Journaling is a phenomenal tool to utilize as a writer when creating, thinking and learning new processes. Attaining the ability to think and write freely allows a research scientist the opportunity to develop and understand the complete criteria of qualitative analysis. A writer must develop the ability to critique themselves and grow under the watchful eye of their instructors and peers without the negative internal objections towards themselves.
Creating the pathway for a process to work starts with the ability to understand information; bringing together the value of a specified source of information through research and results coupled with a passion for the information. My journal writings begin with relaxation techniques, writing about my thoughts and personal beliefs seemed to come very easy to me; I was not able to really drill down on a certain area of research until the second day.
[...] The journaling allowed my mind to relax and understand what was expected on a day to day basis. Over my entire education the ability to trust myself has been growing, the last 3 years have been where my ability to verbally speak on what is going through my mind has really come together through my education and the opportunity to use a journal. Transferring journaling into a qualitative way of tracking, researching and developing my theories has truly been exciting. [...]
[...] Journaling Journaling is a phenomenal tool to utilize as a writer when creating, thinking and learning new processes. Attaining the ability to think and write freely allows a research scientist the opportunity to develop and understand the complete criteria of qualitative analysis. A writer must develop the ability to critique themselves and grow under the watchful eye of their instructors and peers without the negative internal objections towards themselves. Creating the pathway for a process to work starts with the ability to understand information; bringing together the value of a specified source of information through research and results coupled with a passion for the information. [...]
[...] (2013). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. [...]
[...] Journaling can serve as a “personal haven” for the researcher and help them privatize their information until they are ready to release it to the world. This portion of the process is what will allow the information within the journal to become validated, the fact that it was kept within the hands of the individual whom is conducting the research until it was time to present. Originality is lacking in our society as we speak; many people feel that there will never be anymore true original works of research that will challenge the human mind and push our theories and beliefs. [...]
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