The following post is a reflection and some thoughts I’ve had during the process of completing Unit 1. It will be divided into three paragraphs to discuss the original assignment, the peer reviewing process, and how revisions were implemented/made me approach an assignment differently for next unit!
For the original assignment I was very surprised at first, I had no previous knowledge that a single word can be defined in various ways described in the textbook and utilized by the class and I. Even though I knew the word previously It was almost as if each definition brought a clearer understanding by using an unique method from the previous definition. The expanded definition in particular I found very convincing to use for further purposes in academic and professional environments as translating certain knowledge to an audience not familiar with the terminology can be expressed quite effectively now.
Initially the peer review process was difficult, I am not one to have an eye for analytical review of one’s writing. Immediately seeing any edits and changes I would recommend was not evident, I was impressed by Vishnu’s ability to describe algorithm as it is a term I wouldn’t have chosen myself. Upon reading the blog post and document provided, I began to see the perspective we are looking for when peer reviewing and was able to come up with comparisons of his work and what was being asked of us by the criteria. Concerns regarding grammar, visual revisions such as text size, proper Works cited and has the task been accomplished were all questions on my mind to analyze Vishnu’s assignment and hopefully provide helpful feedback.
Lastly, the revision process was the most clear and straightforward aspect of the assignment. I took Vishnu’s recommendations and added them to make my revised definition assignment. It was practical and clear approach to simply read and implement what was asked after considering if it makes sense to myself (which it did!), It was nice to get a team member’s opinion on an assignment as simple as restructuring layout sometimes misses my eye and that written communication between classmates played a crucial role in this.
The following are the revised definition and Vishnu’s peer review used to make the revisions:
https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2021sa/2021/06/08/revised-definition-of-scrum-by-daniel-aghda/
https://blogs.ubc.ca/engl301-98a-2021sa/2021/06/04/vishnu-rengan-peer-review-of-daniel-aghdas-defintion-of-scrum/