RSE4801
Assignment number: 01
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW
QUESTION 1 Contextual Factors that Influenced Smith's Research Path:
Smith's research path was influenced by various contextual factors,
including her personal experiences, her social location, and the historical
and cultural context in which she lived. One of the issues that became
important to Smith was the experience of marginalization and
discrimination, particularly in relation to gender and sexuality. As a lesbian
feminist, Smith was interested in exploring the experiences of other
marginalized groups and using research as a tool for social change.
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
, Question 1
Although you have been referred to the last chapter, it is worth reading other sections of
the book where she reflects on her research path. She provides a personal account that
may resonate with you. This question requires you to trace the different contextual
factors that impact on her becoming a researcher. Smith’s research path refers to the
issues that became important to her, the paradigms she came to adopt and develop, the
theories and concepts she found of value. Her story shows that research is not an
impersonal and distant activity, but an extension of who you are and how you live in the
world.
Your following of Smith’s path should assist you to reflect on your own and it should
make you aware of the factors that influences you, the questions you want to ask, the
ideals you want to pursue, etc.
The last section of the question directs your attention to your own professional context
and the kinds of issues that are pertinent to your community (such as the classroom, the
school, the community outside the school, etc.).
Introduction:
RSE4801 is a module offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA) that
explores the different research methods and paradigms used in social
science research. As part of the course material, students are required to
read the book "Doing qualitative research" by Linda Finlay and to reflect on
the research path of a researcher named Smith. This essay will trace the
contextual factors that influenced Smith's research path, including the
issues that became important to her, the paradigms she adopted and
developed, and the theories and concepts she found valuable. The essay
will also discuss how Smith's story shows that research is not an impersonal
and distant activity but an extension of who you are and how you live in the
world. Finally, the essay will direct attention to the reader's own
professional context and the issues that are pertinent to their community.
Contextual Factors that Influenced Smith's Research Path:
Smith's research path was influenced by various contextual factors,
including her personal experiences, her social location, and the historical
and cultural context in which she lived. One of the issues that became
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
Assignment number: 01
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW
QUESTION 1 Contextual Factors that Influenced Smith's Research Path:
Smith's research path was influenced by various contextual factors,
including her personal experiences, her social location, and the historical
and cultural context in which she lived. One of the issues that became
important to Smith was the experience of marginalization and
discrimination, particularly in relation to gender and sexuality. As a lesbian
feminist, Smith was interested in exploring the experiences of other
marginalized groups and using research as a tool for social change.
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
, Question 1
Although you have been referred to the last chapter, it is worth reading other sections of
the book where she reflects on her research path. She provides a personal account that
may resonate with you. This question requires you to trace the different contextual
factors that impact on her becoming a researcher. Smith’s research path refers to the
issues that became important to her, the paradigms she came to adopt and develop, the
theories and concepts she found of value. Her story shows that research is not an
impersonal and distant activity, but an extension of who you are and how you live in the
world.
Your following of Smith’s path should assist you to reflect on your own and it should
make you aware of the factors that influences you, the questions you want to ask, the
ideals you want to pursue, etc.
The last section of the question directs your attention to your own professional context
and the kinds of issues that are pertinent to your community (such as the classroom, the
school, the community outside the school, etc.).
Introduction:
RSE4801 is a module offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA) that
explores the different research methods and paradigms used in social
science research. As part of the course material, students are required to
read the book "Doing qualitative research" by Linda Finlay and to reflect on
the research path of a researcher named Smith. This essay will trace the
contextual factors that influenced Smith's research path, including the
issues that became important to her, the paradigms she adopted and
developed, and the theories and concepts she found valuable. The essay
will also discuss how Smith's story shows that research is not an impersonal
and distant activity but an extension of who you are and how you live in the
world. Finally, the essay will direct attention to the reader's own
professional context and the issues that are pertinent to their community.
Contextual Factors that Influenced Smith's Research Path:
Smith's research path was influenced by various contextual factors,
including her personal experiences, her social location, and the historical
and cultural context in which she lived. One of the issues that became
LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS 0618151315
