Saturday, September 14, 2013

My Personal Research Journey


My Personal Research Journey

 I chose the topic the effects living in informal settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa has on children’s health.  I chose this topic due to my experience volunteering in schools in informal settlements and seeing children coming to school with ring worm, untreated skin conditions and other illnesses that clearly needed medical attention. 

The research process seems a bit intimidating. I do not have prior experience with researching so any help from my colleagues would be appreciated. I’m sure I will rely heavily on the text book and other resources from the class. One resource in particular is, A practical guide to reading research articles, has been particularly helpful. In this article I learned reading the entire article is not necessary.

For those of you lacking experience like me, remember it’s all a process.  If we take it one step at a time, I’m sure we will be successful.



ReferencesLepuschitz, J.K. (2011).  A practical guide to reading research articles.  Laureate Education Inc., Baltimore, MD.

    

 
    



 



 
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  1. Unknown9/15/2013 1:54 PM

    Mary, it must be a great experience to be able to work and study in the country of Africa. Wow!! I pray that one day I would be able to visit the country of Africa. I can only imagine the health concerns and issues the children and family have to endure in Africa. I believe that your sub topic is a great one and you will be able to find great sources that will support you study. Research is very new to me and yes I am in hopes that if we all follow the process the journey in our studies will not be too difficult for us. Have fun researching your topic.

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