October Reflection

During October, I set out to complete my plan from the previous month and start my initial research into Western literature in the education system. After completing my planning from September, being a mind map of ideas on my chosen topic and completing my PPR up to the mid-way review. After doing this, I decided to focus more on the secondary research, looking at the education system and influences within it.

I decided to take on these things as my main concerns within October, and have put a star (*) next to the ones that I am currently working on or have completed, and an exclamation point (!) next to the tasks that still need to be completed.

• Update blog with initial ideas/any changes *
• Create a timeline of things I plan to complete *
• What is culture? (define and research) *
• Research Stuart Hall and his influence on media and literature *
• Look into books that are taught within schools in the UK and the cultures seen within them *
• Create a pie chart with the data and research into the exam boards choices *
• Look at other cultures/countries education system (on literature) !

By using this system and creating a timeline it has allowed me to keep on track and meet deadlines to ensure I have sufficient research to create a fair and just argument when I begin to write my dissertation.

I think that, within October, I have developed my research and organisational skills, by creating a clear list of what I need to do each month and using research based on if I think it is a reliable source or not.

I hope to develop my research skills further by examining the articles and writers reliability and completing primary research on people's knowledge within the UK.