BLOG #10

  My general takeaway from this course is that I have learned to create a BLOG and officially start a blog site. I never considered posting and viewing blogs before taking this course. I usually avoid social media outlets and just enjoy information and updates posted on varies sites from what is told to me, by the general public, such as family, friends and evening news. But I realize that a blog site can be a tool to give me a professional identity. I can brand myself while, on my educational journey. I can follow and comment with others, who are on their educational journey, and I can learn from people who are already established with careers or people who have insight on subjects that is of interest to me. I was hoping to learn more about what research can do for social work. I also wanted a clearer understanding of how to apply research. Both of those desires were achieved. I learned that statistics will continue to have a use in our lives, as we collect data and use it to make social change. I understand that every theory should be tested and tested again. I learned that even the best researchers, is agreeable with getting their findings refuted, if it can be tested and proven. I see that research is a top priority in our approach and dealings within social work.