When I think of Reseach...

I have gained so many new insights regarding structuring research topics. I have learned that research is a process and has to be done in stages, with revisions in order to get to the core of your point. My ideas about research have changed as a result of gaining an understanding of research as a process, and that process can be a fun one, and insightful. Developing a time line designing and conducting research can be a tedious process however to get the most useful data that is valid it is a necessary process. Some of the challenges that I incurred were reading so much information that it hindered me from getting to main points. Dr. Terry gave wonderful advice when she suggested that you read the abstracts and or summaries and study the flow of the article to identify where you can retrieve the substantive information for your research. I have always respected researchers; I live in a state that is world renowned for its research contributions to the profession of early childhood. To this end, my respect and appreciation for those who commit their professional careers to conducting research so that we might benefit from their findings has increased. My perspective of research has more of a scientific view than before, truly it is a science designing, and being strategic about concepts and data.