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After thinking through this process I'm beginning to feel a bit more comfortable with it and I think I understand what we're supposed to be doing.
In this entry I will discuss what I learned in class and what I have learned since class. I will make sure to touch on the following: Summarize the problem/question at issue; Present your own perspective, hypothesis or position; Consider the context for the issue; State conclusions, implications, and consequences
What did you learn in class?
In our first Research Methods class I learned that I am at a similar starting point as many of my classmates in terms of understanding the research process. I felt uncertain as I drafted my concept of the research process. As we brainstormed our ideas as a class I discovered that I have a fairly good understanding of the basics of the research process. I am confident that by the end of this semester I will have a firm grasp of the research process, and will be proud of my progress from new student to developer of a research proposal.
What have you learned since class (related to research)?
I have learned where to go in the library to find journal information and, as a result, I have begun to refine my journal article searching skills, including what key words are helpful in looking for articles related to my research area. This is a crucial step in putting together my research proposal, as I need to put together a sound literature review on my subject area. I have also learned that people that I work with and am around on a daily basis are a great source of research information, as many of them have already gone through the master's thesis process.
posted by Jaclyn @ 3:27 PM
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This is not a reflection on your entry, it is an insight about this process while trying to "rate" your post.
This is only the third set of posts I have completed a review on and I am finding the Critical Thinking Rubric very constraining. Last night I spent much of the night looking at journal entries and trying to "rate" them using the CT Rubric. I got no where. Let me try something more productive (you get to be the first for this--which means take this all with the thought that this is only one, evolving, perspecitve on your thinking).
I think your post is insightful as it points to what sounds like a big discovery for you. One that has boosted your confidence a little. Your reflection is an example of what "journaling" can do for us. Even though you may have had that insight at another time, by writing about it, it helps to imbed the learning in your brain.
You have also pointed to productive learning outside the classroom. You have discovered the power of resources and gained skills in how to tap into those resources. A key for us as colleagues will be to find an effective way to share our resources.
Thank you for your posts and the challenge (because they were good) they placed on using the critical thinking rubric to rate these posts. I think this is an issue that needs to be discussed in class. See you then...
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