OMG! WAIT IM DONE!?!?!?!
WOW!!!!!! I CANT BELIEVE THIS IS THE END. I cant deny that this didnt go as fast as I expected but wow! i made it! I did something I didnt think I was going to do . From being the girl in the beginning of the semester who was like F this, Im dropping this class to the girl who is like HEY GUESS WHAT I FINISHED MY PAPER. It is a overwhelming experience.
In the beginning, I had so many fears and problems but now I feel that those things empowered me to continue on. I cant beleive that I did it, Im still in shock but im proud. I was afraid of how people would perceive my research project and topic but in reality they love it and wish they would of thought of it. That is a great experience and I loved everything about this process. Of course there was times where I wanted to throw my paper out the window and pray a car runs it over and I have an excuse to not complete it but in the end its all over!
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Blog 16
Creating my research project was HECTIC! I never did so much work in my life. Especially since I had to balance all my classes and intensive writing in the other classes too. Also it was hectic because I had no experience in this type of research writing. But in the end it was an great experience.
The document that was most useful to me in this process, was “Shitty First Drafts”. This was by far the most beneficial piece that helped me. Im always beating myself up when it comes to papers but then this paper made me realize that its only the first draft and no paper is really completed. Even novelists always go back to their work and want to rewrite it or find something wrong with it. This made me feel much better.
The most beneficial peice of feedback I got back was the most critical one. Where my peer reviewer demolished my paper. This was my struggle, the researcher not only helped me when it came to my paper but my character. The way the whole situation played out was shocking and was a test of my character. If it was a different circumstance or different events then I would of went about the situation alot differently but because Im learning to learn from intense criticism it was a learning experience. But Im glad that my peer reviewer told mea bout my paper because before then I thought my paper was almost perfect but little did I realize was that I still had alot of work to do.
The most difficult part of the research project was the editing process. Changing things around in your paper that you felt needed to be there. To actually look at my paper with a critical eye and to try to fix it appropriately. Also writing for the audience. I never know how my readers are going to look at my paper. This was also hard to do. The easiest part was picking a topic, because you had to become interested in an topic. I knew what I loved and didnt love and i knew my topic fit perfectly for me.
My final essay shows determination. The fact that I completed this paper to me is an accomplishment. I didnt give up even though I wanted to, I still felt that I pursued my goals and prove to myself that I can do it. To me that was the most beneficial part of my paper because it showed how much I have developed as a person.
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Blog 15
What I learned about the research peer review projects, was that not everyone thinks the same way. People don’t read the same way and interprets things the same thing. I also learned that its good to let other people read the paper because its good to get other peoples point of view. Sometimes ours alone isn’t the best way to get our point across.
Other peoples points of view about the paper is great! To get new ideas and fix parts of the paper a person wouldn’t of thought about. A person might have skipped over some details that they wouldn’t of noticed if it wasn’t for the person who reviewed it. Its always good to get insight from other people, even if its negative. It prepares you for the real world where not everyone is going to like your research paper. Most people might not agree with what your saying. But in reality their not your audience because your topic is not what they are looking for.
My research project personally, it was great to hear peoples feedback on my paper. Even if it was negative sometimes a wake up call is whats needed. I would personally be upset if someone gave me back my paper and it was perfect. It would be like they really didn’t read my paper. I know my perfect wasn’t perfect, it was drafts none of it was my final paper. So I already expected to have negative feedback and positive feedback from it. I truly appreciated the process.
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Blog 14
Results section is not to evaluate your results but only to present the data that you found. Your not suppose to evaluate the data until the discussion section. They said the best way to show your information is in a graph or chart. that is one of the best ways to show people information. Not to go into to much detail only report what you got from the data you collected.This is the best way to do these things. The results should act as a link to the discussion section and support the results section. Be sure to include the negative data of the research too.
Discussion
One of the main goals of the discussion section is to interpret the results section and explain the data. If you left your readers in your results section this is where you answer them and expand on your data. Add insight to your research. Discuss whether your data rejects or agrees with your hypothesis. Talk about your research and whether your information is accurate.
Conclusion
This article was simple, they discussed mentioning things that were in your literature review. Echo your introduction meaning wrap everything up. Leave the reader with something memorable. Keep them thinking about your project. Try to pose a question to the reader to have them answer in your head. Give future researchers topics or ideas of how they can do better on your research or continue your research. Help your reader out and leave them with something they can relate to.
http://www.experiment-resources.com/writing-a-results-section.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_6190948_write-discussion-section-research-paper.html
http://custom-writing.org/blog/writing-tips/free-research-paper-writing-tips/205.html
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Blog 13
When it came to combining the papers, i had to realize that i had to make it suitable for my audience. I noticed that I had things in my paper that my audience should already know, which would defeat the purpose of it being in my paper. It wasnt hard changing my paper around because I knew that it needed changed around anyway. One of the most interesting things that I had to do was try to find out who my specific audience was. I knew I wanted to publish my article in an journal that is appropriate for my paper and also to inform people that aroma can increase sexual feelings.
What needs editing is adding more information that i feel is critical for my paper. I dont feel that my paper is anywhere near perfect and could use more work. So i feel that the whole paper could use some tweaking to it. But the most crucial part that needs help is my introduction and conclusion. These are the parts that stick out the most in the readers head.The readers need to be hooked into your paper and leave your paper feeling like they know something without that your paper is a failure. So these parts are the main parts that I feel need tweaking. Once I get to the level i need to feel confident in my paper I will feel more confident.
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BLOG 12- METHODS
With this research I plan on using an qualitative, interview-style method. I think that by talking to the Sex Therapists and asking their questions and getting their point of view will be beneficial for my research. I don’t want to ask them “Yes or No” answers; more so more open questions that will make them think and give them more insight to the question. As my research progresses more and I collect more referee journals I will have more questions for the Therapists. But as of now I have only 5 questions; that more than likely will be altered. The way I will select my participants is through an internet search and find some Sex Therapists and email about 20 Sex Therapists both male and female from across the USA and give them my research approach and see who will be interested in helping. Then from their I will go. The interview/questionnaire will be interviewing them over the internet via email or if they feel comfortable enough to talk on the phone with me I will then ask them and record them to make sure I get all the details I need for the project.
What is your definition of Sex Therapy?
What is included in a session?
What type of exercises or assignments are given to your patients?
How do you feel about the use of aroma as an way to increase sexual feelings?
Have you ever thought or used aroma or aphrodisiacs as an exercise in your sessions?
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Blog 11
the first paper i read was about how the methods section should answer two questions. How the data was collected? How it was analyzed? It said that the methods section should have a purpose to it. Make sure that the way the data was collected is revelant to the field the person is researching for. It should also tell about the problems that the researcher had in the process. The paper also talked about things that can go wrong, like unrelevant information and insufficient information.
The next article I read was a very helpful article. It broke everything into sections. They said that sometime its helpful to break the categories into sub sections: participants, materials,design, procedure. With these different subsections it helps to keep the paper organized and the reader interested. Then they gave brief examples of ways to do each subsection. The last important tip they used was to make sure to proofread the paper and not just use spell check.
Cherry, Kendra (n.d) How to Write a Method Section. About.com: Psychology retrieved on March 13, 2010 from website: http://psychology.about.com/od/psychologywriting/ht/method.htm
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Blog 10
One of the articles I found said that a person should see what is known about the topic. Are there any gaps in the knowledge in the subject that people probably wont know about. Who is the audience you are writing for. What research has been done on this topic and what can someone do to make it different from theirs.
Then it states what the purpose of a literature review is which is identify data sources, to identify how the research project is related to the works of other. The article discussed finding the right topic and make sure its researchable.
The next article, explained how its important to organize the information in a way that is not confusing to anyone. Then it explains what a literature review is and why it is beneficial. This article was very interesting and posted very interesting points to make a point. Basically the literature review is supposed to support what the researcher is arguing. Also to give information on what the other researchers did on the topic.
Bluford, F.D., How to do A Literature Review North Carolina A & T State University. retrieved from website : http://www.library.ncat.edu/ref/guides/literaturereview03.htm
Troya, Lynn Quitman. Simon and Schuster Handbook for Writers. Upper Saddle River, NJ. Prentice Hall, 2002. retrieved from website :
http://www.class.uidaho.edu/mihelich/UNC%20Lit%20Review.pdf
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