• In the beginning of the chapter, it is mentioned that following good research practices in a school setting does not always lead to conducting impactful research in the future. What is interesting about that is it shows that many students are missing a crucial part of the research process, a part that might be overlooked in a classroom setting.
• One thing that stands out to me about understanding methods of research is that most of the time, you must acknowledge that there are a lot of questions that you do not have the answer to. I could see how this could be difficult for many people who believe they know a lot more about a topic than they actually do.
• How can we best prepare for true field research? Since conducting actual research often involves making quick decisions and looking for solutions for any obstacles, what can we students do in order to best prepare for a fast-paced setting?
• It is interesting to me how passion is often a driver for good research. The introduction explained how most of the researchers who made appearances on the Give Methods a Chance podcast showed excitement and joy throughout the process.
• One question I have is how can students make themselves interested and engaged throughout a research study? How can we build a passion for research that could allow our results to be more impactful?