better in the discussion group. For example, I could have created a GroupMe group with the other members to connect quickly during the first week of the course. Creating a separate place for conversation allowed us to get to know each other better and establish a rapport before beginning the discussions. Additionally, I could have done a better job posting sooner and more frequently. Sometimes, I would wait until the last minute to post my thoughts, which made it difficult for others to provide feedback or engage in a conversation. Finally, I could have asked more questions for feedback to ensure that I understood the course material and contributed to the discussions meaningfully. By reflecting on these areas for improvement, I can approach future group work with a better understanding of what it takes to be an effective and engaged team member.
I am pleased to say that I earned a grade of 90 in the 5317 courses on publications. This grade reflects the effort and hard work I put into the course, especially in my collaboration with others in my core group. Working with my group members was a great experience, and we produced high-quality work through effective collaboration. However, I could have done better in the weekly discussion group. I could have contributed more proactively and asked more questions to engage with my group members. Nonetheless, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from others and improve my collaborative skills through this course.
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