Core Competency Self-Assessment

Communication

During our titration lab, I demonstrated strong communication skills by actively listening to my lab partner, clearly sharing our observations, and discussing our next steps as we worked through each trial. We made sure to double-check measurements with each other before recording anything, which helped avoid simple errors and made our final data more accurate. I also explained my understanding of what the colour change meant and how we should approach the drop-by-drop technique toward the endpoint. It was important to be patient and precise, so we took turns controlling the burette and mixing the solution to make sure neither of us missed the colour shift. This collaboration allowed us to complete the procedure efficiently and confidently. If I were to do this again, I would improve how we divide the roles more clearly at the start of the lab to save time and avoid small confusions about who should record or rinse glassware. Overall, communicating openly and respectfully with my partner played a big part in the success of our experiment and helped me better understand the process of titration.