As my research has progressed, I have explored ideas, followed emerging developments, and engaged in ongoing writing, discussion, and reflection. Through this process, my initial thinking and direction have evolved. Six months ago, I outlined my first research problem (published here), noting that my work was spiralling, continually circling toward a core concept, shaped by…

Collaboration is incredible beneficial to everyone involved. It invites more ideas, thoughts, perspectives, that deepens understanding and strengthens the output. In academia, this is of utmost importance to truly understand a subject area, ensure that personal biases are addressed, and to develop a strong output. Collaboration is not only beneficial, it can also be advantageous…

Research, the process of collecting and analyzing information to increase our understanding, is a daunting and wide-ranging undertaking. The topic, purpose, problem, question framework provides a structured way to organize ideas and think more deeply about the what of research. Yet, when there are so many curiosities, interests, and problems in this world, how does…