It is the first time I touch formal research method. From the class and literature review I knew some basic research knowledge and method. At the final of this term class I choose three of methods to use to my topic.

1. In fact, I know little about American research method and I don’t know exactly process about doing a research. From this class I want to learn systemic research method, maybe not too deep, but I want to learn the outline.

From the class I review some of research books, which teach me what is research, what kind of methods are there have. Now I know the difference between quantitative and qualitative tradition, know difference methodologies. Although I still have some questions, I set up a outline to this.

2. Through this class I want to find a topic that I really like and worthy to do research. Because now I even don’t have idea what aspect I would like to do research.

In the learning process, I find I am interested in social social marketing. After discussion with advisor I already have a direction about my research topic. Although it maybe not my final topic, I set up the outline of it.

3. I want to learn some specific and professional research methods, such as hypothetical data collection, focus group and so on.

By taking class and reviewing books I have learn some of specific research method. Now I know Interview, Survey, Observation, case study, etc. All of these are research methods. I also can according to my interesting topic to choose appropriate methods.

4. I prefer to read some books or useful materials about this aspect to help me know more about it.

In this term, I have read some research method books, journal articles and capstones. All of these literature help me have a better study to research method.