Rhea Jack’s Slide

My experience of the Wiki Project...• I gained an understanding of the American Criminal

Justice system and how it varies from the Scottish Criminal Justice System.

• Tight deadlines and a time difference for the project allowed me to further develop my organisation skills.

• It was important to both be critical and welcoming of others ideas to be sure that the true story of what happened in Jefferson Falls was uncovered.

• Culture played a role in this project. I gained an understanding of American phrases as well as contributing some insight into Scottish culture.

• The project challenges team members in that the e-communications platform requires investigation of a crime which would otherwise be done in reality. This was difficult but encouraged my analytical skills.

• As the Internal Affairs officer I had to encourage discussion to ensure that everyone was involved to fulfil my role in writing a report based on our findings making it a valuable experience for my future career.

Our team experience of the Wiki Project...• We had to learn to be appreciative of others

opinions and learn how to communicate our own without dong so forcefully.

• Whilst the pressure of meeting strict deadlines was felt, our team got on well and we had some fun along the way.

• As our theories developed we grew more excited and there was a sense of achievement within the group.

• There was no such thing as a silly question. Everyone was encouraged to flag up any ideas or concerns and as a team we worked through these.

• Simply stating that ‘I agree’ with a theory (even if this was the case) was not enough and our team consistently promoted discussion from all slants. Posing questions to ensure that we came to the most plausible answer.

• Getting on so well as a team has left us all a bit disappointed that the project has come to a close. We thoroughly enjoyed working together.