Wednesday, November 11, 2009

My choices in Research

When I think about my research project, I think I am driven by both a passion for my project as well as a real desire to come to an answer to my research question. I feel like I am approaching my project proposal from an action research position. In a lot of ways I can see how the research question I want to address has grown out of my desire to somehow, somewhere make a difference.
When it comes to choosing my methodology, I agree with Johanek and Creswell, in that there are multiple ways to come to an answer through the use of mixed methods. I hope that I would choose the best method(s) for the question at hand.
I can really see how a feminist viewpoint in my concern for the "Other(s)" as well as a social constructionist point of view really shapes the types of research I am drawn to. So I guess more than anything, I am passionate about helping others in some way, which takes me back to my greatest fear...Who am I to determine who or what needs change?
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  1. NewMexicoJenNovember 20, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Robin, this is an interesting and common place for folks to be with their research. You are at an intersection of wanting to bring about a certain kind of action while also being open to finding out exactly what that action should be. I think this open approach will allow you to really bring together your theoretical leanings with your practical concerns.
    Jen

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