Saturday, November 30, 2013

November Blog Post

Blog Post for the Month of November 

Another month, another blog post...

So my mentor-ship is going alright. Nothing to report, really. Pretty uneventful. My essential question has progressed, thanks to that last mandatory blog post. My EQ is much clearer and I feel like I now have a better idea of where I want to take this senior project. That said, I feel like my EQ could be refined further still, because it is a tad vague and open to interpretation. But enough about that.

My mentor-ship has helped me realize that although I do like the fulfilling taste that non-profit work leaves in my mouth, I can't work behind a desk for the rest of my life. It's just not my calling. 

Another thing I've realized is the importance of time management. That's something I have to become better at. The way I'm doing things now is too stressful. At my mentor-ship, I've witnessed the organized way these employees go about their day. If I'm to become a professional of sorts, I'll have to start picking up on some of these good habits and begin utilizing them while I'm still in high school. 

Lastly, we've tentatively brought forth the idea of having a cleanup day at the LA River sometime in January or February. Just thought whomever reads these should know just so you get the idea of what type of work we do. 


Thursday, November 21, 2013

EQ

Essential Question 

  • I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
  • EQ Analysis
    • Yes. The EQ takes a stance, is clear, and requires you to do research in order to arrive at a good answer.
    • No. The wording is odd. The EQ is difficult to understand.
    • Yes. The wording is adequate and it takes a stance. Lastly, it requires research in order to answer it.
    • No. There isn't much depth to it. The obvious answer is "the proper administration of anesthesia and/or other pain relievers/sedatives."
  • What is the best way to manage a non-profit organization in order for it to accomplish its goal?