Week 2 Research Journal
Creswell and Poth, Chapter 2: Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks We bring so much academic "baggage" with us when we approach our research studies, but being aware of it is key. We can also use these beliefs and assumptions to enhance our research and shape the study. Philosophy --the use of abstract ideas and beliefs that inform our research Paradigms --a basic set of beliefs that guides action What we as researchers bring into the research process: personal history, view of ourselves and others, ethical and political issues, philosophical assumptions (phase 2--ontology, epistemology, axiology, methodology) Theories/theoretical orientations --provide a general explanation as to what the researcher hopes to find in a study or a lens through which to view the needs of participants and communities in a study Basically, we cast the net wide as we begin research, and then refine and apply all of these "filters" as we add layers and shape ...