Throughout the research process, my views were only reinforced as I read about the many lives lost to the misuse of firearms, or the random outrages of few people which lead to the deaths of many people who, in some situations, were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. I also learned about the current legislation regarding guns in America, and how insufficient and ineffective it really is. There are many loopholes which allow violent situations to be created, and I couldn’t understand how the government has not yet taken stronger measures to improve legislation and increase safety and security in the country. Thus, by the end of our project, I was an even stronger believer that the United States must improve and strengthen its gun policy to create better safety in its communities and provide more protection for the …show more content…
When I work alone, I rely on myself to keep track of all parts of the task I’m working on, which can at times prove stressful. However, working with my group on this project meant that I wasn’t required to take care of everything, and that I could depend on the other members to complete their parts of the project, which brought a little peace to my mind and allowed me to work somewhat more effectively as I researched and wrote the paper. My group members also influenced me in that they offered different approaches to research and were able to show me methods and interpretations that I myself had not thought of. These different perspectives brought together allowed me to become more efficient and successful at using resources and thinking through problems I encountered during the project. Also, during the writing process, my group members gave me their opinions and input regarding my work, and in some cases they pointed out mistakes and inconsistencies which I had not recognized in my own work. This not only improved my writing and the paper overall, it allowed me to recognize those mistakes in the future and become a stronger writer and better member of the group. Overall, working with my group for this project proved beneficial in creating better conditions for research and writing, as our unique standpoints brought together shaped the paper and the project