Begining the “what if” cycle.

Today I am starting to think about missing pieces in the research that I’ve analyzed so far,  my interests, my values, my strengths, and my future goals in terms of how they can work together to formulate thesis statements or research questions. I know there is no magic formula for the perfect thesis statement, but this is just my way of taking into account all of the things that I’ve been studying/doing these past 6 weeks.

Research Question "formula"

Pairing up one or more of each of these things and then thinking of what could exist within that field. What could that experience be like? How can design thinking change the current situation in to a better situation?

Design Research Methods

I’m becoming obsessed! I love researching new ways to research. New methods are like new machines which can generate information if constructed and operated correctly. I think I am starting to be able to answer the question, “So, what are your interests?”, more accurately, specifically, and enthusiastically!

I love discovering new ways to pump people for information! :)

Here is a chart of 72 methods that I researched. I have organized them in a way where they are classified and labeled for easy decision making. For example, if I need an invasive, collaborative method for gathering data, I just have to look at the chart and pick out a method associated with the corresponding colors, (Violet, Aqua, and Red). I know I am still learning these methods and I am sure i will need to make changes to it as i learn, so If I change it I will repost an updated version. The link to the better quality PDF view is at the bottom.

PDF View

-Cara