Thursday's lecture discussed a lot of beneficial topics. As the lecture objective states, we identified the different components of research, we related these components to research and then connected the lectures to our group projects. We were informed about how we should begin our group project and how to find a topic. The components of research include statement of problem, current state of research, methodology, development of the thesis, and conclusions. Methodology is extremely important, especially in Thursday’s lecture. Methodology is of course the method in which you gather your research and data collection. Outlining or determining your research method makes things a lot easier when it comes down to putting your data together. The conclusion of your research is just as important. It is essential to answer the following questions; what new insights have your research revealed? What limitations does your research include? And what future study should this research undertake? Our research should indeed have a new discernment of information.
In Thursday's lecture we also covered transformative scholarship at Howard. We learned about a few representative thinkers that started at Howard. W. Montague Cobb was a critical individual here at Howard. He earned his PhD here, he is the author of more than 1,100 publications, and he built black medical and scientific institutions. In order for Cobb to produce such greatness, he had a distinct tradition of research such as offensive posture and using objective humanitarian concepts.
Reflection:
Dr. Dana Williams did an outstanding performance of delivering Thursday's lecture, Research and Methodology. Her lecture was clear, entertaining, and understanding. I understood everything she was saying because of how clear she articulated as well as the help of her visual presentation. I am ready to begin our group projects for I know the tips given in the presentation will surely help my group and I establish our research and methodology.
References:
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