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Blog #2-
Blog #2-
Just a reminder;)
As it shows in my introduction, and in my first blog post, my process starts with reading my books. I began with reading The Hunger Games and the Maze Runner and have been switching off analyzing the books. My eventual goal is to compare the gender bias' of these two trilogies, based on their different gendered authors. If you head back to my intro or first blog post, you can get a little more information on the process, but this was a little recap for you!
End of January: Process and Choices
When I started my research at the end of December, the thought was daunting. I was on track to read a book, every week. But it started going very well! I read my first two books in a matter of two weeks, and did my research accordingly. The hardest part about this was actually not the amount of reading I had to do, it was HOW I was going to do it.
What I have found in this process is the WILLINGNESS TO CHANGE. This feels like the reformative part of my research journey. I am learning that if I need to add/change things in my research process, that's totally okay! Change has actually come pretty easily, so I'm doing better with letting it happen. Right now, my largest change is my timeline. I have been trying to get my work done during the weeks, but I increasingly run out of time. So, rather than focusing on what I'm NOT doing, I am trying to make better goals for myself on what I can do. Rather than saying "read the scorch trials this week" for my goal, I am trying to solidly split up the days that I can do my research. It is pushing me to do my process much better.
HOW I decided to execute my process:
I created a Google Sheet, where I have listed all of my terms out, and I write the quote of each term that I find, per page.
I have color-coded sticky notes for the terms so that I can see the differences in color throughout the book.
I created a Google Doc where I have listed out questions that I have for my mentor, observations about my books, and things to keep in mind.
My google sheet with the quotes is shown above.
This is a picture of my process from above.
This is a picture of me reading my second book.
These pictures are pictures of my process itself! Every time I see them they remind me of two things that are key in my research: Organization and Class time:) Organization is so important to my process, because logging all of my data will make it so easy for me to analyze it, which is the final goal of my process. Second, Class time is so important because it is at almost 4 hours a week where I can get some serious work done. The time is set out for me, so all I have to do is sit down and work. When I'm feeling unmotivated in class, I think of these pictures and the importance to my research that I just need to sit down and work. When I get started working on my research, I get lost in it. I absolutely adore re-reading these books that I loved as a kid, and forming data from them. So while school is incredibly busy, and I am constantly trying to find time to do research, I love doing it. That keeps my process moving.
Where I'm at now:
Right now, I'm finishing up the second books of both series' "Catching Fire" and "The Scorch Trials". My goal is to finish my research in the second week of February.
My Mentor-
My Mentor-
While we haven't taken any pictures, Mr.McBride has been such a great person to rely on in my process. In regard to my research, he has been flexible to meet with me, and he is trying to read my books as well so he can answer the questions I give. I update him regularly on what I need, and we try to meet weekly to discuss the quotes that have questions about. He is there so I can ask him if my quotes fit into a certain trait, meaning if the trait is biased or not. Due to his extensive literature analysis education, he is definitely qualified. He has been so supportive in my process, listening to me when I vocalize my change. We are both super busy with school, so he has empathized with my struggles in my process. Altogether, we are staying informed about my process, and I appreciate all his help.
In finality, my research is going extremely well. I am continuing to pursue my initial goal, while dealing with change on the way:) I cannot wait to update when I finish my process, and can share my results!
In finality, my research is going extremely well. I am continuing to pursue my initial goal, while dealing with change on the way:) I cannot wait to update when I finish my process, and can share my results!
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