Emilia Vieni, W14: Introductions

     There isn't really much to say regarding what I wish to learn about research. I think anyone who has some sort of passion or academic pursuit (in fact any interest at all) would benefit from knowing the proper ethical methods of research. For me, specifically, I hope that by the end of this course I will at least be able to research  faster, as well as have a working knowledge of all the ethical ways that research is completed and cited, which is very important if you plan on becoming a professional writer, in any field.
      Most of my research experiences come from searching about my interests and hobbies. I cannot say I am an avid researcher, but when I have a question or if I am in need of a bit of background information I usually turn to my public library, or, the famous Google. As of now I am in my third year of professional writing (institutional) and plan on also going to Seneca afterwards for a diploma either in creative advertising or business. School is where a good portion of my research takes place, and I often find myself searching for ebooks that contain good quotes and information on an essay topic. One of my most memorable research experiences would have to be in first year when I had to research George Orwell, and in doing so I actually learned quote a lot about his life and what he aimed to convey in his stories.
     I have no idea how to use Refworks or Zotero, but I am sure I will get used to it more as we go on with the course. In terms of podcasting, I do not feel intimidated but I have never made or even listened to a podcast so it will definitely be a new experience for me. I look forward to it though, as I can use the knowledge I gain from this later on for other projects.
     For the course project I am considering doing either Freakonomics or Under the Influence. Freakonomics appeals to me the most as of now. I really enjoy challenging conventional ways of thinking and looking into the meanings behind the meanings, so this podcast will give me a lot of good ideas to report on. I could see myself also having some fun with Under the Influence. When you really take a close look at an advertising campaign, you find a lot of things that may surprise you.