Essay 3 reflection: 3 styles, 1 essay, what happened?

1: Group Interaction:
Very good, actually. Sergey, Kerri, and I all had lots of communication about this essay and what needed to be done, what had to be in it, and when these things had to happen. We helped each other on problems that arose, and usually got everything checked by each other. Nothing negative in this department.

2:Use of Contract:
No major violations as far as I saw. Everyone kept up communications, during and around classes, even after school. Sources were constantly being collected till the R.D. was completed, and everyone did a fairly equal share. By this I mean some people had more trouble finding sources and only got one, where others found multiple, although everyone worked equally as hard, just some had better luck. The annotations were very good, although there was an instance of a shorter annotation, which will be fixed after proper discussion. The reason for not being able to discuss this previously was that we were not able to hold an actual discussion, due to quantity of work. Consequences were not neccesary, as everyone was working equally as ahrd and doign their optimal preformance. I maintained the site as neccesary for this essay, creating pages and maintaining information as well as keeping a messaging system open.

3: Use of Wiki:
The wiki was used a lot. We posted all of our sources and annotations on it, we posted the outline and R.D. on it, and constantly used these examples to change pieces of the essay until it became our final draft. Also the wiki was used for communication by using the messaging system. Sources were constantly reffered back to during the construction phases of the essay, and were eventually put into the drafts.

4: Individual Progress:
I feel as though I have learned that not everyone writes the same. I know that most people know this already, and we all somewhat subconciously know this, but I actually realized this fully during the essay constructino and final proofing. After reading the whole essay, I saw 3 different styles of writing that were all attempting to display information in their own way. Every person had to write the essay, the problem was that every person had to write the essay. I mean that our styles conflicted and confused the reader, it seemed as though each style was trying very hard to display the most information as possible. In some cases the Syles mixed as a result of peer review in the group. This whole process of writing a collaborative essay has led me to realize that unless its 3 essays or 1 person, the styles will not mix the way they are supposed to.

Conflict Journal

Conflict Journal
Nov. 16, 2007:
Nothing today.
Nov. 17, 2007:
Almost had conflict, but avoided due to lack of actual importance to the argument. My sister is very stubborn and believed that she was treating the dog correctly. The book my mom got on the dog said otherwise, but instead of arguing, I just went upstairs, realizing that someone else who actually cared about the dog would interfere.
Nov. 18, 2007:
No conflict today either.
Nov. 19, 2007:
Once again, no conflict today and I am beginning to think that I am just so used to it that I actually don’t register that conflict is going on at the time unless it’s really big and obnoxious.
Nov. 20, 2007:
Finally had some conflict today, my sister once again lied, which is bad enough but then she has this attitude that she’s right and you’re nothing, which is one of my top pet peeves, so we got into an argument. I attempted to tell her to stop being such a brat, she wanted me to be quiet and mind my own business. I then continued to tell her that by acting in such a way she was becoming a spoiled cultured brat like all the other girls out there, where she then retorted by screaming that I was some collection of bathroom words. I then proceeded to relay to her that if she stopped being such a follower I would then cease to annoy her. Then she yelled and ran to mom, that being her favorite tool of “negotiation”.
Nov. 21, 2007:
I have no conflict today, being so elated about the 4 day weekend.
Nov. 22, 2007:
Turkey Day!!! Also 5k day, as I ran the 5k Turkey Trot with my dad, forcing me to realize the painfully obvious truth that I need to work out more. No conflicts, as I was either too tired or too full of food to argue about anything.
Nov. 23, 2007:
I’m still pretty happy about the lack of school, so I’ve been catching up on homework in my room for a good portion of the day. Not much time to have conflict with anyone.
Nov. 24, 2007:
Now that it is Saturday I am beginning to lose my happiness over the lack of school. Almost got into a conflict once again, but my father intervened and made my sister do her chores for once and me to get away from her.
Nov. 25, 2007:
It’s Sunday, so I was at church from 8:00 – 1:00 doing: barista job, service, and youth group. Finished up some remaining homework, and then went to bed at 11:00 (finally got to bed early).
Nov. 26, 2007:
Too much homework to have any conflict today.
Nov. 27, 2007:
My sister once again ran into my room and rearranged everything, on the ground, in many pieces. This conflict that ensued was more of a rampage than an actual negotiation. Luckily for her, my parents were there, so I told them what had happened, and that I did not want her in my room anymore, and if she does she would undergo severe punishment. They agreed to that as long as I stopped chasing after her when she did go in my room, and let her get punished by them. I thought about it and agreed as long as they became more diligent on discipline for all sides of the family, which they agreed to.
Nov. 28, 2007:
Busy with essay in my room, so I have had no conflict. Rather surprising that sister hasn’t come in as she usually does, just to be defiant. Either the negotiation worked or she forgot. Either way, I’m happy.
Nov. 29, 2007:
No conflict, just essay and working with group until 12:00 at night. Learned that collaborative essays are a very bad idea with more than 2 people.
Nov. 30, 2007:
No conflict today, although it’s not a full day report because today is when I turn it in.