16th Feb 2010 campus session
After reading the booklet ‘Project Planning and Development’ I found I had some queries and worries about the module I felt needed to be cleared up; at times the booklet was a bit confusing and a hard read in some sections. At the first campus session both Paula and Rosemary’s talked and used sideshows about different parts of the module, this defiantly cleared up my concerns and also re-enforced information from the booklet for me. I find I need to read over something a few times, especially academic books to really stick in my mind and have a full understanding.
Through the session I took lots of notes to help me with my project proposal, but there was two key factors that have really stuck out to me, and know will help me keep organised and prepared within this module;
‘Topic Ideas’ – Different techniques to help discover or find your project topic. Keeping in mind chose a topic that you will find interesting that will engage you for the rest of the course allowing you to finding new knowledge. I had a few topic ideas flying around my head before the session but this key factor has made me question my ideas as I want to choose a topic that I will stay passionate about throughout the rest of the course.
'Research techniques’ – a list of research resources were given and we were reminded to use critical thinking when researching, this was demonstrated through an exercise, and to always cite research. Read into the topic literature researching if anyone has already questioned, tested or developed the topic area. I want to be able to develop and discover a very strong individual project which will benefit my work place, the community and me.
What I need to do before next campus session.....
1. To start thinking about two topics ideas for my project, then start to research into supporting that topic. (Remembering to use critical thinking and to reference any research)
2. To Read the ‘guidance notes’ and the rest of the booklet
3. To Read book by Bell (especially chapter 1 and 2 )
4. Keep reading advisors blogs.
