Blog 24: Last Presentation Reflection

1) This entire year I researched so many different parts of the American justice system. It's was a lot of information that I didn't think was going to stick with me. I was always worried that at the time of my presentation I'd completely blank out and not know what to say, even with my slides there. I think I'm most proud of the fact that I actually know my topic and that I was able to present without having to feel like I didn't know what I was talking about.

2) If I am being honest I think I deserve an AP. I went up there and presented about the American Justice system. I know my topic and I was able to present a variety of real life scenarios and sources. I believe that I kept it professional, and I was good at speaking in front of everyone. I included the audience as much as possible and in my opinion explained my answers to them pretty good. But what I was worried about was my timing, Once the presentation started I got nervous and started to speed through my slides and I couldn't slow myself down.

This year has been so stressful, and I admit I slacked off a bit. But at the end of the year, I am able to recognize that I did grow through out this year. At the beginning of the year I knew just a little bit about the American Justice system and now it's a complete different story. I up myself out there and met a lot of people that could possibly be future mentors, if I decide to follow a career in the American justice system. In my opinion I think I deserve a P.

3) I think connecting with the audience really worked for me, I was nervous but I was able to include with the audience. I had them participating and they all seemed interested while I was presenting.

4) If I had a time machine, J would go back to my presentation and slap myself because I was going so quickly through my slides and my activity. I would give myself more time to debrief everything a bit more.

5) I think I put my self out there enough to say that I now have connections if I ever choose to be an attorney. though my Mentorship I was able to meet a lot of people who offered to help me if I ever needed anything. Like I went to a mixer that the American Bar association was hosting with my mentor. While I was there I met five judges, and a few other attorneys who were happy to talk to me.

Exit Interview

1) What is your essential question, and what are your answers?  What is your best answer and why?

What is most important to understand about the modern American justice system?

1) The American justice system doesn't stay the same, yes it has it's strong foundations,but it  is constantly evolving with society.

2) The idea of "presumed innocent until proven guilty"  is not as simple as it seems.

3) The American justice system is complex and branches out into different divisions. 

In my opinion my best answer is #3, My wording isn't very good. But what I mean is that it goes into both a criminal and civil side of the American justice system.  Even then one can easily say just saying criminal justice system is so vague because there is so much to go into.

(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?

I changed my EQ twice, so looking at all of my research it kind of just clicked. I was thinking this the entire time and being able to use it as an answer is cool. 

(3) What problems did you face?  How did you resolve them?

I changed my EQ twice, IO think feeling comfortable with what I wanted to talk about was my biggest issue. There was so much to choose from but I never knew exactly what I wanted from this project.I think I was able to resolve my problem by asking for help. Being able to communicate and ask for the help I needed was the key.

(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?

Well my mentor was definitely my biggest and best source. I can definitely research and read articles or see videos and movies, but I think talking about my topic with my mentor was the best source for me. She didn't just give me information and expect me to learn it. She always explains and then allows  me to ask any questions.

Watching videos on you tube was also pretty helpful, listening to the discussions about cases or public opinion on a law.