This week, I focused on preparing
for research showcase. At showcase, we’ll all have display boards providing
information about our topic and our research so far, so over Thanksgiving
break, I started to put mine together. My board will include my mission statement,
quote, topic proposal, and eventually information about my mentor, as well as
an overview of what forensic psychology actually is, specifically in the
context of family courts. The most difficult part of making the board was
choosing a design that was engaging and aesthetically pleasing yet still
appropriately professional. Our portfolios will also be on display at research
showcase.
In class, we devoted one day to
peer analysis of one another’s display boards. Everyone brought in their
display board (not necessarily complete, but with some progress made), and we
set them up around the classroom. Then we walked around the room, providing criticism
and feedback about everything on the board, from the fonts and colors used to
the information included to the overall layout. I found this process
beneficial, as it allowed me to see my board from different perspectives, and
to see where I could improve various aspects of my work. We also continued to
adjust our portfolios to get them ready for showcase.
