Module 3 Meet- Terminology

Last week the module 3 students had a zoom discussion group. Some of the students took it in turns to present where they are in their research. This was really interesting to listen to as everyone is researching different topics surrounding their professional practice. Something we discussed as a whole was our use of terminology and how important it is to express ourselves using the correct terms. I have broken down some of the key terms below.

Methodology- the approach we are taking for our research. e.g. non positivist, positivist, qualitative, quantitative

Method- the ways in which we collect our information. e.g. interviews, surveys, secondary research, literature, questionnaires, focus groups, experiments

Ethical Considerations- thinking about any issues that may arise due to your research taking place. 

Ethical Protocols- the procedures put in place to ensure minimal or no harm is done due to the research taking place.   








Bibliography

Top 10 Research Quotes - BrainyQuote (Accessed 01/03/2021)

Doing research - Werner von Braun | Search quotes, Image quotes, Famous quotes (pinterest.com) (Accessed 01/03/2021)

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  1. Hannah Lees1 March 2021 at 13:55

    Hello Alys,

    I agree I found this talk really interesting to see where everyone was up to/thinking of going and seeing how we can use more advanced academic wording to help us talk about our inquiry. We didn’t get up to you in the discussion and I was wondering what kinds of research methods you are using, why and are you finding you are retrieving the data you expected from these methods?

    Hannah x

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    1. Alys May-James2 March 2021 at 13:20

      Hi Hannah,
      I am using interviews and literature including books, journals, papers, videos of performances, ted talks and the like, as well as my own reflective journal and taking classes to see my own experiences regarding my research topic. I think however much you prepare, things will always come up and surprise you which is great as it gives more depth to the research! Thank you
      Alys :) x

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