Ellie Owen's BAPP Blog

I've just attended the Open Discussion Call alongside Helen and a few other students in varying Modules to reflect on our learning process throughout the BA PP. I found this call really insightful and has definitely provoked thought as to how I approach my learning, and my engagement.  Writing this blog has initiated reflection on my use of Blogging, as I realise that I tend to Blog immediately after a Discussion Call, perhaps to consolidate my notes and express my thoughts whilst they are still current.   Helen prompted us to recognise what challenges we have faced and question what this journey on the BAPP has felt like? My thoughts: Blogs and the Online Discussion Calls have helped me journal my thoughts and verbally present my ideas and engage in a conversation with others about it. I tend to start each Module by doing a lot of reading and note taking, I questioned if this was the right approach after completing Module One and if I should perhaps spread the work load out t...

 The 10/11/2021 was Module 2's Draft Deadline date for handing in our proposals! KUDOS Mod 2's for completing a draft, we did it.  ... now to wait for feedback.

Today I did a pilot interview with another student in Mod 2, this was really helpful and has highlighted some key points which I hope to include in my proposal. I did a semi structured interview with open ended questions exploring personal branding online in relationship with career development. Key points from pilot interview: Ackwnoledge different perspectives Be open to answers that challenge your assumptions Later questions in the interview may have already been answered in the discussion of another question If names are mentioned of organisations or companies, anonymise this is in the transcription Feedback: Questions felt open which developed a discussion My Thoughts: I felt that this was really beneficial and has initiated thoughts to how I will conduct the interviews in Module 3 Has highlighted where my assumptions are in the inquiry topic I'm going to try and incorporate this into my proposal now whilst these idea's are current. Ellie 

On Monday 01/11/21 we took a call with all supervisors to discuss our research methods. As my research project is surrounding personal branding online, and I intend to recruit my participants through messaging via Web 2.0, Helen posed the idea that I could include in my proposal theory from Module 1 regarding Web 2,0 and how it has effected my practice and shapes my inquiry. This will be a focus whilst continuing to write my proposal this week! We discussed, Why are interviews a data collection process: Contemporary data Complement literature Current Direct  *Be aware of assumptions and perceptions in interviews* Sam highlighted some interesting points surrounding interview techniques: Your first question should be a throw away, participant has control Engage eye contact Don't have a piece of paper in-front of you the whole time Be present Actively listen Don't be distracted by transcribing Feel privileged to be taking this interview  Recognise that you hold authority Consider...

Hi! I am at a point in my study where I have explored literature surrounding my research topic and research design methods and have formulated a draft literature review. I am working through my MORE FORM as our deadline is the 5th of November for Module 2. This is highlighting areas of my research project that I need to outline, how am I going to keep the anonymity of my participants? Where will my interviews take place? How long will each interview be? How many participants will I interview? and What criteria do my participants have to meet? I feel that now I need to focus on drafting my proposal. I've decided to write a blog outlining the structure of the proposal to clarify my own thoughts and establish a structure for my next week of study, highlighting areas which need further recognition. PROPOSAL (explained in Module Handbook, page 65. Title Intro: background, personal experience, relationship to practice Aims and Objectives of undertaking inquiry   Literature: review Ethic...

MORE SESSION 14/10/2021 During this group call we discussed our Research Proposals and received feedback/ ideas concerning ethical considerations and procedures. We were informed that we will complete a participation information sheet which will establish: intention of inquiry what I am hoping to learn what is expected  the context of inquiry We were advised to think about Anonymity.  Think about the implications. Sensitivity of companies. Reassure participants. This provoked thoughts regarding my inquiry, to be aware of the anonymity of my participants not disclosing their social media domains/ handles as I gather information on personal branding online.  Pedro discussed Consent. informed voluntary explicit specific  time bound, withdrawn  Whilst Sam mentioned Transparency.  Transparency with the participants. What am I doing with the data? Top Tips for MORE FORM: Module Number: ACI3633 Chief Investigator: No, Supervisors Details Start: Jan 31st 2022 ...

Hey! Here are my notes/ thoughts from today's BAPP Call with Helen on 'The Role of Literature'. Firstly we discussed how literature can be seen as 'resources'; things that already exist. As a group we then discussed our thoughts surrounding literature: another perspective adds to understanding comforting and reassuring validity of own experience expand and contextualise own experience develops discussion challenges expectations and assumptions Helen advised us all to remember to acknowledge the authors body of work. Know who's work you are using and respect them by acknowledging what influenced them.  We also discussed where we are finding literature, whether it be through books, articles, journals, TED Talks, reports. We also highlighted the importance of finding literature surrounding your field yet outside of your disciple. This was particularly helpful for me as I am finding with 'Personal Branding' an array of literature surrounding the theory, stra...