Research Portfolio Two

Today I turned in my second research portfolio.  I had the most trouble with revising my proposal.  I listed out the three things (what, why, and how) in a separate document to help me focus on what I am trying to accomplish.  Ashley helped me reorganize my proposal by telling me something really simple that I was just overlooking.  I was going to get the Kinect from the robot lab tomorrow, but since we need it this weekend for robotics I was going to wait so I wouldn't mess it up for the competition.  I will continue my research and notecards.

Research Blog 13

Today I am organized my notecards to try to get a plan for what I need to do to prepare for the binder check on Monday.  I'll update later.

Research Blog 12

Today I missed more than half of the class because of my ESTAAR phone interview with Dr. Webb. That went well I think, but then I don't like missing seminar because I lose valuable research time AND we have a research check due next Monday. Time to freak out. I am so worried that I am getting behind. I am also really worried about being ready. Does that make sense? I know I shouldn't but I am started to question whether I can really do thesis. I want to, don't get me wrong! But, I just wonder if I can do it. I have so much other activities and classes going on and while it is a top priority other stuff gets in the way unfortunately. Oh dear. Time to have a deep conversation with myself.

Research Blog 11

Today I was trying to find more pure computer science articles like Mr. Engholm suggested. It is kind of hard, but I think it's just that I haven't found what to search for. I am still looking because I will miss class tomorrow. I am trying to keep up with notecards so that I am not scrambling when the next research check rolls around.

Research Blog 10

Today Mr. Engholm gave us back our research portfolios. My two problems were my introduction (a bit sloppy) and my proposal. He suggested that my proposal has the stuff I need but just in different places. He also said that he felt I didn't exactly know what I was going to do, which is correct. I know what I'm supposed to do but I am a bit confused about what I am actually going to do. He suggested that I try to reorganize my proposal and fit a simpler pattern.

1) What?

2) Why?

3) How?

I am going to have this for next week.

On a side note, I remembered my working title and I was so impressed: The Incursion of Science Fiction in Technology through the Xbox Kinect.

Be amazed.

Thank you.

Research Blog 9

Yesterday was difficult getting back into the swing of things. I was not able to play with the Kinect over the holiday so now that is at the top of my list. I am trying to gather more research about how other hacks were created.

Finishing the Research Portfolio

I am almost done with the portfolio! I have completed all of my notecards and am working towards finishing. I am not worried that I won't finish.