After what only felt like a couple of weeks that was infact over 3 months break from blog writing and focused study, I finally decided it was time to read the final Module Reader and Handbook. This was a success and easier than anticipated as it instantly inspired me to carry out the exciting challenge of writing more words than ever accomplished by me before, on a topic that genuinely interests me and will benefit not only me but hopefully many others in my current workplace and forever growing and excelling Professional Practice!
The reader has reminded me the importance of the modules we have already studied and how I can apply all that I've learnt so far to make it a success. I have kept up my journal over summer to ensure I remained a reflective practitioner and to enhance my thought process and planning for this module.
The first thing on my pre-dissertation to do list was to read through my Inquiry plan with a tooth pick or a pack of highlighters and clarify,pick out exactly what the aim is, how I am going to get it all done in the time we have also what I need to take into account and adjust. This reminded me of how much work I've given myself and how litlle time I have.
Another tickbox was to review on my Inquiry Plan feedback, this helped me focus on things to improve on for example having a more clear plan on my inquiry tool of interviews and their structure. Will semi structured interviews with a question guideline to stick to be too time consuming? How important is it for me to gather qualitative data? These are only a couple of the queries I need to solve before carrying out my research.
Over the summer I have reflected on how I am going to present my findings. In my plan I mention my predetermined timeline that I will constantly scrutinise, update and develop. Although I aim to fill the gaps of the timelines that have already been produced by clarifying, defining and integrating cultural, historical and musical basis I wish to develop this further by maybe making an audio timeline, with narration and music clips as I feel the clearest way to define and depict the musical differences is to hear them.. This is just an idea that has comeup in my journal over summer that I will see how possible it will be carry out!?
