Michael Cilla

I had to laugh, as I was finishing designing the research methods course that I’ll be teaching next term.  How will I possibly retain the title of Professor Cool teaching a class like this?  Let’s be honest, while I’m an admitted research geek, I recognize that not everyone shares this perspective.  And while I think that’s more indicative to a misunderstanding of the research process and methodologies, it’s a reality I have to acknowledge.

More than the subject matter, however, it’s the rigor of this upcoming course that has focused my concern.  It’s a really good course.  But it’s also going to be a really difficult course.  That’s also a reality I need to acknowledge.  In eight short weeks, I have a ton of material to cover, and there’s not much that can be cut out without undermining the students’ need to develop solid applied research skills.

Qualitative versus quantitative…