What is Research?
Research is an investigation or study of materials that will lead to new findings. My research topic for this course is assistance for children and families who suffer from poverty. The reason why I chose this topic to investigate is because as a child, I suffered from this issue. My mom was not aware of the various assistance and help that programs and organizations offered for families who were in need. By conducting this research, I want to deepen my understanding of the numerous of assistance and how families can overcome this matter. In fact, some aid that is provided for families are more popular than others, in which, the less popular ones get overlooked and are not taken advantage of. With this new-found knowledge, I will have the opportunity to save families while sharing resources with them.
So far, my personal experience with this simulation process has been smooth. I am excited about this research, however, I have not been approved yet by my instructor regarding this topic. Hopefully, everything will work out because this topic is very personal and dear to me. When I first read that my colleagues and I had to choose a topic to research, it was a no brainier for me to choose something regarding poverty. My goal is to help children and families, not only through teaching, but to make sure that they are safe and healthy.
What I have learned from constructing the research chart is that it is a challenge to define terms in your own words. I say this because after researching words and reading many definitions, you have to build an understanding of the word and avoid from using the exact wording that other sources have used. On the other hand, defining terms in your own words correctly proves that you understand them.
I am open to any advice or insights that my colleagues can share about my research topic and the research chart. One resource I think that will benefit someone on their research is;
Thompson Ross A, (2001). The future of children: Development in the first years of life, 11(1), 20-33.
If you know of any resources that will help me on my research journey, feel free to share them with me at any time.
Hi Latasha
ReplyDeleteI think that poverty is a great topic to explore because it effects so many people young and old. I can relate to this also because as a child we didn't have much and I work with children who are considered to be impoverished. I wish you luck in your research.
LaRoyia
Hi Latasha
ReplyDeletePovery is a great topic to research. As educators, we see to many of our children suffer and I wish you the best in finding a solution that will help our families.
Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI think that it is very important to ensure that our students are healthy and safe about all else. Knowledge doesn't amount to much if students are not healthy enough to make it day-to-day. I chose to do research on nutrition so I think that our paths may overlap! Thanks for sharing this week.
Amanda
Hi Latasha,
ReplyDeleteI think you are researching an excellent topic.I have experienced poverty as well. I was raised in a single parent home and my mother was unaware of certain programs that offered assistance. I look forward to the resources you will find on this topic. Best of luck to you on your research journey.