Project+Evaluation

=Project Evaluation=

Goals from formal proposal:

**1) teach others about the treatments for lupus and make them realize how difficult it is to have a chronic disease** I believe I have met this goal. Througout the preparation for my presentation, I have been sharing with others how difficult lupus is for one to have and education them on the effects of this illness. I believe that I have covered all of this for my presentation.

In my paper, I proved this point. Also, I plan to thoroughly explain this during my presentation. I give examples of many "borrowed" medications.
 * 2) prove that there are very few new treatments for lupus and that those with lupus "borrow" from other diseases**

This goal was actually not met due to the changing of my project. I changed my project to going to CHOP for a children's arthritis party. The party ran very successfully.
 * 3) raise enough money to send a child with lupus to camp**

Due to getting an A on my paper, I believe I met this goal.
 * 4) prove my thesis in my paper**

I believe that I have organized my presentation to flow smoothly and to present the information in an organized fashion.
 * 5) successfully present my information in an organized fashion**


 * What did you seek for advice on this project? Did you improve at asking for feedback?**

I sought advice from my mentor, Ashley, my topic expert, Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Martin and Dr. Valenza. Ashley and Mrs. Lewis helped me organize my information and helped me with my hands on project. Mr. Martin and Dr. Valenza greatly helped me with my paper and powerpoint and finding useful information and appropriate pictures. I did improve by asking for feedback.


 * Describe any risks you took in order to complete this project. Be sure to consider emotional, intellectual or physical challenges.

I believe that I took a risk with doing my hands on project with a partner. If I had done it on my own, I would know that all of the work would get done. But, splitting the work in half proposed the risk of some work remaining unfinished. I learned how to check up on a partner without doubting their abilities.

****List and describe three personal satisfactions you have gained from doing this project.**

1) Running an event on my own- Running an event on my own is important to me because I want to major in business in college and I need to practice leading things on my own. 2) Learning more about lupus- After being part of the Lupus Committee for 5 years, I found it important to learn more. 3) Making a nice powerpoint- Being able to make good powerpoints is important in college, so I am glad I learned early.


 * Explain two problems you encountered and how you solved them.**

1) My project was cancelled- The Youth in the Loop committee cancelled my project due to timing issues. I had to find another project in a timely manner. To solve this, I went to my friend, Ashley, and asked her if we could join forces on one large project. 2) My research was not fitting my thesis- I found little information on the first thesis that I wanted to prove. I had to change my thesis at the last minute, but I worked hard to get as much information as possible in a timely manner.


 * What did you learn about managing your time?

I learned that it is important to start things early and get them in on time. Waiting until the last minute would not cut it for this project.

What did yo learn about managing your dress level?

I learned that getting things done early lowers my stress level.

If you could do the same project over again, what would you do differently?

I would pick a path of research from the beginning that I knew had sufficient information. Also, I would start practicing my presentation earlier.

Grade yourself based on the stated goals of the course- to encourage higher order thinking skills suck as application of knowledge, analysis of information, creativity and the ability to make strong evaluative judgments. What grade do you deserve and why?

I believe that I deserve an 92. I made some mistakes throughout this process, but overall I think I worked hard and did my best. I learned a lot about research and analyzed the information as well as I was able to. I also believe that I made good judgments throughout the semester. **