Originally published here.
This week we learned about research. It is an interesting and difficult topic. I enjoyed learning about triangulating data and reflecting on the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. I also was directed to the CRAAP Test for considering the value of researched data. I earmarked the CRAAP Test to use with my own students.
The assignment this week was tough. Research is challenging. I found that when I sat down and banged out my ideas and sited my sources, our research paper started coming together pretty well. The assignment did a great job of fleshing out the ideas and bringing them to life. I spent a good amount of thought on the value of my data, the qualitative or quantitative quality of it, and the validity of my sources.
I did not have any collaborators on the document which was disappointing. It would have been interesting to negotiate our struggles together.
There is still a bit of work to do on my research paper. I would like to follow through by adding the most valuable data set to it and the data which will allow me to finalize my conclusion. I will have to see if I can get the work done tomorrow. I am going to miss the deadline but I think that will be excused.