Research is about finding the information that is rich and organizing it later. The best way to have a good solid and rich project is to obtain as much informatin from as many sources as you can. Alot of times it will hinder the project if the researcher does not move forward for focusing too much on one aspect of the project. I am guilty of this as I’m sure many students are. One aspect must be complete in order for me to be able to focus on the next aspect, oftentimes the information will be jumbled in my head and therefore it makes it more difficult for me to sort out later on. I need to learn to keep a compilation and self notes to remind me of my research but to not force myself to finish one aspect before moving to the next.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-fieldnotes listed chronologically
-writing assignments listed chronologically including preparations and outlines of writing assignments
-interview notes and interview footage on DVD
-archives, physical aspects of research
-codebook
STR-YOU stress from yourself
ex-honors students feel the need to know the answer or succeed because of what is expected of them
STR-OTH stress from others
ex-stress from peers, they might think less of you if you are not up to par
RML reminder literacy
ex-sticky note, writing on hands
ORG organization methods used to cope with stress
ex-using a planner, calender
P influence from parents or other influencial characters
ex-parents pushing you to make good grades therefore you are held to that standard always
C influence from culture and media, they put stress?
ex-culture says that smart people will succeed thus they are expected to do so
