Category Archives: EXTENDED ESSAY

My learning on researching and writing my ideas down creatively.

Final EE Reflection;Viva voice.

Welcome again. I handed my EE in do you want to know how I feel about it now? Read this!!!!

There were several highs and lows throughout my research process.  To mention a few: it was an advantage that I had learned most of the business contents required to answer my research question, it was also great that the organization was ready to share their details and financial information. However, there was a point where I realized my report was more descriptive than analytical which meant I didn’t have enough secondary data to back up the primary collected. Hence if I was to do the research again I would spend more time conducting secondary research for deeper analysis. There are also some unanswered questions which if I had more time I would love to do more research on. Like how to precisely measure prices of forestry products as they have seasonal fluctuation.

Moreover, I have learned a lot through this process mostly in terms of conducting research without deviating from the central topic which will be a great skill to carry on to university. I have also built more confidence and connections with inspiring people through this process.

2nd INTERIM REFLECTION

 

Do you want to know where I am with my research now?? Read this!

So far, My research has been successful to some extent beside the fact that I need to conduct more secondary research in order to be able to give more detailed analysis rather than description; which is what I am currently working on. My strategy did not change by huge percent though I did change some of the analytical tools that I planned to use in the beginning. One big take away that I have from the research I have done so far is confidence which I found it was one of the important skills that helped me to get different pieces of information from different stakeholders of SACCOS. I  got the chance to explore in depth in the Business Contents that I am using to for my research . I also developed a deeper understanding of Profitability throughout my research so far.

 

EXTENDED ESSAY FIRST REFLECTION MEETING

During this meeting, I discussed with my supervisor on the progress I have made so far.The first thing that I have achieved well is: being able to phrase the question within a focused area of study and being able to successfully able to get in contact with the Organization –SACCOS  that I will be working with. During this time I also reflected on reasons that made me want to do my extended essay in  Business Management using different tools that are taught in this course.

We also ran through some of the challenges that I might face as  I am going to conduct the research, example language barrier and late response and how I can avoid or follow this problem. Moreover, We saw what I am supposed to be working on now in terms of preparing questionnaires and any surveys that might need to be used during research while referring to the concepts that will be answering the research question.

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