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What challenges did your group face while selecting and analyzing sources, and how did you overcome them? Be specific about how your group communicated and worked through disagreements.

 Prompt Response: We had to decide who's source to use if we both had good ones. It was challenging but we overcame it by being objective. We held a vote over which one to pick. Summary: In class we picked what sources we want to use for the group. Reflection: I think we made the right choices.
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Reflect on your research topic and identify the most compelling issue connected to it. Clearly explain what the issue is and discuss why you find it particularly interesting or important. Support your response with specific details from your research.

 Prompt Response: My topic is the effects and implications of personal technology. This means how technology affects people in their lives and how the world changes. The most compelling issue is how AI is taking over jobs and making people unemployed. One of my sources talks about how data is not being properly protected with how advanced technology is becoming. Summary: In class we chose sources for our essay. Reflection: I look forward to technology but I am also scared of the bad things that could come from it.
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How has completing the annotated bibliography changed or clarified your understanding of your research topic? Discuss how your sources connect to one another and how they are shaping your argument moving forward.

 Prompt Response: It made me see the whole picture for technology and not just focus on one part. My sources connect because they all talk about how technology affects people, good or bad. This made me more moderate about technology. Summary: I wasn't in class because we had playoffs for Baseball Reflection: I don't think it did much but it was very long
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As you gathered sources, you were expected to find multiple perspectives on your topic. What differences did you notice between your sources? Explain how these differences helped you better understand the complexity of your issue.

 Prompt Response: Some of my sources were in favor of integrating technology into daily life, but others were opposed due to possible bad things. Some were written by younger people who embrace technology, and some were older people who do not fully understand it. Summary: In class we found more sources. Reflection: I am in favor of integrating technology.
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Which part of the annotated bibliography (summary, reflection, or evaluation) was the most challenging for you, and why? Explain how that challenge helped you grow as a researcher and how it will help you when writing your research paper.

 Prompt Response: The most challenging part was actually writing out the bibliography. It was a lot of words because it was 7-10 sentences per source, over 10 sources. I think it helped me become more patient and have more writing stamina. Summary: In class we worked on our bibliography Reflection: I was not a fan of this assignment.
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Think about your experience using GALILEO to find sources. How was this different from how you have searched for information in the past? Explain how using specific search strategies and evaluating sources impacted the quality of what you found.

 Prompt Response: This is different from how I used to search for information because it only has true and quality sources. I used to use Google and that would give you anything and it wouldn't always be right. Using specific search strategies helps get the best quality papers. Summary: In class we found sources Reflection: I like using Google because its convenient but Galileo is better for research.
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Political cartoons often use exaggeration and symbolism to make a point, and they can also serve as important visual sources for analysis. What is being criticized in this image? What does this source suggest about the issue, and what does the cartoonist want the audience to question or reconsider?

 Prompt Response: In the picture, Trump is being criticized for using the war on Iran to distract us from the bad things going on here. The artist wants us to reconsider what we believe and who we support. Summary: In class we worked in our groups Reflection: I agree with the image, I think the war in Iran is being used to distract the citizens of the issues at home.
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