I'm not sure that the mind mapping helps me. A non-linear approach to a final cohesive study can through me off in tangents. I may revise it to be more funneled.
Hi Marcia - Mind mapping certainly privileges a certain way of working and disables others. If you can find some other way of working that will allow you to visually represent your ideas to us, that is fine.
Also, please remember that there are specific blog post prompts to which you should be responding. I posted these in a blog post but they are also listed in Sakai. Because this post is tagged "research reflection week 4," I was expecting to see a response to this prompt:
"Lesson 4: Reflect on the Method of your Research It is important to thoroughly explore possible research methods for your topic. Reflect on potential data sources and methods that you are considering. In addition, discuss your reasons for using various methodologies. Explain with supporting citations."
Those tangents can sometimes be where inspiration lies. I like it...it's colorful and interesting. I plan on updating my map in the next day as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia -
ReplyDeleteMind mapping certainly privileges a certain way of working and disables others. If you can find some other way of working that will allow you to visually represent your ideas to us, that is fine.
Also, please remember that there are specific blog post prompts to which you should be responding. I posted these in a blog post but they are also listed in Sakai. Because this post is tagged "research reflection week 4," I was expecting to see a response to this prompt:
"Lesson 4: Reflect on the Method of your Research
It is important to thoroughly explore possible research methods for your topic. Reflect on potential data sources and methods that you are considering. In addition, discuss your reasons for using various methodologies. Explain with supporting citations."
Leslie, I did explore the possible research methods in an earlier post.
ReplyDeleteYes, I found it later and got interrupted and totally forgot to leave another comment. Thanks for setting me straight.
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