The last part of this project is a formalized metacognitive debrief. In 500 words or more, you will be asked to step back and consider the following:
What were the highlights of the research process for you? Don't merely consider successes, but identify challenges you had along the way that helped you in the end.
What skills did you practice and gain? How will they help you next year and in years to come?
What institutions and people did you encounter? What was the impact?
What advice do you have for future activists who will embark on this project next year?
One specific highlight of the research process was....because...
Throughout the research process, I strengthened my skills of.....I learned new skills including.... Collectively, these skills will help me next year by...
Throughout my research, I met people including [include name] who helped me...As a result [explain the impact]
My advice for future activists is...
500 word minimum
Highlights of research and skills learned include specific details of the process
Clearly articulate the ways in which the skills you learned will help you in the future by providing examples whenever possible
Advice to future advocates is thoughtful and "user friendly." Think: What do you wish you knew at the start of this process that you know now and would help someone doing this project next year?
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