It was only when completing a group presentation for my contextual study this week, that I realised just how necessary a collaborative contract is. As this was my first group presentation as a university student, I went in optimistic and enthusiastic, not thinking any of my group members would ever disagree let alone fail to co-operate well. The nights leading up to the presentation, and also on the day of the presentation, things did ironically fall apart. Thankfully, it all worked out in the end and the 4 remaining members worked as a team to solve issues that arose, however it did get me thinking… I wish we had a contract at the beginning of this assignment, and a procedure with failing to hold up one’s end of the contract. For future assignments I would like to ensure that a contract is written up, not to be used every time, but as a tool for arbitration if needed.