Post #16: Reflect on Research Process
I believe that the most important part of this process for me was completing the Blog How To’s. They basically were designed to teach us how to complete ever section of this paper. Had I not successfully researched how to write certain parts of this research assignment, I would not have completed a good paper.
The best feedback I received throughout this process was simply the reactions from people in the class. During this semester I spoke aloud a lot about my topic, and to hear what people had to say or what they expressed facially about it really let me know whether I was on the right track or not. It is good to know as you are doing something that you are doing it correctly; otherwise you end up at some point just ruining the rest of it. I was glad that my peers were honest and upfront with me.
The most difficult part for me during this project was compiling all of my data. I didn’t realize until I had my research completed that I had bitten off a little more than I could chew. I am glad that I was thorough and unique in my process, but my project basically ended up being two big experiments combined into one research paper and that is very time-consuming.
The easiest part of this project for me was the collection of all my data. I absolutely loved the face-to-face contact that I got out of my interviews. I also loved what I was doing while I was doing it. Making the surveys, releasing them, collecting them…all of that was a good time for me. And it is very easy to do what we love.
I believe my final essay is strongest in its results and discussion section. I basically tell all and wrap it up in a way that is exciting and a way in which I think my audience will most want to hear. This is a really great topic and it is a topic that I believe my peers really do want to hear about. This section does not disappoint, at least in my opinion.
