Episode #5 – Research
Posted by mike on Jan 3, 2007 in Dissertation Topics, Doctoral Adventure, Learning and Performance, Podcast Available |
In this episode I talk about the beginnings of research. Using my project as an example (Collaborate Learning Technology and Net Generation Employees), I explore the 5 stages of setting up the research.
- Passion. Be excited about your topic, own it, make it yours.
- Creating Knowledge. Make sure your passion will lead to the creation of knowledge not a regurgitation of old information
- Define the Problem. Get some facts to support what you see is a problem in your industry.
- Purpose. Understand what the point of your research will be regarding the problem you define.
- Create Questions. Questions guide your research and help you establish your methodology more concretely.
I also discuss the general differences between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodology research.
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