For my revisions, I plan to mostly focus on making our project clearer and more organized. Our research on what keeps young adults consistently involved in conservation has a lot of good information, but some parts feel too long and repetitive. I want to go back through and tighten sections so we are not saying the same thing in different ways. I also want to make sure each section connects more directly to our main research question. Another thing I want to improve is how our sources connect to our experiment design. Right now we summarize a lot of research, but I want to revise so it is more obvious how each study actually supports what we are proposing to test. I will also clean up wording and sentence flow so it reads smoother and feels more put together overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To strengthen our research, I think we need a few more secondary sources that focus on long term behavior change and not just awareness. A lot of what we found talks about communication campaigns and motivation, which is helpful, but I would like to add at least one more study that tracks whether people stay involved over time. Since our project is about consistent engagement, not one time action, that kind of source would help back up our claims more. I also think adding another study about college students and sustainability programs would make our argument stronger since that is our main audience group. Sources about habit building and behavior psychology could also help explain why some strategies stick and others don’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am writing for my professor, classmates, and also our community partner, Heartlands Conservancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That changes how I want to revise the paper because it needs to be both academic and practical. For the class side, it needs to clearly explain our methods, variable, and evidence. For Heartlands, it should be easy to understand and useful for real programs and events. Because of that, I want to revise so our takeaways and recommendations are clearer and more direct. I will try to keep the language straightforward and not overly technical unless it really needs to be. Thinking about both audiences helps me shape the revisions so the project is not just research heavy but also actually useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflection 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khildeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thank you for this thoughtful<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this project, I want my work to reach young adults, investors, professors, and especially the people who are directly affected by water conservation. I don’t want this to just be something I turn in for a grade. I want it to actually matter to people who are connected to the issue. Young adults are important because we are the ones who will deal with the long-term effects of environmental decisions. If more young people understand how serious water conservation is, it could influence the choices we make in the future, whether that’s personally or professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also think investors are an important audience because money plays a huge role in what projects move forward and which ones don’t. If investors are more aware of the long-term environmental and economic benefits of sustainable water practices, they may be more willing to support responsible initiatives. Professors are another key group because they guide research and help shape how these topics are discussed academically. Their feedback helps strengthen the credibility of my work and pushes me to think deeper about the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most importantly, I want my work to reach the people who are directly affected by water conservation, especially communities dealing with water shortages or changes in water access. These people aren’t just statistics in research-they are real individuals whose daily lives are impacted. Their experiences should shape how I talk about the issue and remind me to approach it with respect and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thinking about all these stakeholders changes how I write. I have to make sure my work is clear enough for a general audience but still strong enough academically for professors. It pushes me to focus on real impact instead of just completing the assignment. Overall, considering who I want to reach makes my work more intentional and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The process of giving and receiving feedback has become an important part of how I learn and improve my work. When I give feedback, I try to focus on being helpful rather than critical. My first instinct is usually to point out what stands out to me, but I’ve learned that feedback is most useful when it is specific and constructive. Instead of just saying something is “good” or<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“confusing,” I try to explain why. For example, I might point out where an argument is especially strong or where more explanation would help the reader understand the point better. I also try to balance positive comments with suggestions for improvement so the person knows what they are doing well in addition to what they can revise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khildeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thank you for this thoughtful<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Receiving feedback can sometimes be more challenging. My initial reaction is often to feel defensive, especially if I put a lot of effort into the assignment. However, I’ve realized that feedback is not a personal attack but an opportunity to grow. When I take a step back and really read or listen carefully, I can usually see that the comments are meant to strengthen my work. I try to focus on patterns in the feedback. If multiple people mention the same issue, that shows me it is something I truly need to address. I’ve also learned that asking clarifying questions helps me better understand what changes are being suggested instead of guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To give better feedback, I can slow down and be more intentional. I want to make sure I fully understand someone’s purpose and audience before suggesting changes. I can also improve by connecting my feedback directly to assignment goals or criteria, which makes it more meaningful and relevant. Being respectful and empathetic is also important because I know how vulnerable it can<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Khildeb<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7:42 PM Feb 04<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you for this thoughtful<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To improve how I engage with feedback | receive, I plan to approach it with a growth mindset. Instead of focusing on what I did wrong, I want to focus on how I can revise and improve. Taking notes on feedback and creating a small action plan for revisions will help me apply it instead of just reading it and moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, feedback is a tool that pushes me to think deeper, revise more effectively, and continue developing both academically and professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflection 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My recent interactions with my research team, our community partner, my professor, and the CODE320 mentors have made me think more intentionally about how I approach my work moving forward. Working with my group helped me realize that every part of the project connects, even if we are each focusing on something different. Since I was responsible for the social media campaign, I started to see how important it is for my work to match the overall goal of getting people to actually show up and engage in person. It’s not just about making something look good online, but making sure it has a real purpose and leads to real action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through feedback and conversations with mentors and my professor, I started thinking more strategically instead of just creatively. My professor gave me helpful ideas about making the campaign more clear and purposeful, especially in how I present the workshop and why it matters. Before, I was mostly focused on making posts that would catch attention, but now I’m also thinking about who l’m reaching, why it matters, and what action I want them to take after seeing it. This shift in mindset is going to shape how I continue working on the campaign because I will be more focused on impact and effectiveness rather than just finishing the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interacting with our community partner made the project feel more real and meaningful. It reminded me that the workshop is not just an idea for class, but something that is meant to help people and start conversations around an important issue. Because of that, I<\/p>\n\n\n\n
feel more responsibility to make sure the campaign actually reaches the right audience, especially those who are directly affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, these interactions are pushing me to be more thoughtful, intentional, and aware of the bigger picture. Moving forward, I want to keep improving how I balance creativity with strategy, while also making sure that what I create connects with people in a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For my revisions, I plan to mostly focus on making our project clearer and more organized. Our research on what keeps young adults consistently involved in conservation has a lot of good information, but some parts feel too long and repetitive. I want to go back through and tighten sections so we are not saying the same thing in different ways. I also want to make sure each section connects more directly to our main research question. Another thing I want to improve is how our sources connect to our experiment design. Right now we summarize a lot of research, but I want to revise so it is more obvious how each study actually supports what we are proposing to test. I will also clean up wording and sentence flow so it reads smoother and feels more put together overall. To strengthen our research, I think we need a few more secondary sources that focus on long term behavior change and not just awareness. A lot of what we found talks about communication campaigns and motivation, which is helpful, but I would like to add at least one more study that tracks whether people stay involved over time. Since our project is about consistent engagement, not one time action, that kind of source would help back up our claims more. I also think adding another study about college students and sustainability programs would make our argument stronger since that is our main audience group. Sources about habit building and behavior psychology could also help explain why some strategies stick and others don’t. I am writing for my professor, classmates, and also our community partner, Heartlands Conservancy. That changes how I want to revise the paper because it needs to be both academic and practical. For the class side, it needs to clearly explain our methods, variable, and evidence. For Heartlands, it should be easy to understand and useful for real programs and events. Because of that, I want to revise so our takeaways and recommendations are clearer and more direct. I will try to keep the language straightforward and not overly technical unless it really needs to be. Thinking about both audiences helps me shape the revisions so the project is not just research heavy but also actually useful. Reflection 2 Khildeb 7:42 PM Feb 04 Thank you for this thoughtful Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan? For this project, I want my work to reach young adults, investors, professors, and especially the people who are directly affected by water conservation. I don’t want this to just be something I turn in for a grade. I want it to actually matter to people who are connected to the issue. Young adults are important because we are the ones who will deal with the long-term effects of environmental decisions. If more young people understand how serious water conservation is, it could influence the choices we make in the future, whether that’s personally or professionally. I also think investors are an important audience because money plays a huge role in what projects move forward and which ones don’t. If investors are more aware of the long-term environmental and economic benefits of sustainable water practices, they may be more willing to support responsible initiatives. Professors are another key group because they guide research and help shape how these topics are discussed academically. Their feedback helps strengthen the credibility of my work and pushes me to think deeper about the issue. Most importantly, I want my work to reach the people who are directly affected by water conservation, especially communities dealing with water shortages or changes in water access. These people aren’t just statistics in research-they are real individuals whose daily lives are impacted. Their experiences should shape how I talk about the issue and remind me to approach it with respect and accuracy. Thinking about all these stakeholders changes how I write. I have to make sure my work is clear enough for a general audience but still strong enough academically for professors. It pushes me to focus on real impact instead of just completing the assignment. Overall, considering who I want to reach makes my work more intentional and meaningful. Reflection 3 A Exam 3 Study Guide(1… \u4e09 \u2022 \u2022 \u2022 \u2022 eportfolio.siue.edu Reflections \u2022 Post 7 37% \u2022 C+\u53e3 \u00a9 Geology Exam Study… X g Edit Post “Reflections… \u00a3K \u2461\u53e3\u3007 “ Save : The process of giving and receiving feedback has become an important part of how I learn and improve my work. When I give feedback, I try to focus on being helpful rather than critical. My first instinct is usually to point out what stands out to me, but I’ve learned that feedback is most useful when it is specific and constructive. Instead of just saying something is “good” or “confusing,” I try to explain why. For example, I might point out where an argument is especially strong or where more explanation would help the reader understand the point better. I also try to balance positive comments with suggestions for improvement so the person knows what they are doing well in addition to what they can revise. Khildeb 7:42 PM Feb 04 Thank you for this thoughtful Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan? Receiving feedback can sometimes be more challenging. My initial reaction is often to feel defensive, especially if I put a lot of effort into the assignment. However, I’ve realized that feedback is not a personal attack but an opportunity to grow. When I take a step back and really read or listen carefully, I can usually see that the comments are meant to strengthen my work. I try to focus on patterns in the feedback. If multiple people mention the same issue, that shows me it is something I truly need to address. I’ve also learned that asking clarifying questions helps me better understand what changes are being suggested instead of guessing. To give better feedback, I can slow down and be more intentional. I want to make sure I fully understand someone’s purpose and audience before suggesting changes. I can also improve by connecting my feedback directly to assignment goals or criteria, which makes it more meaningful and relevant. Being respectful and empathetic is also important because I know how vulnerable it can feel to share unfinished work. Khildeb 7:42 PM Feb 04 Thank you for this thoughtful Reflection, Sam. I believe your role includes social media posts. Are you still working that aspect into your final dissemination plan? To improve how I engage with feedback | receive, I plan to approach it with a growth mindset. Instead of focusing on what I did wrong, I want to focus on how I can revise and improve. Taking notes on feedback and creating a small action plan for revisions will help me apply it instead of just reading it and moving on. Overall, feedback is a tool that pushes me to think deeper, revise more effectively, and continue developing both academically and professionally. Reflection 4 My recent interactions with my research team, our community partner, my professor, and the CODE320 mentors have made me think more intentionally about how I approach my work moving forward. Working with my group helped me realize that every part of the project connects, even if we are each focusing on something different. Since I was responsible for the social media campaign, I started to see how important it is for my work to match the overall goal of getting people to actually show up and engage in person. It’s not just about making something look good online, but making sure it has a real purpose and leads to real action. Through feedback and conversations with mentors and my professor, I started thinking more strategically instead of just creatively. My professor gave me helpful ideas about making the campaign more clear and purposeful, especially in how I present the workshop and why it matters. Before, I was mostly focused on making posts that would catch attention, but now I’m also thinking about who l’m reaching, why it matters, and what action I want them to take after seeing it. This shift in mindset is going to shape how I continue working on the campaign because I will be more focused on impact and effectiveness rather than just finishing the assignment. Interacting with our community partner made the project feel more real and meaningful. It reminded me that the workshop is not just an idea for class, but something that is meant to help people and start conversations around an important issue. Because of that, I feel more responsibility to make sure the campaign actually reaches the right audience, especially those who are directly affected. Overall, these interactions are pushing me to be more thoughtful, intentional, and aware of the bigger picture. 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