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Completing the annotated bibliography helped clarify my understanding of the effects of plastic surgery on mental health by showing me how complex and varied the issue really is. At first, I thought it was mostly either positive or negative, but my sources showed that it can be both depending on the person and situation. Many of the sources connect by discussing how plastic surgery can improve confidence for some people, while others warn about risks like unrealistic expectations or underlying mental health issues. Together, they helped me see patterns, like how motivation and mental state play a big role in the outcome. These connections are shaping my argument by helping me focus on the idea that plastic surgery is not simply good or bad, but that its effects on mental health depend on individual factors, which I plan to explore more in my research paper. Summary: Not really sure what we did in class. I have much more important things to work on and more pressing matters. Reflection:...

The evaluation part of the annotated bibliography was the most challenging for me because it required me to think more deeply about the credibility and usefulness of each source instead of just summarizing the information. It was harder to decide whether a source was truly reliable and relevant, especially when some sources seemed good at first but had biases or lacked strong evidence. However, this challenge helped me grow as a researcher because it forced me to be more critical and not just accept information at face value. It also showed me how important it is to use strong, trustworthy sources. This will help me when writing my research paper because I will be able to choose better sources and build a more convincing and well-supported argument. Summary: Worked on it in class. got 3 sources part of the way. reflection: Writable is a horrible platform to use. Writing  on a google or word dock is MUCH better, even though you dont care at all what we think

 As I gathered sources about the effects of plastic surgery on mental health, I noticed that different sources presented both positive and negative perspectives. Some sources focused on how plastic surgery can improve self-esteem and confidence, especially for people who feel insecure about certain features. Other sources, however, emphasized the risks, such as increased anxiety, unrealistic expectations, or conditions like body dysmorphic disorder. These differences helped me understand that the issue is more complex than just “good” or “bad.” Instead, the impact on mental health depends on factors like a person’s motivations, expectations, and overall mental state. Seeing multiple perspectives allowed me to better understand that plastic surgery can have different outcomes for different people, making it a more nuanced issue. Summary: Researching stuff kinda sucks Reflection: So busy and no time for any of this

 Using GALILEO to find sources was different from how I’ve searched for information in the past because it required a more focused and academic approach instead of just quickly looking things up on Google. In the past, I would usually click on the first few results without thinking much about their reliability, but GALILEO pushed me to use specific search strategies like combining keywords and filtering results to find peer-reviewed or credible sources. This made a big difference in the quality of the information I found, since the sources were more trustworthy and detailed. By evaluating things like the author and publication, I was able to avoid unreliable information and build stronger research overall. Summary: Emailing teachers sucks and they dont really help or try to come to a common ground. Reflection: I will not email my teacher again since they were zero help.