This artefact represents at least an ability to think critically and reflectively as writing a paper explicitly requires both of these ‘modes’ of thinking. Critical thought is required when interpreting the results of the paper and thus drawing conclusions from the data. Reflective thought is required for looking back on the paper, recognizing pitfalls or errors and suggesting further research to compensate. That’s about it.
Pictured: A Substance in a Test Tube – Probably Contains Lead
The objective of 19C is for students to determine the solubility product constant of PbI2.
I have showcased my ability to communicate thoroughly with my lab partner(s) when I told one of them to “put the thing on the thing”, as seen in the artifact above. For the sake of anonymity, they will henceforth be referred to as . More examples of when I communicated with
was when we collaborated during the laborious process of pouring Pb(NO3)2 and KI into test tubes.
postulated the brilliant idea of delegating the pouring of Pb(NO3)2 to me and the KI to him (
). What I would improve for next time would be delegating these types of responsibilities with
sooner in the timescale of the lab for the purpose of efficiency. God save the king
Working collaboratively with others
During the runtime of the course, I have had to aid my table group members numerous times when they struggled with the problems at hand – especially EB. This has happened every day during group work and when we’re doing the homework questions. Although I haven’t acted as the unofficial peer tutor of the table group as much as some other person has (damn this name dropping restriction!) has, I still feel that I’ve done more than enough. For EB, of course.
Strategically preparing for assessments
Additionally, I’ve had to develop smarter ways or preparing for tests, given that I have to balance math, history, chemistry and spanish while also playing Metal Gear Solid V (a game that’s too fun for my own good). This includes the near herculean tasks of using class time wisely (never been done before by the likes of me, or EB), NOT playing video games for 4 hours straight and only completing the homework questions on topics I don’t have a “satisfactory” understanding of (the definition of satisfactory changes by each unit – sometimes I just don’t care).
You’d think that I will just say what everyone else is saying – that is to study chapter 1. I know that most people will be far below their prime in the first weeks of the class regardless of what preparation they will take on, unless you’re an Einstein tier mathematics student. In other words, not EB. I’d say to study as you usually would for chapter 1. Other than winning the genetic lottery, there really isn’t a way to be good at chapter 1. That’s my advice.
This artifact [which has thankfully avoided capture by the British Museum] is a light pink solution of phenolphthalein, salt water and excess NaOH. This is an excellent example of Communication given that the solution would be very sensitive to any added NaOH around this point, meaning that extra care and teamwork was exercised to ensure that it didn’t turn bright pink, as what happened with the first trial. Here’s a transcription of that incident [hereafter referred to as The Day the Earth Stood Still], where Lukas comically overshot:
KUBA: Lukas! Lukas, calm down Lukas!!! Slow down!!
LUKAS: huh?This time, we learned from our mistakes. Compared to The Day the Earth Stood Still, we did not go full throttle with the NaOH and took the time to coordinate the stirring, flow rate and half-drops.