Doing Your 'Homework'
By someonesmom
@someonesmom (5761)
Canada
November 13, 2008 3:48pm CST
The subject of this discussion, does not have to be taken literally. You do not have to currently be a student to participate. Of course, if you are, that's fine too.
My daughter will be beginning university next fall. As many of you already know, there are many preparations to be made.
She plans on applying for as many scholarships, and bursaries, as she's able to. She's extremely busy, and has a very hectic schedule. She asked me to do some 'online legwork' for her, to research the various funding opportunities that she should try for.
There is a special website that's been set apart for this purpose. Students are matched with various appropriate scholarships, according to a personal profile that's submitted.
Once these matches have been found, there is extensive research to do, on each one. I spent approximately five hours online the other night, just to accomplish this.
Do you, or did you once, do a lot of research on a regular basis?
If so, what is/was your purpose for doing this research?
Do you prefer to do this online, or do you do it the 'old fashioned way,' by going to a public library, and using reference books?
How long do you spend in an average day, week, etc., doing this research?
What is the longest research session you've been involved in?
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4 responses
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
13 Nov 08
If I search for anything I usually start online first and than I can go to library or bookstore to search more.
I am very patient when searching and I agree, it takes hours to find what we need.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
13 Nov 08
Hi pola, 
That's a good way to do your research. There is still much benefit to be had, from actually searching through books. I was very patient the other night too, although I did find it really tiring. Thanks for stopping by here. Take care.
That's a good way to do your research. There is still much benefit to be had, from actually searching through books. I was very patient the other night too, although I did find it really tiring. Thanks for stopping by here. Take care.1 person likes this
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
17 Nov 08
Research..hmm.. I think the 'bloodiest' I made was for my high school thesis. Every step has to be perfect otherwise the teacher would just reject it, make a comment and its back to the drawing board. No one can go to the next step until the previous one is complete and if the student wasnt able to accomplish the final output by the end of the year then he/she wouldnt be able to graduate. Fortunately all of us in the batch did and was able to graduate except for one classmate who has yet to complete his credits in a Filipino subject.
Anyway, I had to scour the whole city just to look for references on my topic(a famous historical local person). Every reference counts so there were a lot of scanning library books, photocopying, reading journals, newspaper articles and online research as well. But I went to the home town of my topic and got to interview some historians who specializes on my topic. I was able to get pictures of authentic artifacts like the bolo he used, bullhorns, sword, and some uniform. I was hyped to hike to the actual cave where he set up camp and used as a hide out but the local librarian said that it would take 2 days.
That was probably the longest research I made since its equivalent to a school year (senior year;10months). I looked for research material when I had the free time since I have other demanding subjects as well.
That was probably the longest research I made since its equivalent to a school year (senior year;10months). I looked for research material when I had the free time since I have other demanding subjects as well.@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
17 Nov 08
Hi bjcyrix,
Wow. That's a phenomenal amount of work to do for your final year of high school. Kids here work really hard, but there's nothing like this expected at the high school level. You sure gave it all you've got, in doing this. Thanks so much for sharing here. Take care.
Wow. That's a phenomenal amount of work to do for your final year of high school. Kids here work really hard, but there's nothing like this expected at the high school level. You sure gave it all you've got, in doing this. Thanks so much for sharing here. Take care.1 person likes this
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Hi someonesmom. Sorry a bit late getting to this, I'm so behind in a lot of things....LOL. I'm almost jumping with joy the fact, that with a computer I can do a lot of fast research into things, that would otherwise take me days or weeks if I had to rely on reading books. Not to say I don't read books, but it's so much easier to do my researching on-line. As you know I write a lot of articles and reviews. Whenever I hear a good topic, usually from the news, I think to myself, that would make a perfect article to submit for Associated Content. I then do a search of keywords of what I want to look up and open about five tabs, each tab having a piece of the subject I want to know about and zoom back and forth reading them as I write my article. As it is, I find I can usually only write one full article a day this way, as it does take me a few hours to do, and then I also try to write up my movie reviews at another place. So basically though if you were to ask me what's the longest research session I just would have to say I do this on a daily basis several hours a day
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
21 Nov 08
Hi pye,
It's wonderful to hear from you on this subject, as I consider you an expert in the research field. I've always admired your tenacity in getting the job done. I know you do really well with your Associated Content, and the new site you've been writing for. By the way, I still haven't taken a good enough look at 'that site.' I really must do this soon, and see if I can actually earn some money there.
Where would we be without computers? There is still much value in doing research from books, but just the thought of the time it takes, is exhausting. My daughter had a grade twelve field trip, to a historical research library in Toronto this past week. She was very excited to go, and she loved it. They had to spend most of the day looking up references for their summatives, the 'old fashioned way.' They will be allowed to use the computer as well.
Thanks for sharing. Take care.
It's wonderful to hear from you on this subject, as I consider you an expert in the research field. I've always admired your tenacity in getting the job done. I know you do really well with your Associated Content, and the new site you've been writing for. By the way, I still haven't taken a good enough look at 'that site.' I really must do this soon, and see if I can actually earn some money there.
Where would we be without computers? There is still much value in doing research from books, but just the thought of the time it takes, is exhausting. My daughter had a grade twelve field trip, to a historical research library in Toronto this past week. She was very excited to go, and she loved it. They had to spend most of the day looking up references for their summatives, the 'old fashioned way.' They will be allowed to use the computer as well.
Thanks for sharing. Take care.@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Nov 08
PS Just have to add..in reflecting back in my college days (in the 1970s before computers), I had to do research the research for term papers the "old fashioned" way...reading tons of books...my term papers would take me MONTHS to do..what a blessing and change with a computer..no?
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@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
26 Nov 08
I have done a lot of research in writing this policy and procedure manual for the doctor I work for. By the way I will be turning it in tomorrow. yayayayaya
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
26 Nov 08
I remember now that your job involves writing manuals. I'm very happy to hear that you're ready to turn it in. Will you be given a new project right away? Thanks for responding, as always.
Will you be given a new project right away? Thanks for responding, as always.1 person likes this
@teapotmommommerced (10359)
• United States
4 Dec 08
Not yet I still have some writing to do. I need to do that tomorrow.
