This past week I came across some deterrents that researchers can come up against in their studies in a reading (Creswell, 2011). While we may not like hearing about the possible negatives of research, especially when tasked with research, I think that it can be helpful to have advance knowledge of possible pitfalls and know a few strategies for overcoming them.
PART 1
1. Limited access to research sites and participants/people groups.
If you may not have access to a large number of research sites or participants, begin to seek out some possible network connections for accessing your needed research site and/or participants. Some possible connectors could be your PhD supervisor, a local school board, your alma mater as well as your fellow PhD students.
2. Limited Time and Poor Time Management
We only get 24 hours in a day and it’s a non-negotiable. If it is know that there are limited time resources for research, mapping out a strategic plan for getting everything completed is a good way to start. Another helpful strategy is to create deadlines – and stick to them. Keeping accountable to to someone about meeting deadlines is also another help.
3. Limited Resources
Limited resources can mean not only limited funding, as well as access to resources (i.e. libraries, equipment, databases etc.) Early planning can help keep you on pace with what you may need for completing your research.
…more tomorrow! 🙂
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