Through the capstone experience, I have had the opportunity to learn about working on a research project. As a member of the CMSD team, I have learned how to fill the role of a senior screening leader for the Prentiss Grant. This has entailed learning how to follow, teach, and enforce our screening protocol, understanding the technology used to collect and organize the data, and how to collaborate with a large team. Currently, a large portion of our time has been spent sifting through the data we have collected and sorting it so that the data we submit is free from errors which occurred in the data collection process. It is important and tedious work. As a person who does not work well with technology, I have surprised myself at how proficient I have become with Microsoft Excel and Apple’s Filemaker program. After you learn a few shortcuts, like using “Ctrl+X” to cut and “Ctrl+V” to paste, the task becomes a lot easier. Additionally, having an extra pair of eyes help you read through the Master Lists, and read out the numbers is incredibly helpful. It is also exciting to look through and see how many schools and students we have screened this semester.
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