Zoom Call 8:15am 17th February

So this morning I was up bright and early for a zoom call discussion involving all modules. 

I asked the group about M2 literature review and how to structure it. The response I got was: 

Part one: 

- Discuss the literature you find. 

- When researching material be really specific in the research you are looking at. Don't just read the whole article or book. find a paragraph of chapter that really relates to your inquiry and use that. Don't waste time reading everything! 

- Use different areas of information i.e. Podcasts, documentaries, articles, Ted Talks etc 

Part two: 

- Talk about method research. Which is how you're gonna gather research. 

Surveys, case studies, interviews etc 

I found this really helpful. 

Also use critical thinking when writing. So you're not trying to prove anything, you're simply writing from your point of view and questioning others.... (I think!) 

One thing Helen said that really stuck out to me is " you're not proven anything. It's about the journey to understand your practice better." 

I think i am definitely overthinking this whole thing and making it more complicated than i need too. All i need to do is trust the process and take it day by day. Like everything with life right now. Day by day!

Someone in M3 said one good way to research is typing in keywords into search engines and having a quick read over paragraphs that mention those keywords and if they are super relevant to your inquiry, read on and save what you have found. 

Another helpful tip was to research other peers blogs and see what they have found. Then if they mention anything that could be relevant to your practice, you can quote them or look up what they have found. 

When writing you should cross reference and always link to ethics. Also relate everything to myself. Look at the relationship between texts, authors, educators etc. 

Lastly someone asked what is the difference between methodology and Method. 

Methodology - Is the approach to research. 

Methods- how you're gonna gather research. 

I hope this is helpful in some way. I have simply just blogged what I wrote down in my notes. So it might not make sense or be in perfect order! 

The next step for me, is to crack on with the hard work and start researching different keywords i have and see where i end up. 

I also think i am going to start a research journal and write how i am feeling during every process i dive into. This way when it comes to reflecting, I have a clear step by step outline of where i'm at and have been. 

CG xoxo