Module 2 TIPS!! Skype Session 27/9

I'll keep this blog short and sweet as I know I tend to waffle... I just had a Skype session with Helen with a module 2 focus on Research as mapping to build understanding. I was apprehensive beforehand as I wasn't 100% sure on my line of inquiry, but it was SO helpful to speak to others in Module 2 (and other modules) to find they were in the same position as me The discussion flowed so well and everyone's ideas kept sparking others. I hope everyone got as much out of it as I did!! If you were unable to attend, hopefully this all helps!

My main points that I took away as 'tips and tricks to getting started' are -

• You are not setting out to solve problems of the world
• Don't choose something you have no idea about
• This whole process is a DEEPENING process
• Choose an area of interest and don't be afraid of the 'bigness' of it
• Going through literature will help to narrow down your line of inquiry
• Literature includes not only books and articles, but videos, maybe someone you work with, work you are creating etc
• Once you have found some literature, tap into them and see what is interesting to you
• You can't pick what 'piece' is key unless you have lots of 'pieces' to pick at
• It has to relate to you and your practice
• The starting point is you - then develop that further by looking at what others think
• Keep questioning the value and relevance of what you are doing
• Research contextually, historically and culturally

I hope this helps people to move forward. It really helped me out so I hope it can help you too!! At a later date I plan on moving forward with my area of interest by writing a blog on it and including what questions my colleagues threw at me to spark my ideas further. 

L xxx