Originally published here.
This week, we were set the task of working in groups to work out the best way to cook an egg. Whilst at first, this question seems simple and straightforward, It is actually rather complex, and requires alot of thought and research. With only two people in my group, we had both an easier and a harder time. With only two people, there are less interpretations to have to work with. We both agreed that we should head in the direction of not cooking the egg at all. The problem with having only two people is that it is harder to get it finished ontime. With about fifteen minutes left to go, we have one finished assignment, and two pairs of very tired hands! I feel that I was a valuable member of our group, and was able to complete the task to the best of my ability.
Our main challenge with the task was finding an idea that we could use that looked at the question in a different light. Once I had released the survey, I found that collecting a serious response may be difficult, since we found that people were immature with the survey by telling us that they prefer their eggs “fertilised” and that they don’t cook eggs as it is a “woman’s job”. Our other main obstacles were time, and working out the Harvard System, but that was easily resolved.
From the tasks, I have learnt about time management, and how to use Google Docs. I have also learned some valuable teamworking skills, and about communication. As a shy person, I found that it was easier to talk to my partner over the internet rather than in person, as I could think about what I was going to write before I sent it, instead of being put on the spot. This meant I could provide different interpretations and ideas easily. I also learned about triangulation, quantitive and qualitative data, and primary and secondary data. I have tried to use the methods that I learned about in my research. Overall. this week has been challenging, but very enjoyable. It also sparked a few debates in my family over the real meaning and correct interpretation of the question, What’s the best way to cook an egg? (Raw.)