Introduction
My plan for my research project is to draw diverse academic fields to address multi-faceted problems; my aim is to integrate multiple interdisciplinary perspectives benefiting from research skills that I have gained and will be gaining throughout my studies. I believe this approach will help me in developing a sensible and foundation for my research. In this blog, I will demonstrate my plan on how to apply interdisciplinary perspectives and relevant research methods in order to achieve my future project goals.
Framing the Research Problem
According to Simon Smith’s lecture on research methodologies, successful research begins with clearly framing the problem. I will follow this guidance by conducting a thorough literature review to determine a clear problem, then defining my research question precisely, and then deciding on the relevant context. I’m also planning to look at data and perspectives from various disciplines, ensuring my problem framing considers technological, ethical, and social dimensions and adopting a multi-faceted approach to literature review techniques.
Adopting Interdisciplinary Futures Methods
Inspired by the methods discussed in Ivana Milojević’s lecture, my project will utilise a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools. For instance, I plan to apply scenario analysis from future studies to envision potential outcomes to test my research questions. In parallel, I will be conducting traditional data analysis to determine the structure of the data I will be collecting. This combination will help in addressing the problem with both a data-driven and contextually sensitive approach.
Using Reflective Practice
Reflective practice, as discussed in the Interdisciplinary Futures module by Dr. Denitsa Petrova, is essential for adapting and refining methodologies as a project proceeds. Hence, I’ll set up checkpoints to evaluate my progress and incorporate reflective points in my work, keeping reasonable flexibility. I will utilise these checkpoints to evaluate my data sources, adopted methods, and evolving ethical considerations.
Ethical Considerations
Ethics are integral in AI and data research, and that is applicable to my project. For that purpose, I will consider Simon Smith’s lecture on the importance of ethically considering both the process and dissemination of research. My plan in this regard is to integrate ethical review checkpoints, ensure no potential biases within my data and methods, and my project’s design aligns with the values of transparency, accountability, and societal benefit.
Conclusion
In the end, my project methodology will reflect an interdisciplinary approach that merges diverse research methods, ethical considerations, and reflective practices. My aim is to produce outcomes that advance academic understanding and address real-world challenges in a meaningful way, and I’m planning to that by integrating different perspectives from different domains.
My hope by end of the project is exploiting this opportunity to demonstrate my research abilities and understanding of other disciplines, which will allow me to make a significant contribution to the area as a whole.
