DR. PAUL - Thank you for the wonderful comment you posted on 11/15. I am not just saying this because I have to be nice to you so you don't fail me :), but I have learned a great deal from you. I have a lot of respect for you and your commitment to education. I don't think that I would have had the same type of relationship with any other professor in the program. You have been very patient with me while I have been pulling my hair out these past 15 months. I am assuming that you have found a new love - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH. :) I know that we will always be in contact, so you don't have to worry about failing me to stick around.
So, I am down to one in-depth interview with a graduate student, as opposed to three. One was a no-show last night, and the other showed up, but was not engaged in the interview. I was getting a bit "over-concerned" (Dr. P's remark) with my student participants. So, what I have learned from Dr. Paul is "don't worry so much about the [number of participants]. Bottom line is what useful information you obtained AND what sensible recommendations and conclusions you are able to draw that are based on your data". This is something to always keep in mind when collecting data.
OK - this was short and sweet today. I just wanted to dedicate this post to Dr. Paul - the best professor in the world!
Until next time!
P.S. I wish I had a camera to throw my hand in front of it! :)
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