The class discussion from Wednesday helped me to understand other people's approaches to their research topic. Dr. Chandler asked people to reflect on their sessions and then asked us to discuss how we could relate the session to our research project. I feel the discussion helped to clarify the subtleties that I will be looking for during the session (silences, body langauge). So far, I think I have been concentrating more on verbal interaction and I have been thinking about observing sessions as a whole (and getting overwhelmed in the process) without really concentrating on only those aspects of the sessions that will help me develop questions for or gain more insights into my research project.
The class was helful also because it alleviated some of my anxiety. I realized that I am not alone in my struggle to refine my topic and in my attempt to gather suitable sources. I am a person who likes definite answers but I am realizing that this is a process and that each session that I participate in and observe will help to deepen my understanding of my research project.
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