It appears that many of us had the same thought in taking
the quiz multiple times to see how our results varied with each attempt. Like
Professor Galey, I got Jürgen Habermas, which was my
result both times I completed the quiz. Based on some further reading, this
result was not very surprising. I suppose my general outlook has always been rational,
centered on logic and reason, and influenced by own perspective of my
surroundings. However, do I see myself as fitting into one, and only one,
particular epistemological category? No, I don’t.
Thinking about my research interests, I am not seeking to
affect social change or observe social relationships as much as I am generally curious
about an individual’s relationship with an object or objects and how an
institution might mediate this connection. I know that I would like something
concrete, something based on evidence, to come from the research question I
will ask. This may be in the form of a case study or usability testing within a
particular institution. I enjoy discovering patterns and understanding how
these patterns may be used to implement beneficial changes or to determine
possible solutions to a problem. Whatever question I decide to ask I am hoping
it will lead to a conclusive action that can be taken in order to contribute to
improved practices within an institution or possibly a discipline. This might
involve researching something that is or isn’t working to determine if and how it can be improved in a meaningful
and purposeful way.
Theory has never been a strong suit of mine and I’m not
really sure of how to approach it. I am hoping these blog posts (and hopefully
more quizzes too) will help me sort through it as we move through the
course.
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