Having completed the first draft of my EE, I can affirm that my understanding of my topic has significantly developed because to reach this stage, I had to delve into copious amounts of research around my topic. I think that this extensive process was incredibly important because previously, I was unable to answer my research question, whereas now, I have formulated a cohesive argument that does just that. Furthermore, this stage was extremely valuable in terms of augmenting my research and evaluative skills. This is because although I can now investigate and expand my understanding of my topic from various sources, I soon understood the importance of critically assessing the bias behind the sources. The research stage allowed me to discern that different theorists and authors base their finding on certain assumptions, that I had to be careful of and evaluate within my EE, to show my skills as a researcher – one of the requirements of the EE.
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