Insights I have gained about research is it takes a
lot of work and time to do. The research process is very demanding.
My ideas about research has changed in regard to I
thought it was geared more towards researching information on the internet. I
see it is much more than that. I now know a research is performed to find
something out and it won’t happen overnight.
When planning, designing, and conducting research
you should prepare for possible setbacks. There are times when the research may
not go as planned. You also have to ensure there are no biases. Everyone should
be treated fairly. Know exactly what you are looking for.
Challenges I encountered were choosing the right
research question and trying to figure out how to apply it to a quantitative design.
To overcome these challenges I revised my question several times and I asked
myself can I measure it. I finally figured it out, although it was difficult
for me.
I now feel more confident knowing there are researchers
out there, including me and all the participants, who are willing to go that
extra mile to better assist our children. Information gained in the research
process in very important to the early childhood program.
I would like to say thanks to all my colleagues for
the support they’ve given me throught this course. It has been eye opening.
Great Post!
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for all your help and support during these past eight weeks. I wish you all the best and look forward to working with you in the future.
Thanks!
Erika
Your insights were honest and true and I appreciate that. I too realized that research was a whole lot more than I anticipated. From the start you have to be very determined. I also struggled with my research question and changed it numerous times to fit into a qualitative design, but finding out I could not verify some information, I had to change it to quantitative, then a mixed method. It was exhausting! I am better for it though! thank you for your honesty and encouragement and support through this course. Hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda,
ReplyDeleteThe research process can be very demanding at times. Organization is so critical as everything is so systematic. I can see your research question kept you just as busy as mine did. I am sure you can consider yourself a researcher now. All the best.