Research: a way of thinking
Research is not only a set of skills, but also a way of thinking. Within this framework of thinking,
a) you usually question what you observe,
b) make an attempt to further explore,
c) understand and explain your observations,
d) draw conclusions and inferences to enhance your practice skills and their knowledge base.
WHY research is needed?
a) It is looking at your practice or work situation inquisitively, critically and analytically to gain an in-depth knowledge of its rationale, relevance, effectiveness and efficiency.
b)You develop an attitude that encourages you to challenge different aspects of your work situation, to question their purpose, relevance and validity, to find their strengths and weaknesses, and to investigate the possibilities and ways for further improvements and refinements.
c) Research develops this thinking, inquisitive perspective in you. Thinking in this research mode, as a practitioner, you develop the ability to ask yourself questions such as:
- What am I doing?
- Why am I doing this?
- How is it affecting my clients or consumers?
- How can I improve my work?
HOW research develop your skill?
a)Research develops in you a way of thinking that is logical and rational and that encourages you to critically examine every aspect of your day-to-day situation.
b) It helps you to understand and formulate guiding principles that govern a particular procedure in your practice, and develop and test new ways that contribute to the advancement of your practice and profession.
c) Research develops this analytical way of thinking in you, and the knowledge of research methodology provides you with the techniques to find answers to your research questions.
d) This research orientation becomes a cycle of your practice which, in turn, encourages you to further observe, question, explore, test and understand various aspects of your practice.
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