What I've learned so Far.

1) What have you learned how to do since you started working on your senior project?
Something that I've learned to do since I started working on my project is to interview people in a more effictive way, and  to be able to identify the most significant information from the interview.

2) Post evidence of this accomplishment.  It can be in the form of a picture, video, document, etc..
EVIDENCE!
3) What research helped you to do this and how?*

Lucia Gonzales, a social worker, was my best source. She helped me a lot by answering my questions. Also when we were just talking, she explained me how paying close attention to the interviewee's answers is so important, and how she has to notice all the details. For what she told me, I tried to pay more attention to the answers she gave me, and just pick the most important points she talked about in the interview.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

 1. Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

For my independent component I am planning to start a club. The purpose of the club is to raise sexual assault awareness as well as other issues society is facing, and raise money for the project sister organization. Also I'm one of the committee member for the Denim day event. I'm going to have to go to different meetings in order to organize the event. 

2. Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

I'm planning to have a club meeting once a week, and have different events in which we could raise money for the organization,  other events to raise awareness. Also the meetings I will have with the Denim Day committee members and the actual event. 

3. How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

My EQ is "What is the best way to help a patient that suffers from PTSD due to sexual abuse?" and one of my possible answers is prevention. And raising awareness is a way to prevent sexual abuse. 

Defining the Essential Question

What is your EQ?

What is the best way to help a patient that suffers for from PTSD due to sexual abuse?

Define the words in your EQ to make sure we are on the same page regarding what your EQ means.

To Help: to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist.

PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

What are some possible answers to your EQ so far?

-          Join a support group.

-          Meditation

What has been your most important source and why?

Since I just change my topic, I don’t have too much research. However, I believe that the most important resource so far was the article "The Monsters in My Head: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and the Child Survivor of Sexual Abuse." This is my most important source so far because it explains what it is, and it gave me the idea for my essential question.

 

Second Interview Questions

Background Questions.

1.       Why did you decide to work with abused children? How this experience has affected your life?

2.       Why did you decide to work in this organization?

3.       What do you think are the most important facts about this organization that everyone that works here should know?

4.      What college did you go to? For how many years?

5.       What do you think is the most rewarding part of your job?

6.       For how long have worked in this organization?

7.       What is your currently position and what exactly do you do?