Reflections
While completing this project, I have discovered that when you are trying to document history, you should draft a hypothesis of what you think happened. This is beneficial in motivating your research. However, if you uncover new information that does not fit with your original hypothesis, do not be afraid to adapt the hypothesis. Realizing that your original assumption was incorrect, by some margin, is a helpful way to build on your knowledge and have a strong grasp over the content. This project has brought to light that the accuracy of history that we cite as common knowledge all falls on the historians ability to provide thorough and unbiased information. My initial reasoning to choose this project was that I perceived Intramural participation to be declining. This was based on my experiences as a program assistant, participant, and the stories I have heard about Intramurals from alumni. However, it may be the case that my hypothesis is incorrect. Moreover, the evidence I found comes from articles written in The Mirage and The Trinitonian. Therefore, I am relying on the authors of these articles to have given an unbiased and honest report of the state of Trinity Intramural affairs. If it were the case that the authors of these articles were embellishing their stories to make a better read, some of my evidence could be called into question. Overall, I have learned the importance of understanding the context surrounding historical events so that you can put yourself in the correct frame of mind to learn from it.