1) Why are you taking this class? What do you hope to get out of this experience? Honors Independent Research is a class like no other at Marian. This class will provide me with the opportunity to do a large-scale research project, which will prepare me for conducting college-level research in the coming years. I believe research is a key component of education. I am excited to spend an entire semester studying a topic that is truly interesting to me. After watching Brooke Huerter and Isabelle Swanson present, I was blown away by their expertise on Bitcoins and hockey. I desire to be that knowledgeable. Mr. Baker also did a good job of convincing me to challenge myself by taking Honors Independent Research.
2) In your own words, what …show more content…
Take another look at your answer to Question 2 and revise if necessary – what is research? In my initial definition of research, I focused on formal research. However, research can be an everyday experience. Research can be as simple as googling a question. Research is the process of asking questions, gathering information, and sharing one’s discoveries with a community. In my first definition, I did not mention the importance of sharing research with a community of people. One’s discoveries could lead to more and more discoveries in the future.
4) Consider section 1.2 in the textbook. Which of the “reasons” most closely matches your reason for doing a research project and why. Writing to understand best matches my desire to conduct research. I enjoy hearing and reading about new topics, but writing about them creates a whole new level of understanding. Writing allows a researcher to organize his or her thoughts and create connections between them. I am excited not only to look into a topic, but also to understand a topic.
Potential Research Topics
The Profile of the Ideal College Applicant/The Extremes People Go to to Get into Elite Colleges (Grades, Extravurriculars, Select Sports, Elite Preschools, Standardized
2) In your own words, what …show more content…
Take another look at your answer to Question 2 and revise if necessary – what is research? In my initial definition of research, I focused on formal research. However, research can be an everyday experience. Research can be as simple as googling a question. Research is the process of asking questions, gathering information, and sharing one’s discoveries with a community. In my first definition, I did not mention the importance of sharing research with a community of people. One’s discoveries could lead to more and more discoveries in the future.
4) Consider section 1.2 in the textbook. Which of the “reasons” most closely matches your reason for doing a research project and why. Writing to understand best matches my desire to conduct research. I enjoy hearing and reading about new topics, but writing about them creates a whole new level of understanding. Writing allows a researcher to organize his or her thoughts and create connections between them. I am excited not only to look into a topic, but also to understand a topic.
Potential Research Topics
The Profile of the Ideal College Applicant/The Extremes People Go to to Get into Elite Colleges (Grades, Extravurriculars, Select Sports, Elite Preschools, Standardized