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| Tutorial Sheet of Figures |
Context:
In this tutorial, we were separated
into groups and given a number. Each group was given a sheet with paragraphs
and figures to read and study. Each group had a different sheet. The TAs did
not tell us for what reason, and just encouraged us to read over it well. After
10 minutes, the papers were taken from us and new groups were formed based on
matching numbers. I was in the group of two’s, and we had to summarize for our
group what our paper was about. We were also each given the above sheet full of
figures, and each of us recognized a specific one. Therefore, we each had to
explain our figure based on what we read and develop appropriate captions for
each figure.
Reflection
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This was a great impromptu activity
as it tested our ability to retain information that was read, and also select
appropriate captions for figures that we have limited information regarding. It
was challenging to try and explain to our group members what we read and at the
same time explain the figure to come up with a caption that was effective in
its description. If I were to do things differently, it would be to read my
original sheet more carefully and thoroughly, as well as examine my figure more
as well. I learned that captions are crucial in summarizing a figure and giving
the reader a quick background of what he or she is seeing. They are also not
easy to write as they have to be concise but thorough. This is an important
skill as a figure without a caption or description can be confusing, as well as
waste the reader’s time in trying to figure out what the image in trying to
convey.
