Update on how I use planners can be found here Lately, I have been trying my best to organize my academic (and personal?) life. I’ve been struggling to stay focused and productive with my research and writing. So I have Read more…
Summary Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3, 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa Braun and Clarke consider Thematic Analysis as a foundational method of qualitative analysis Thematic analysis is flexible and accessible Independent of Read more…
Summary McNamara, C. (2009). General guidelines for conducting research interviews. Retrieved December 1, 2017, from http://managementhelp.org/businessresearch/interviews.htm McNamara suggests 8 steps for preparing for the interview Choosing an appropriate setting Explain interview purpose Clarify confidentiality terms Explain format Let the participant Read more…
Summary Plummer, P. (2017a). Focus group methodology. Part 1: Design considerations. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 24(7), 287–301. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.7.297 Focus on a specific topic and discussion is facilitated by a moderator. Focus groups allow for insights into the ideas, Read more…
Summary Dodgson, M. (1993). Organizational learning: A review of some literatures. Organization Studies,14(3), 375–394. https://doi.org/10.1177/017084069301400303 Organizational Learning is essential to organizational development. While the benefits of organizational learning are positive, it sometimes involves negative outcomes, that can then be learned from. Organizational Read more…
Summary Bailey, K. D. (2005). Fifty years of systems science: Further reflections. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 22(5), 355–361. http://doi.org/10.1002/sres.711 Outlines the 10 goals of systems theory (p. 356; first 5 are from Hammond, 2003) Develop theoretical understanding of systems that Read more…
Summary Trickett, E. J., & Espino, S. L. (2004). Collaboration and social inquiry: Multiple meanings of a construct and it’s role in creating useful and valid knowledge. American Journal of Community Psychology, 34(1/2), 14–69. http://doi.org/10.1023/B:AJCP.0000040146.32749.7d Often, Lewin is credited with the birth Read more…
Before delving into blogging about my literature review, I thought it may be informative for you to know just what my research is about, and where I hope to go with it. Currently, I am hoping to explore the state Read more…
Sometimes I wonder how I have gotten this far within academia. Grad school relies on your ability to research, read, and write papers. Writing and sourcing information seem to be feasible task for me. Reading and summarizing what I’ve read, Read more…
In developing my website, I wanted to present my work, my research, and my thoughts about the journey through academia. I spent some time contemplating what items would best represent me and my experience. I, selfishly, organized a workshop for my fellow Read more…
