Title: Blog 10 - Interview 2 Reflection

Please explain how you are spending your mentorship time (Is it at a workplace or somewhere else?  Are you shadowing?  Are you able to do tasks that are meaningfully related to the topic?  If so, what?  Are there other people who are experts in the location?  Etc...)

• My mentor allows me to do hands on activities such as actual work myself under his supervision. I believe all tasks that I have done are valid because even the minor jobs shows me how bug of an impact they could have.

How did you find your mentor?  How did you convince this person to help you?  

• I was taking to a friend about the project and he guided me to his uncle. Fortunately his uncle liked the idea of spreading knowledge so he helped me out 

How would you rate your comfort level with your mentor at this point in your relationship?  How does this relate to the time you've spent so far at mentorship/with this person

• Since he is an older folk then their is that huge age barrier but other than this I can ask him any question I wan't without hesitating and he responds to the ones he can. Its a good thing he has confidence in me or else he wouldn't let me do some of the jobs.

What went well in this interview?  Why do you think so?  What do you still need to improve?  How do you know?  How will you go about it?

• This second interview was more in depth and I got many more information out of it, because we were both in a good mood and the chemistry allowed for a good interview. The only thing I wish is that I kept recording after the interview because we had a good conversation after the actual interview was over.

Interview voice

Title: Blog 9 - Advisory Prep 3

State whether or not you currently have a mentor, and what the status of your interview is with that person (I have completed the interview, I have scheduled the interview, I have not scheduled the interview, etc).  

• I currently have a mentor, however, I want to perhaps find a new one. One that is more familiar with modern cars so that I can apply that knowledge. I have not scheduled a meeting with him as he has been out of town for the last two days.   
  

At this point, your research is probably guiding your studies toward more specific areas within your topic.  Name the area or two you find most promising and explain your reasons.   

• The area I find most promising is that engines could be restored and fixed, but in reality they will just break down the road. Therefore, the owner should really think of putting up with maintenance cost or simply buying a new car 

 What kinds of sources do you think will help you in the next month to gain more research depth?  Where will you go to get them?

• I been meaning to read a book or two about automotive mechanics and such but I haven't got around doing so and paying a trip to the library.

Write down a possible EQ.  Please don't worry about wording other than ensuring that it provides the option for multiple correct answers.  At this point, the senior team is most interested in understanding your thought process.

• What is the best way you can have a car running optimally at all times or, what is the most efficient way to enforce that you have a vehicle that is always running in good condition  

Title: Blog 8: Independent Component 1 Proposal

Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours

• I plan to work on my moms car because it has been problematic for a while without hope. It has misfire issues meaning that the ignition part of the four cycles does not take place. The cause of this could be to various reasons; either the spark isn't receiving signal or the the spark plugs are old. What ever the case is it needs help because it shakes like an big old V8 which isn't normal because its just a 6 cylinder. What I plan to do is, with the guidance of my mentor, diagnose, and address what needs to be fixed. 

Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

• I will take pictures whenever I can and maybe record myself speaking, kind of the same Idea as famous YouTube vloggers.
• Also I will keep a log of all the hours I did that way I could use it as a reference when I talk about the pictures.

Explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.

• Misfires are very common, not only with BMWs, but also any ordinary car. As they get old they start to develop carbon in the spark plugs which prevents them from misfiring. Another thing I will try is to try and prove the theory of some products that claim they clean your car.