Presentation Reflection

Every time I have to do a presentation, I sit back afterwards and think it could have gone a lot better.

This time round, I wasn't prepared enough, which stopped me from explaining my project as clearly as I had hoped. Leaving it till the last minute to print and read through my notes isn't good enough and as I was referring to them in my presentation, I realised that a few times I had repeated myself.

Listening to everybody's take on what they have achieved so far is fascinating because it is amazing how each project varies and how every individual approaches a project and research in contrasting ways. 

Even when it came down to the projects Laura and myself are doing; both related to organising events, research and outcomes couldn't have been wider apart. We have both looked at the sector in completely different ways. I was able to pick out sections I had never thought of, and look at issues from another person's point of view. It opened my eyes up to a few more things and allowed me to expand my research further. It all comes back to what I mentioned in my presentation about discussing your ideas with others because you get a richer base to work with and varying points of views. They can then use you in a similar way to help themselves; assist each other.

The presentation has helped me to realise where the gaps in my project are and areas of improvement. Getting positive feedback at the end always helps me a great deal because I stop the worry about getting everything completely off the mark. Reassurance is something I have found a great deal of comfort it throughout my time at uni. 

Problem: No confidence in self, leading to worry.

Solution: Relax and gain self-belief!

I have a clear idea of what is left to do and will be working my way through each goal throughout the next 2 weeks ready for my deadline.

- Final reflective report on the whole module.

- Complete and refine my research folder ready to be handed in.

                   - Print everything needed off and stick in relevant section.

                   - Complete all annotation.

- Bibliography! (MUST NOT FORGET)

- More research in to 3rd Sector Jobs.

- Chase up individuals I emailed questions to.

- Final catch-up with Mark Webster (3rd May).

- Who are the Charity Commission

                    - For Blog and research file.

- Details off the Charity Commission on:

                    - Childreach International

                    - Save the Children

                    - Barnardos

                    - UNICEF

- Sift through all the web links I have saved throughout the module.

- Finish reading the books checked-out from the library.

I have definitely got enough to keep me busy over the next 2 weeks and I hope that I am able to tick everything off my list as being done thoroughly. There is so much more that I could research, but I need to put a limit on what I submit because as I mentioned before, there was a big risk of me getting lost in the vast amount of information to potentially be collected from such a huge sector and project.