Research Challenges and Benefits
Journal 2: Research Challenges and Benefits
When reading claims in a newspaper or magazine that seem to be unsubstantiated I often get irritated. I strongly believe that writers are and should be responsible for what they are putting in writing. They should make sure, that information given to readers are true and reliable. I have such a strong and negative reaction, because some people may read and simply “take it” as a truth, and in my opinion it is just not fair to them. I do understand that we don’t have to always agree with the writer, and we are usually choosing what to read, but we definitely shouldn’t be exposed to not verify information. Writing claims, the author should make an effort and check their sources regarding the credibility. The best approach to do research is, first of all understanding the purpose of writing. When I decide what I want to write about, for whom, and what my audience should gain after reading my paper, I can begin the research. I ask myself If I know anything about the subject and where I can find more information about this matter. Next, I have to determinate what sources can be useful and how creditable they are. I try to think “out of box” in order to find other ways or perspectives of looking at the topic. I may even make some personal interviews to get the feeling, what other people may think about it. This approach usually leads to finding out additional sources of information. Researching is basically reading, listening, gathering information, taking notes, and then evaluating them. It is a very important step in a process of writing. My biggest challenge in doing research is to stay objective and open-minded. It is important not to miss information that could be substantial for the paper, and just because I have my own point of view, I may “miss it” in my researches. Research requires preparing and many times rethinking. After going through our notes usually we may completely change our concept of how we want
When reading claims in a newspaper or magazine that seem to be unsubstantiated I often get irritated. I strongly believe that writers are and should be responsible for what they are putting in writing. They should make sure, that information given to readers are true and reliable. I have such a strong and negative reaction, because some people may read and simply “take it” as a truth, and in my opinion it is just not fair to them. I do understand that we don’t have to always agree with the writer, and we are usually choosing what to read, but we definitely shouldn’t be exposed to not verify information. Writing claims, the author should make an effort and check their sources regarding the credibility. The best approach to do research is, first of all understanding the purpose of writing. When I decide what I want to write about, for whom, and what my audience should gain after reading my paper, I can begin the research. I ask myself If I know anything about the subject and where I can find more information about this matter. Next, I have to determinate what sources can be useful and how creditable they are. I try to think “out of box” in order to find other ways or perspectives of looking at the topic. I may even make some personal interviews to get the feeling, what other people may think about it. This approach usually leads to finding out additional sources of information. Researching is basically reading, listening, gathering information, taking notes, and then evaluating them. It is a very important step in a process of writing. My biggest challenge in doing research is to stay objective and open-minded. It is important not to miss information that could be substantial for the paper, and just because I have my own point of view, I may “miss it” in my researches. Research requires preparing and many times rethinking. After going through our notes usually we may completely change our concept of how we want