It looks like I’ve finally nailed down a possible research question and potential(ish) outline of a methodology. As my previous post indicated, I am going to look into the translation of policy into action (political, or other). My research question is as follows: Once you do the best possible science that you can do, how […]
Archives for February 2014
Untying the Knot
This week’s discussion focused on systematic theory and specifically addressed the topics of ontology and epistemology. This is some heady stuff. After our class discussion on epistemology, I felt a bit more confused than when I entered, but not at all in a bad way. I really enjoyed lesson (nice job Samson, Sarah, and McKenzie!) […]
Scientist Translator Wanted (inquire within)
In the past week my research has taken a slight turn away from models and towards the people that make them and the other people that try to turn them into policy. Models are great and all but what is the practical use for them if not just the general public, but policy makers (who […]
Remember: Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
Last week environmental theory took me to a place that I never expected I would visit: Douglas County, Oregon. Specifically the town of Roseburg. The point of the visit was to get a feel for the place, the people and the history of Roseburg and the county as a whole since it where our praxis […]
An Endless Ocean of Information
After some mental (and physical) exercise I have a slightly clearer idea of what I want to be looking for so that I can come up with a real researchable question and solid methodology. This week’s assignment, figure out what’s out there! Find the gaps! There’s certainly quite a lot of information and I’m having […]