Jamal Hampton's Capstone

Source 1

Gilliam, Alex- The Public Workshop

This source provides information about what the public workshop is. I selected this source because he owns the public works and offered to help me how to use the tools within the public workshop. I found this source useful because Alex taught me how to use  all of the tools that I would need in order to build a picnic table. One of the tools that Jeff taught me how to use was the chop saw which allowed me to cut wood into smaller pieces. This source did not have a limitation because Jeff even taught me stuff that I did not need to know in order to build  a picnic table.

Source 2

“Architects - What Do Architects Do?” {$Smarty.const.SITEDOMAIN}, 2009, www.studentscholarships.org/salary/556/architects.php#sthash.LMZknl2h.dpbs.

This source provides information about the architecture career and lifestyle in the workplace. I selected this source because being an architect and working in the design/building field is a career that I plan to pursue when I get older. My capstone provides basic idea of what architects do and learn about. I found this source useful because this source provides me with more information on what architects do. By using information on this source, I am able to apprehend that a architect’s work environment, education & training required, and needed. One limitation of this source was that this source was that it did not provide me the smaller aspects of architects.  

Source 3

Turner, Cory, et al. “Why America's Schools Have A Money Problem.” NPR, NPR, 18 Apr. 2016,

This source provides information about why America's schools Have a money problem. Schools in the United States have been struggling financially for decades. I selected this source because for my CapStone I would building furniture for Science Leadership Academy Middle School at the public workshop. Science Leadership Academy Middle School is a school that is impacted by America’s money problem. I found this source useful because it educated me on why Science Leadership Academy Middle School is in the poor condition that it is. The school district of philadelphia is located in an area were a lot of the money from taxes does not got too.

Source 4

Hannah, Ryan. The Effect of Classroom Environment on Student Learning. Western Michigan University ScholarWorks at WMU.

This source provides information about how a learning environment has an impacts on students. I selected this source because I need have a reason to make the furniture. This website provides me with the information on why making better furniture outside would benefit the students mentally too. I found this source useful because this source provides me with information that with help me explain why making better furniture for the students outside.  One limitation of this source was that his source did not specify anything about my topic in particular which is furniture. It would have been helpful to explain why sitting on actual furniture would make the student feel better rather than cheap products such as crates.

Source 5

“Instructables Search Results.” Instructables.com, www.instructables.com/howto/pinic+table/.

This source provides information about different types of picnic tables. I selected this source because this website provided me with an array of type of picnic tables. By being able looking at the different types of picnic tables, I was able to brainstorm and create an idea of what type of tables that I should construct. I found this source useful because it provided me with a set of directions to make a picnic table. This source allowed me to developed on what type of furniture that I wanted. From the source I was able see if I really wanted to build the furniture for my capstone. One limitation of this source was that this source was not very detailed.

Source 6

Pond, Jeff- The Public Workshop

This source provides information about guidance within the public workshop. I selected this source because he works at the public works and offered to help me how to use the tools within the public workshop. I found this source useful because Alex taught me how to use  all of the tools that I would need in order to design a picnic. One of the designing tools that Alex taught me how to use was solidworks which allowed me to digitally design a picnic table. This source did not have a limitation because Alex even taught me stuff that I did not need to know in order to build a picnic table.

Source 7

“Public Workshop | .” Public Workshop | , Public Workshop, 2018,

Publicworkshop.us

This source provides information about the public workshop. The public worship it the place that I am working on my capstone at. The reason why I selected this source is because unlike other sources,  than other sources this source is made by the public workshop organization. I found this source useful because it provides me with information about the public workshop. The information on this website could be used when when I am presenting my capstone. For example, I could have a slide on that explains what the public workshop is, what people there, and what their mission is. The website with provide me with the ability to do so. Something that a found that this website lacked was the types of tools that

I learn how to use at the public workshop.

Source 8

2011-2017, (c) Copyright skillsyouneed.com. “Top Tips for Effective Presentations.”SkillsYouNeed, www.skillsyouneed.com/present/presentation-tips.html.

This source provides information about public speaking. In addition, this source provides

I selected this source because I am not good at presenting in front of a audience. By reviewing this website, I was able to find key tips and advice on what I should do when presenting my capstone in front of a large audience.I found this source useful because I am able to present information more formaley and more confidently without struggling. Struggling during presentations has always been a problem of mine and now that I don't struggle with presenting, I can say that I found this source to be useful. One limitation of this source was that it did not specify on student presentations.

Source 9

“20 Woodworking Hand Tools List for Beginners.” Wood and Shop, 23 Oct. 2017,

woodandshop.com/which-hand-tools-do-you-need-for-traditional-woodworking

This source provides information about different types of wood. I selected this source because this website provided me with an array of types of wood. By being able looking at the different types of wood- working methods, I was able to brainstorm and create an idea of what type of way that I should construct my tables. I found this source useful because it provided me with a set of directions to make a picnic table. This source allowed me to develop an idea on what type of woodworking techniques that I wanted use when creating the table. From the source I was able see if I really wanted to build the furniture for my capstone. One limitation of this source was that this source was not very detailed.

Source  10

Youtube. “Safety in the Woodshop: ” Online video clip. YouTube, Feb 27, 2015. Web. Jan 23, 2018

This source provides information about how to be safe in the public workshop. It provide me with basic and common mistakes that beginners tend to make when working with the tools in the woodshop. I selected this source because working in the public workshop requires me working with dangerous tools and safety is a priority when working in the workshop. I found this source useful because this video explains how to be safe in the public workshop. One limitation of this source was there are some tools that I will be using in the public workshop that they did not talk about.