Discussion Module 3

Discussion- Module 3

As I organized my outline, I saw that the research conducted in the past modules were piecing together perfectly. However, despite the information that I already have, I still found editing what will be used and what will receive more attention than the rest to be a challenge. However, the focus questions were really helpful in breaking down topics that would have otherwise been very broad. My challenge is to go from those broken down topics and find more resources and information to support my ideas.

I learned that in order to put together an effective outline one must have a strong thesis statement that encapsulates the whole paper in short, as in the viewpoint and what will be discussed without being too vague or broad. For my paper, I will focus on learning disabilities and the importance of early detection. Through the process of putting together an effective outline I learned that it is crucial that my paper has structure. I will structure my paper by separating my topics; which are the learning disabilities I feel impact early childhood development, and by addressing my focus questions so that I can narrow down my topics.

The advice I can offer my colleagues is that they organize their information and their sources. Also, I recommend that they omit resources that don’t apply to their research and to look for new resources that can fortify their claims and standpoints.  Also, since much of our research comes from primary accounts, I feel that my colleagues shouldn’t deter themselves from asking these professionals for further information so that they can have an abundant amount of information to pick from for their paper.

To my colleagues, I would like to know what you guys have done to narrow down your topics, as in did you guys omit some information you had once found useful?