WEEK 8 BLOG

I never knew that there was so much to research. I use to think that all you had to do was read a few journals here and there, site the sources, and move on, but, its more to research than just  that. You have to make sure that your research is valid and that it is fair and not biased towards the participants that you have chose to be apart of your chosen study. I now know that I have to make sure that my research is reliable and that my sources are valid. There was a time that I had the mindset of "well as long as it sounds right" but I have learned that research is deeper than that and you are proving that your information is truthful and that if someone tries to dispute it, that all the information is correct and in order. I learned that there are different types of designs when doing research. I grew fond of the qualitative design because of how case studies can be incorporated. I feel that case studies are more personal and it allows you to hear different opinions. 
I have a new respect for early childhood professionals because its deeper than just putting information on paper. They conduct research about the early childhood field to benefit people like myself and my peers and I appreciate that.