Hi Bloggers,
I choose today to blog about “Research”. I went on Janice’s blogspot and she has placed some timely advice for us researchers. I commented on this blog but I am not sure how many of us are seriously taking heed of the advice to start our research early. Let us, I employ you fellow colleagues, take some hint from Dr. James’ urgent, desperate concern about the research process. Dr. James realizes the importance of an early start, and as such, he imported a Canadian lecturer to give us a heads-up on our research project. Putting aside the facts that his decision was done without consultation and it would greatly affect our vacation time, I think the onus is now on us to heed the advice/warning – start early.
It is also important, as Shelly-Ann mentioned in her comment to Janice’s blog entry, “we must also remember to prepare ourselves for the seminars (which are really our Oral Examination). Shelly-Ann quoted Mathias and Gale (1991) in stating, “Postgraduate research can be seen as a period of uncertainity, ambiguity and lack of structure. (However,) the task is not really complete until the Oral Examination is over.”
Thanks for the reminder Clara. Indeed, we will be minimizing the inevitable stress associated with such an assignment.
ReplyDeleteAs educators pursuing a Masters, we should really engage ourselves wholeheartedly to ensure that we learn all that we can so that we can add to the pool of knowledge.
Another reminder,too, is that we should select a topic about which we are passionate. If this is done, then the task would not be as onerous because we would enjoy the process more and not just endure it.
When I read research articles in the established educational journals, I long for the day when there exists a greater body of research done by our local researchers so that we don't always hav to import ideas from abroard to apply to our context. All the best colleagues.
Clara,
ReplyDeleteI like the tone of your blogs. I see that you are trying to network with other people, share their experiences and you are learning. I know you will do well at your school. You have a good spirit.Your sentiments will truly encourage others. I am going to follow your blogs.