Research Log

During my internship, I learned a lot by doing real work and seeing how things are done in a professional setting. I worked from home and finished my tasks on time every week. I did different jobs like making graphics, helping with social media posts, and organizing files. This helped me use what I learned in class in real life. I also got better at working with others and managing my time. Working remotely taught me to stay focused and organized. Overall, the internship helped me grow and gave me a better idea of what working in my field is like.

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From this article, I learned what can and cannot be protected by copyright, which helped clear up some things I didn’t understand before—like names, ideas, and website content. I now know that copyright protects how ideas are shown, like in writing, pictures, music, and art, but not the ideas or facts themselves. One important thing I will do is keep good records of my creative work, like writing or designs, so I can register it and protect it if needed.

I also learned that if I want to protect a brand name or slogan, I should look into trademarks, not copyrights. It was interesting to find out that building designs can also be copyrighted. This information is useful for both personal and work projects, especially if I want to create original content or start a business. It made me realize how important it is to protect my work and to ask for help if I’m unsure about the rules. Overall, this article helped me understand how copyright and trademarks work to keep my ideas safe.

https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html#what_protect

This article really helped me understand that some jobs might ask you to sign a contract after you’ve already started working, and that can be unfair. The contract might take away some of your rights, like how much you get if you’re let go. A lot of people feel like they have to sign it or they’ll lose the job, even if they don’t agree with everything in it.

This showed me that it’s okay to ask questions and take your time before signing anything. You can even ask a lawyer to help if you’re not sure. I didn’t know that companies sometimes do this on purpose, so I’ll be more careful in the future. It’s really important to understand your rights and protect yourself.

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During my internship, I got better at using visuals to share important messages. I worked on two main projects: one about youth empowerment for young girls and another about computer education for kids.

For the youth empowerment project, I used pink colors, girly shapes, and fun fonts to connect with young girls. For the computer education project, I made the slide look like a real computer screen, with app tabs, fonts, and pop-up messages. These projects helped me understand how to use design to make messages clear and interesting.

During my internship, I’ve learned how remote work can help build important skills for my career. Working from home has helped me manage my time well, stay organized, and work independently on my tasks.

I also had the chance to explore more design tools and elements using the company’s Canva Pro account, which gave me access to features I don’t normally have. While I don’t work with a team, I communicate with my supervisor through Microsoft Teams when I have questions or when updates are needed.

This experience has shown me that even without in-person interaction, remote internships can still offer valuable learning and professional growth. It has also taught me how important clear communication and staying focused are when working remotely.

While I haven’t had a one on one mentor, I have had the chance to interact with my supervisor and the Chairman. One person I would consider as a role model is my supervisor, the Communications and Marketing Director.

His clear communication, organizational skills, and dedication to his work have inspired me. He always provides thoughtful feedback and guidance, which has helped me grow in my role. His professionalism and approach to leadership are qualities I admire and hope to incorporate into my own career.

This internship has shown me how valuable role models and mentors are, as their guidance can greatly influence and shape one’s professional growth.

In this self-evaluation of my first internship task, where I created social media slides about basic needs such as education, financial inclusion, health, housing, water, and sanitation, I feel that I did well in terms of design and image selection. I made sure the slides were clear, engaging, and aligned with the topics.

I spent time focusing on the design elements to make the slides stand out and be easy to read. Feedback from my classmates was helpful in improving my work and offering new perspectives.

Overall, this task allowed me to strengthen my design skills, work independently, and use feedback to make my work better. I feel more confident in my choices and excited to apply what I’ve learned to future tasks.

In my internship, I mostly work on my own, creating social media slides on important topics. Sometimes, my classmates from my internship class give me feedback, which helps me improve my designs.

Their feedback gives me new ideas and helps me spot mistakes I might have missed. Even though I don’t work with a team, getting their input helps me make my work better and see different ideas.

This experience has taught me how to work independently while also using feedback to improve. It’s helped me feel more confident in my designs and improve how I share ideas through visuals.

In my internship, I create social media slides on topics like gender equality and education, helping me improve my design skills while following the company’s branding. I also learn how organizations use social media to share their message and engage with people.

My daily tasks include designing content, making edits based on feedback, and communicating with my supervisor through Microsoft Teams. While most of my work is design-related, I also handle small clerical tasks.

This internship is giving me valuable hands-on experience in both design and business. It’s helping me build stronger visual communication skills and understand how to adapt content for different audiences. I’m also learning how to meet deadlines and manage projects independently, which will help in my future career.

My internship is fully remote, so there is no formal dress code. I chose a remote internship because I also work full time and go to school, so it fits better with my schedule. For any video meetings, I make sure to dress professionally. Since I work from home, my workstation is just my personal laptop.

The company is very flexible and collaborative, and we communicate through Microsoft Teams. My tasks are assigned with clear deadlines, which helps me manage my time well. I was given five tasks total, with one due each week.

There are no set work hours, but I’m expected to complete and submit each assignment on time. Since I create my own schedule, I don’t need a set lunch break. The flexibility allows me to work at my own pace while still being able to reach out to my supervisor for support if I need it.