a "doc" chronicle

In preparation for the new revisions of Ch. 2, I went back to Robert's (2004) book, The Dissertation Journey. Looking at what I already have, it seems I have climbed the "base camp" and that I am moving toward the peak -- this being the oral defense. I reread Chapter 15, "Organizing and Presenting the Literature Review (Chapter Two)" and realized I need to reword the beginning of many paragraphs -- so that I don't start with the authors name and instead use an introductory statement. I also need to paraphrase more. Finally, taking time on the outline will help me organize my thoughts and the chapter's content. Still, I need to move on ... As Dr. Dawson says, it is better to have something to work with -- my thoughts need to be on paper instead of in my mind!!

For what I've recently read about writing in math, I think I have found a better way to justify my research. Finding a hole; that is, something no one has researched yet, something I can contribute with. Up to what I've read, writing in mathematics has been researched from a cognitive and constructivist perspective, but not from a social construction view. This opens new possibilities for (to) my work.

Concepts or ideas I want to keep in mind when I continue writing Chapter Two are the following: collaborative writing, inquiry in mathematics (ability to reflect), polyvocality in mathematics (algebraic, geometric, and numeric solutions / explanations/ contributions), negotiation, conversation/ dialogue/ discourse/ discussions.

I apologize for the way this post is organized. Writing my blog is helping me organize my thoughts ...

Reference:

Roberts, C. M. (2004). The Dissertation Journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

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