Insights: I have gained new insights on ethical issues that
effect research such as confidentiality and informing children who are involved
in a research study. Also I gained insight on the types of triangulation in
qualitative research designs. Prior to taking this course I was unfamiliar with
data triangulation.
My ideas about the nature of doing research have changed
because I now know al the necessary steps to take prior to conducting research.
I also assumed conducting research studies were as simple as asking a question
and conducting a study. However I now know the process of writing a research
question is just as difficult as planning the entire research study.
I learned that planning a research study takes a lot of
thought and consideration. Designing a research study takes organization and
research. Conducting a research study also takes time and patience. Also when
planning and designing a research study you have to be very specific as to what
you would like to research.
Challenges I encountered: time management and organization.
I have a three year old and a two month old. So time management was a huge
issue for me. My 2 month old had to have surgery school work was not always my
number one priority. I overcame this challenge by setting days and time for my
homework and did the best I could during those times. There were a few
assignments I was unable to complete which I will work on harder in my next
class. I overcame organization by creating folders for my course work.
Time management is a hard one when you do have a lot going on because I know first hand. I hope your 2 month old is doing well. Research is a hard and long process. Triangulation was new for me as well. Even when you refine your research question and you start your project it is hard to stay on track when you find out more interesting information.
ReplyDeleteTIFFANY,
ReplyDeleteI MUST ADMIT, THE RESEARCH QUESTION ALONE CAN TAKE UP SOME SPACE IN YOUR MIND. I NEVER KNEW A QUESTION TO CARRY SO MUCH WEIGHT. IT'S INTERESTING HOW OUIR VIEWS ABOUT RESEARCH ARE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM THE VERY FIRST DAY OF THIS COURSE. AS ALWAYS I HAVE ENJOYED ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS, HERE ON THE BLOG AS WELL AS THE DISCUSSIONS. I LOOK FORWARD TO CHATTING WITH YOU SOON.
BRENDA PALMER-ASSIAN
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteThe whole research process is very in depth and takes so much effort and consideration. My view has changed and i have a totally different view point on research and the process it takes to develop. Personally, time management was hard for me as well. Life can get crazy. Between a new job, family issues, and school work, I tended to leave that for last. I hope all is well with your family and wish you happiness in family, school, and professionally
Samantha
Hi Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that time management was a challenge for this course. For me, it was not only reading the required resources, but trying to understand what the author was trying to say. For some reason, it took me 3 times as long to read our course book than it would to read a textbook for another class. It was almost overwhelming at times. But overall, I believe we all have gained so much knowledge about research to share with colleagues in our field. I wish you luck in the rest of your courses, and happy holidays!
-Krissy