When I think about Research

I have learnt that research is a very detailed process comprising many steps.I was able to see that it is not what I thought  it was,just reading some journals and then doing a research paper.There are lots of factors to take into consideration when doing a research.

I have a new respect for researchers after realizing all that they have to do to present a research paper,and even the guidelines they have to follow to make it a reputable research paper.

What I learned about research ethics made me think about the participants especially children and the importance of their role in research.I think  about if they were being treated fairly ,whether they are being informed or are forced to be part of research.

I learnt that planning research is time consuming.If the design is not planned properly then the findings cannot be validated.Every part of the design is important and each step must be followed carefully.It is very important to validate the findings.

Many of the terms being used were new to me and it was hard for me to understand what I read until I became familiar with these words.After reading the glossary and doing more research I was able to understand many of them.I had to re read some sections many times to get a clear understanding of what was said.

This course has confirmed for me how much early childhood professionals are dependent on researchers and that all professionals need to read research in order to be familiar with and keep abreast of developments in the profession.

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