I discovered that there was not a lot of information about our topic. I was surprised to learn that not a lot of quality research was done on the impact of gestational diabetes on infant growth. I assumed that this topic regarding infant health would be significant for education for mothers deciding whether or not they want to breastfeed. This made me realize that it is important to not make assumptions about what is already researched. Our teamwork was great overall, and we agreed on most things. No problems arise and the work was split evenly between us.
From inquiry to discovery
When beginning our research, it was evident that our PICOT question needed editing. We had a difficult time finding research articles that related directly to our picot question. After we tweaked our PICOT, we were able to refine our results. There was a systematic review article we knew would be helpful with our paper, but we could not figure out how to access it. With the help of our professor, we were able to add this to our list of sources which was extremely helpful. Our team works very well together, and we always try to split work evenly. All of our projects are done together and we help each other when needed.
Planning the Journey
I anticipate this team project to be successfully accomplished though communication and organization. It is important to communicate with one another what the expectations are for participation. This can be a good way to show accountability if the partner is not doing the work that is agreed-on. Since I have one partner, we will break up the work evenly between the two of us. We will also incorporate proof reading each others work, and letting the other know if changes need to be made. The best way to communicate for our busy schedules is through texting. We do see each other often in between classes, so it could also be discussed then. A benefit of working with a partner is that they can incorporate a different point of view. This could also lead to a barrier if commonalities can not be found or if writing styles are different. This will be helpful for me in my future practice because it will teach me how to work well with others. It is important to learn how to work with others who are similar to you, but also those who are different.
