Literature Review

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Just a really quick post!

I was finding it really difficult to know where to begin when it came to carrying out my inquiry. I felt I had planned so much and still felt slightly lost so I decided to get looking into what is already out there on my inquiry topic to refresh my memory.

Today I began my literature review for my module three research report essay. I am currently exploring the different perspectives on my inquiry title which is:

"How can a dancers nutrition impact and effect injury?".

I have been looking into two well known dance nutrition authors Zerlina Mastin and Emily Harrison as well as researching some of the articles on The International Association of Dance Medicine and Science website.

I was wondering how other module three students are getting on with their work and how they have made a start on their inquiry? Feel free to comment below.

Becky x

Comments

  1. Sam CookSeptember 26, 2019 at 3:30 AM

    Hi Becky, it was great to hear about your inquiry last night on the skype call. I have also started my literature review this week as I was unsure of the best way to get started so I thought I would crack straight on with looking at what other people have said about my subject. I thought it was interesting to hear you are also carrying out a survey for your inquiry, if thats correct? I am doing the same and wondered what methods you have chosen to distribute it? I am using social media along with sending it out via email. I feel like I am tredding on eggshells with ethical considerations with a survey and not sure if im covering all bases! It would be great to know your thoughts. Sam x

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  2. Rebecca MurphySeptember 26, 2019 at 4:42 AM

    Hi Sam, thanks for your comment! It sounds as though you're in a similar position to me which is nice to know. I have been sending out questionnaires via email to participants that I have selected based on certain characteristics. I think using social media is a great idea too! As I said on Skype, I have been feeling a little worried about the ethical side of things. Some things that I have done to try and combat this is looking back at my MORE form, reading through, to try and refresh my memory on the ethical considerations and procedures. Something else I have done is reading back on sections of the Module Two handbook as there are some useful pages on ethics. I hope this helps! Becky x

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