Logan Anderson - ENGL6401-50

This class was very informative on the finer points of research. Coming into this semester, I already knew I would be conducting a research project for my thesis but I didn't have a very clear way forward. This class allowed me to hammer out the items such as my surveys to (hopefully) receive the best form of data to use to support my thesis. I've been trying to be more open about my thoughts about being a technical communicator and what that will look like for me in the future. I can see now the need in most jobs to at the very least have some basic principles down as most jobs use much of the same digital tools. This course has also helped me think about how I could take on future roles supporting others research as well. 

 As we approach the end of the turn, I continue to consider how I can best address my research purpose and research questions. One point of interest that will change one of my main points is the idea to include an analysis of each branches style guides. I think there could be value in this especially considering it firmly roots my paper in the TWDR discipline. I'm also looking as to how I can better highlight English Language Learners so that my collaboration with the education department is more than just a footnote in my research. I also want to orient my conclusion to be more of instructional recommendations and proven instructional methods. I think this will allow my paper to be more open to presentation so that I can possibly present the material at a conference. So much to consider as the semester continues its slow crawl to the end.