Before this class, research was very intimidating to me. I am still intimidated by it now, but I also feel like I have a better grasp on the main concepts involved. The articles that guided us to the important aspects in a research paper were very helpful to me and something I will use for years to come.
I realized that research is not as scary as I once thought, although the terms used in the studies and in our text book were difficult for me and something I still struggle with. I knew there was a lot that went into planning a research study, and while it’s an area I still struggle with, I do feel more comfortable with the research planning process.
One area I struggled with was narrowing down my research topic. I started with a topic that was much too broad. With the questions and help for Professor Davis, I was able to narrow down my topic to something that hopefully would turn into a successful research project. There are still more specifics I need to work out, but overall, I am very pleased with my topic.
Thank you to everyone for their insightful conversations on our discussion boards. I have learned from all of you and wish you the best in your future classes.
