Sorry...I've been a bit busy!

Well it's been a while since I've blogged but to be honest, I've had my head in my books and have been a regular on google scholar! Researching is time consuming but I must admit I've enjoyed reading articles, theses, journals etc., some of which have ended up in my essay and inquiry proposal as part of my literature review for module 2. Thinking about my research question I felt it would be quite straightford. If anything, it proved to be one of the most difficult things I've had to do. The ideas just seemed to overflow and at some point it became overwhelming - to the point that I didn't know whether I was coming or going - one question seemed to diverge into another question and I must admit I lost my way on many occasions. I do remember hearing from my tutors that 'research is messy' and it's not meant to be straightforward. It reminded me of Scrooge, from the film 'A Christmas Carol' where after spending the night with the spirits he finds himself having a fight with himself and the sheets! Not sure how anyone else found navigating the MORE application form but I found this challenging. Not just the form filling but it prompted me to think about my research question further. Like playing a game of snakes and ladders, you think you're nearly there then up pops a question that takes you back to the beginning. I'm looking forward to receiving the feedback and starting my research project next term.