Research Log: Data collection, analysis, methodology, and report

This research log documents the process of a research project, detailing the student's journey from initial research methodology planning to report writing. It covers various stages, including the use of the library catalog, understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the design of questionnaires. The log highlights challenges such as confusion with open and closed-ended questions, difficulties in data collection and analysis, and the application of thematic analysis. It also includes formative feedback received from a professor and strategies for improving the research process. The student reflects on the use of tools like questionnaires and the need for appropriate sample sizes, as well as potential improvements such as using software for data analysis and seeking online resources for report development. The log provides a comprehensive view of the research process, including challenges faced and solutions implemented.

Research Activity Log
Date Task Tool or Source
Used (i.e., Library
Catalog,
Expanded
Academic ASAP,
Environment
Abstracts, etc.
Any risks/issues
identified
Problem
encountered
New ideas and
change of
project direction
Tasks planned
for next week
Evaluative
comments
12/05/19
Research
methodology
writing
Catalog I was not having
knowledge of
what methods are
to be used
I did not know
what methods are
applied.
I could not linked
method with
topic
Writing research
methodology
17/05/19 Introduction to
data collection.
A4 sheet I got confused
between
qualitative and
quantitative
research methods
In that as well
there were many
methods are there.
I can use primary
collection data
method
Designing
questionnaire
24/05/19 Designing
questionnaire
Research paper I got confused
between open and
close ended
questions
I did not know
what options is to
be included
I can used
software for
designing
questionnaire
Data collection
07/06/19 Data collection Questionnaire I was not able to
gather specific
data
I did not count
sample size
T could have
done by sending
questionnaire by
E mail.
Data analysis
12/06/19 Data analysis Using thematic
analysis
I might have done
data analysis is
wrong way
It was difficult for
me to interpret
data
SPSS could have
been used to
interpret data and
gather precise
outcomes.
Formative
feedback
05/07/19 Formative
feedback
Feedback from
professor
None There was many
points which I did
I can improve my
research by
Developing report

Date Task Tool or Source
Used (i.e., Library
Catalog,
Expanded
Academic ASAP,
Environment
Abstracts, etc.
Any risks/issues
identified
Problem
encountered
New ideas and
change of
project direction
Tasks planned
for next week
Evaluative
comments
not cover following
feedback
19/07/19 Developing
report
Notebook None I was not having
experience on
how to develop
report
I could have
taken help from
internet.
Submission
Submission E mail None None None Project
completion