Qualitative research will be essential to developing our
collaborative projects. Qualitative research uncovers answers to questions
beginning with words such as why and how, which is the type of question that will guide us while compiling our findings.The data that my group collects will be an assortment of information from various sources. The information we find that helps answer our question, whether from an interview, web-site, or Food, Inc. itself, will help us determine how we wish to put the project together. Without qualitative research, our project will lack support and evidence of all kinds. Although the question may revolve around an abstract idea, qualitative research can help guide us to the information we need.
Most importantly, qualitative research embraces direct interaction with an individual or group. Therefore, Conducting at least one meaningful interview will be our truest form of qualitative research. According to Hancock in section 3, "The benefits of using these approaches include
richness of data anddeeper insight into the phenomena under study."
Interviewing someone with an expertise or unique viewpoint regarding our topic allows us to make a stronger argument and showcase a possibly more respected opinion.
Narrative inquiry is essentially a form of qualitative research which focuses on other people's experiences and the stories that they tell. This way to obtain information can be very useful, especially concerning the collaborative project. One challenge that we (the researchers) must be aware
of is to remain objective. As Clandinin states, "What is important at this point in the turn toward narrative inquiry is that the researchers still maintain a belief that in the interpretive process they can relate to the research in such a way that they can provide “valid” and “generalizable”
interpretations in their research projects." As long as the person has one or more strong qualities or skills that make them a relative information
source, the narrative inquiry approach should work well for us. It will
strengthen our argument by portraying real life examples about the question at hand.
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