This project included the topic of psychological reasons behind why people will commit crimes. Some big ideas included in the presentation was necessity, anger, stigma, mental illness, connections with drugs and alcohol, as well as social environment. I provided an explanation as to how these big ideas are connected to the reasons why people commit crimes. I also provided a solution to these reasons and possible ways to prevent crime in the long run, in addition to that i also provided reasons as to why these solutions may not work or may not be realistic.

Core Competency Reflection

I can contribute to and work with criteria to improve my own work; evidence of that is reading over the rubric before starting my research project. This ensures that i included most/all necessary points in my presentation. I also read over the rubric when I am done my project to ensure that I am not missing anything.

When I need to boost my mood or refocus, I will take a break from the work I am doing. In my break, I can get a glass of water, eat a snack, go for a walk, nap or play with my dog. Then I can go back to my work feeling more refreshed and ready to put my best foot forward. I often do this if I am feeling overwhelmed from my homework or studying.

I appreciate feedback on my work and ways I can improve and prefer it comes in the form of writing. Feedback coming back in the form of writing allows me to look back on it in the case that I forget. If I forget what I need to work on, then it can make it hard to improve upon myself or my work. This is why feedback in writing is beneficial to me as I can refer to it.

Example of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in this project when I provided my research evidence. I demonstrated what I knew about the big ideas, based on my research that I found. I ensured that I was communicated purposefully by keeping the amount of wording on my slides to a minimum. I did this by excluding the use of many filler words and concentrating the amount of research information.

One goal I have for myself going forward is “I can contribute to and work with criteria to improve my own work;”. I plan to improve upon this by looking over and reviewing the criteria sheet during the time I am working on my project.