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Some important takeaways from these modules include:
1. Learn steps to conduct proper academic research.
2. Support your research with valid and verifiable information.
3. Use a template to help the organization of your thoughts and information.
4. Use databases to look for recent, relevant, and peer-reviewed articles.
5. Learn from articles written about topics of interest or used them as guidance to learn from studies written by others.
6. Use APA formation to present your study and always credit the sources you use.
7. The parts of a research proposal include:

Title page

Introduction

Review of the Literature

Research method

Discussion

Conclusions

Limitations of the Study

Recommendations for further research

8. Find appropriate tools to collect quantitative and qualitative data to answer the questions that drive your study.
9. Consider limitations for your study and recommendations for further research.
10. Learn proper organization and key items to include in a grant to successfully apply for funds to meet the needs of your campus.

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Module 8 required the organization of all previously written parts of the research proposal as well as writing the conclusions, limitations, and recommendations. I learned that the proper organization of a proposal includes:

Title page

Introduction

Review of the Literature

Research method

Discussion

Conclusions

Limitations of the Study

Recommendations for further research

People who are not researchers would find it helpful to write a research proposal to look for errors of thought as well as claiming the limitations that this study may face. In addition, in this module I was able to review a research proposal from a classmate. It was helpful to learn from research proposals written by others.

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Module 7 focused on the methods section of the project proposal. When writing the methods of data collection for my research, I found it very helpful to review my notes from the Patten readings. Especially the topics that included the information about the differences between quantitative and qualitative data collection. People not experienced in conducting research may find it difficult to decide on which type of data best answers the questions that drive your research.

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In this module, I focused on finding information in peer reviewed articles that supported my research topic. It was one of the lengthiest modules to complete because it required reading multiple articles and deciding which information should be included in my literature review to provide readers with relevant and valid information. Someone not familiar with research should keep in mind that all information included should be free from your own opinions and focus on presenting valid information and facts. This may be difficult when the researchers is writing about something the he/she is very passionate about.

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This module included webinars by Dr. Rockis, a grant writing expert. Those with little to no experience in grant writing, such as myself, would find the information discussed in these webinars helpful. One important takeaway from the videos is the importance of including goals and objectives in the proposal. I learned that the amount of goals included in the grant must be kept to a maximum of 2-3 to prevent the project from being unmanageable. Dr. Rockis shared an acronym to remember the characteristics of an objective. It stated that objectives should be SMART, or specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

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Module 4 included helpful videos to understand how to use NGL library resources and the different types of databases. In addition it included helpful resources for accurately using APA style when documenting research. After viewing the videos and reviewing tips on APA format, I began to apply what I learned while searching databases in the NGL library. This experience helped me find information that led to a better understanding of the topic of interest for my research proposal.

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In this module, the Patten readings continued to be of assistance in understanding research. For example, Topic 12 presented different steps to take in order to prevent psychological and physical harm to subjects. In addition, it discussed different considerations that must be taken in regard to ethics such as keeping the participants information confidential. Topic 14 stated that there are three ways in which a review of literature can help you aside from assisting in identifying a testable hypothesis. First, you may identify measuring tools called instruments. Second, you can avoid dead ends if a method has already been proved not useful. Last, you can learn how to write research reports by paying attention to the style and organization of other authors. Finally, part of this module had us take an epistemology quiz that helped me understand that not everyone views the world the same way. Consequently, research is affected by these multiple perspectives.

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In Patten readings 1-5, I learned different things to consider when conducting research. In Topic 1, I learned that when researchers plan on whom to observe, they must consider how to obtain a data that is not biased and consider that results may be affected due to population demographics. Topic 2 discussed that nonexperimental studies observe participants in order to describe them as they naturally exist without experimental intervention. In Topic 3, It was stated that causal comparative studies have more potential pitfalls than experimental studies while Topic 4 introduced the different features of qualitative and quantitative research. Finally, Topic 5 explained that quantitative variables can be categorical and the stated the importance of creating categories that will have each respondent belong to one category.

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Interesting Ideas from the Banjeri Video

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Interesting Ideas from the Banjeri Video

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This module played a crucial role in my introduction to research. By viewing Dr. Banjeri's video, I learned that research is systematic and ongoing. I also learned the importance of teaching my students and future patrons about the difference between research and amateur research such as conducting Google searches. Furthermore, when it comes to academic research, if the information is not valid or verifiable, it will not withstand the critical eye of readers.