Frankly, I wouldn't think the first week of classes might be that useful in summer. Although, we had only 2 classes these helped me to draw guideline in my brain (and also in paper) to develop the final project. I remember we talked about questions that should be inquired by us when starting to research about some topic. Actually, I used to try to ask similar questions beforehand when I do research, but those were not that explanatory. I suppose I am able to ask more explanatory questions, now, which is not minor step in research methodology. Personally, I am thinking around WHAT? ,WHY? and HOW? nowadays, while researching for final project.
Moreover, I especially liked the part which is talking about Heilmeier Catechism, because I never directly heard about it before. The questions were crafted by George H. Heilmeier are actually key for majority of the projects in dissimilar fields. Some of them, which I will bear in mind for the next projects:
- What are you trying to do?
Although, I still didn't reach that phrase in my final project, this question suppress me to think about itself, currently. Because, this one may be mystery for majority even if they do something. Therefore, I would like to find definite answer to that question before starting to do something essential. - Who cares?
Is it really important? Will my research lead something valuable for environment/education/me myself and us. I think that one is really hard to answer and I still had trouble to answer it.
I still can talk other questions but I wanted to mention most important ones for me, above. Besides, the stages that should be passed in research project were discussed during lectures. Even though, I am still in the phase of "Define of problem", I try to think about next ones and it helps me to make proper decision about the first one.
Eventually, I do believe that this summer course will help me a lot while doing research. Personally, I always would like to prepare list of questions and trying to find answers for them as to do while I am working on project or research. Therefore, I highly appreciate the questions we have seen during first week of classes. Hope, I will be able to find proper questions and correct answers for research project, without losing much time.
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