Presentation Reflection

1. My first interview directly affected my presentation. My presentation was actually based on my interview, I started off explaining the who,what,where,when and why of my interview and then a topic that sparked an interest in me that was said during my interview. The topic being the 2 different ways to start out in the field.

2. I think, even though most people had boards mine stood out. I was also one of the few that related their presentation to information that they found out during their interview.

3. The most challenging part of the presentation was picking info that you knew you were not going to bring up again. The most challenging part of the interview was finding someone qualified enough to get valid thourough answers.

Blog 3: Senior Project Presentation 1

Lesson: My first interview

Objective: Students will learn how the traditional route to becoming a criminal investigator may not be the right one.

Procedure:

• Introduction of topic: How many people feel they had a successful interview? Ask a few to explain why they feel the way they do. (30 sec)
• Define successful (15 sec)
• Ask if by my definition of successful if anyone's answer has changed (10 sec)
• Explain my interviewee and their place of work (45 sec)
• Explain the difference between the traditional route vs the unconventional route of become a criminal investigator. (1 min)
• Conclusion (25 sec)

Check for understanding: During my conclusion, i will ask a few people to answer a question i have about a topic i talked about. Also questions about their opinion, ex. Which way do you feel is the most beneficial route to becoming a criminal investigator?

Resource/ Materials: A poster board with key points and visuals.

Blog 2: Interview 1 Preperation

I am interviewing Jack Horvath, who is part of the criminal investigation sect of the LA District Attorney's office. I really want to use the time i have with him to not only get the required 5 questions done but also more about how to get my foot in the door. His job is exactly what i would like to do one day, so i do believe that his expertise will be very helpful. I also wanted to talk to him to see if he has contacts for service learning.

Blog 1: Senior Project Blog

My topic is Criminal Investigation, because it is a career path that I have been interested in since I was in 6th grade. We had a writing assignment one day with the prompt, " What do you want to be when you want to grow up?." I sat there and the only thing came to mind was to have a job in the criminology field. Ever since, that has not changed, I honestly haven't made up my mind as to which specific job I would like though. For the past 6 years I have wanted to be a Forensic Anthropologist, then a Forensic Pathologist, Criminal Profiler, to become a criminal attorney, and it kept switching. That is why I hope this project will help me commit to a specific field and follow through. I felt if I researched Criminal Investigation, it was broad enough for me to explore the different jobs that are required in investigating a crime. Also to reveal which jobs I do not want to pursue, and to help me college wise as to which major to commit to.