Reflect on your past experiences with research in school. What challenges have you faced when working independently or in a group, and how did you handle them? Explain how those experiences will influence the way you approach this current research project.

 Prompt Response: When working in a group, the primary challenge I often encounter is finding a balance between work, productivity, and time. In every group I’ve been a part of, there’s been a noticeable amount of time spent brainstorming rather than putting our ideas into action. While brainstorming is an essential part of any project, especially research, it’s crucial that we effectively manage our time. To address this, I intend to approach this research project with the mindset of working a real job and earning money from it.

Summary:  In today's class, we started a research group project for different topics.

Reflection: Reflecting on this, I am confident that I will avoid repeating the same mistakes I have made in balancing work, productivity, and time. Instead, I will strive to make these aspects work seamlessly together with my group members in an efficient manner.