My Contribution to Research Project [updated]

In the Research Report, my contributions mainly consist of:
  • Wrote the executive summary.
  • Introduction
    • Background
      • Researched and wrote on the importance of quality sleep.
      • Researched and wrote on the public concerns faced in Singapore.
      • Researched and wrote on the relation between sleep and smell.
      • Researched and wrote about aromatherapy.
      • Researched and wrote on the existing sleep related solutions.
      • Researched and wrote on the existing designs of bed frames and diffusers available in the market.
    • Collaborated with the team and wrote the problem statement.
    • Collaborated with the team and wrote the purpose statement.
  • Evaluation
    • Wrote on the consideration of users' preference for standalone diffusers.
    • Considered and wrote on the safety aspect of the product.
    • Secondary Research, platforms used:

Research areas:
  • ChatGPT
    • To gain a broader understanding through alternative perspectives.
    • To explore alternative solutions before delving into more extensive research.
  • Google Search
    • To familiarise with the background, market, and situation related to the topic.
    • To deepen my understanding of aromatherapy and its connection to sleep.

Comments

  1. Brad Blackstone31 October 2023 at 20:22

    Thanks for the detailed list and all ypur effort, Rachael.

    By the way, one language issue: Collaborated with the team and WROTE the problem statement.

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