Based on week 1&2 readings, here are some of my initial thoughts about my position regarding subjectivity and objectivity.

I think that there is more to the world than simple facts and stats, and all of it is dependent on … Read the rest

• What kind of topics are you interested in researching?

My main area of research is to do with ‘helping’ (not the right word) students who come and study in the UK from a Confucian Heritage Culture to transition into a … Read the rest

Hello. Welcome to my blog, where I am going to share my mental gymnastics in the field of social research methods. Here, I’ll be taking my first steps in attempting to define a research question for my dissertation and in … Read the rest

Hmm, not only am I new to educational research, I’m new to academic research and, I’m new to blogging. So pretty new then… Read the rest

1. Think of three good research questions that could be answered using this approach.

Why children in boarding schools don’t enjoy school meals.

How could dance be integrated better into the KS3 curriculum.

What do students expect to gain from a … Read the rest

1. Think of three good research questions that could be answered using this approach.

What are contributing factors to job success in my place of work.

How likely is my _______________ product going to succeed in the marketplace?

How could more … Read the rest

• What went well in the interview?

Friendly atmosphere, easy dialogue, naturally flowing conversation of leading questions.

• What questions seemed less clear, or less easy to ask, than you’d expected? How could you improve them?

She had really strong opinions on … Read the rest

Design a simple survey which will explore some aspect of the use of Web 2.0 tools by a certain group of people.  This might, for example, focus on the use of social networking tools, seeking to identify peoples concerns about … Read the rest