Reflection

Who have you interviewed pertaining to your topic and how has that interview aided your overall independent study/research?

I had the opportunity to interview a former Iowa Youth Institute participant, Elena Hicks who was very successful with her research paper. She provided me with very useful suggestions on what I can do to make my paper unique. Elena suggested that I stick with my country (Burma) and factor (Human Rights) because they are both unique and most people wouldn't choose them. One major suggestion she gave me was to make my paper different than a traditional research paper by making it less of a summary but more informative and personal if possible.  She also offered to review my paper and prepare me for the presentation.