I'm still not sure how all of this stuff is supposed to work, but, if I understood Dr. Holder correctly, that's a big part of the purpose of this class. I am picking up some new things in the research aspect of the class. Hopefully, that will pay dividends in the dissertation process. My group is pleasant and seems like a good group with whom to work. Hopefully, we will get a better idea today of how the project will come together for Friday (and for the post-class prospectus).