Blog Post #5: What I've Learned This Semester

Research: No Easy Task!

One of the main things I've learned about research designs this semester is how rigorous they really need to be in order to be sound. I always kind of knew that there needed to be checks and balances for testing different things, but there are so many different ways to do it! I've gotten a little bit more comfortable with quantitative research, although qualitative is still admittedly more my jam. Additionally, my role as a technical communicator is even more broad than I thought. I'm getting more into the ideas of accessibility and usability because they ultimately help people while allowing a larger population of people use tools and accomplish goals, and that's really what it's all about for me. :)

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  1. KerriNovember 15, 2023 at 5:25 PM

    I liked learning about the different checks and balances too. It was good to learn about how to ensure different research methods have validity.

    Accessibility is always interesting to me as someone who needs accommodations from time to time. I love seeing how much our field prioritizes it!

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