Last night we met for a module three focused discussion. Those working through this module this term shared insights into their fields of inquiry and their was some discussion of different approaches (methodologies) people are taking to their research (qualitative, ethnographic, phenomenological) and the different ways in which people are gathering data ( research methods) these included interviews on zoom, walking-talking interviews within specific environments, workshops in different locations live and online, observations. It is important in module three to be able to talk about what you are doing and why you are doing it the way you are - there is no 'one size fits all' in research. There are different approaches you can take, different methods you can use to learn more about your research area. These different approaches and methods are well documented and discussed largely through other researchers experiences of using them.
At MA level it is important to acknowledge this as you build and frame the structures of your own research. This is in the same way that it is important to acknowledge the work of other artists and practitioners in the field of your own inquiry. You are contributing to what's there through your research. Offering another perspective, a way of coming to and seeing the field of your inquiry, but others have also been there and offered their experiences so it is important to recognise this and it will in turn help you to see where your own contribution sits.
It would be great to read your blogs around this discussion and your thinking further on research terms in relation to your own inquiries. Please comment below with the links to your blog on this topic.
