When I began writing this chapter, I thought it would be the easiest one to write. However, as this chapter completed my proposal. I had to write it in alignment with the first two chapters. What did that even mean?
Alignment refers to the consistency of concepts and components of my research topic with the purpose, research question, and conceptual framework. This alignment could not be taken lightly. One change of a word or the order in which words are presented could make a big difference.
Additionally, this third chapter described how my study was going to be conducted: the methodology. But not only that, it described why I chose the basic qualitative design and my role as a researcher. Also, where my participants would come from, what kind of instruments I would use, how I planned to collect and analyze data, how to trust the data collected, and ethical concerns.
Underestimating the value of correctly describing the methodology of a study can kill a study.
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After many revisions, mine was still alive and my proposal was approved. But then I had to defend it. The oral conference with my committee served for me to present my proposal and answer any questions they may have regarding my study. I prepared with my slides, I recorded myself, I practiced and practiced some more. I enlisted my mother to listen to me and give me feedback. This is to say, one cannot do this alone. It is nerve-wracking, and I was better off having someone listening and telling me how to improve my presentation skills, or my content, or the slides. Any piece of information was proven valuable. I passed my oral presentation.
The Process... 