Holmes Institute Learning Experience And Business Research Process

1. Evaluate the effectiveness and your usefulness of the learning experience

Make judgements that are clearly connected to observations you have made. Answer the questions:

− What is your opinion about learning experience?

− What is the value of this experience?

2. Explain how this learning process will be useful to you Consider: In what ways might this learning experience serve you in:

− course

− program

− future career

− life generally

Answer the question: ‘How you will transfer or apply your new knowledge and insights in the future?’

3. Describeobjectivelywhathappenedinthelearningprocess

Give the details of what happened in the learning process. Answer the question: ‘What you did, read, see, and hear?

4. Evaluatewhatyoulearn

Make judgments connected to observations you have made in the Business Research. Answer the question: ‘How Business Research was useful for your Research Learning Process?’

5. Explainyourlearningprocess:

New insights, connections with other learning, your feelings, hypotheses, conclusions. Answer the questions:

‘What was the reason you did particular activities (Assignment 1, Assignment 2?

6. Explain Plan how this learning you will applied

Comment on its relevance to your research subject, your course, future profession, life... Answer the question: ‘How might this learning apply in your future?’

Introduction to Learning at Holmes Institute

1. The effectiveness and your use of the learning experience

Learning at Holmes Institute is the most fantastic experience. As a student, every perception I had of learning wholly changed. In the past weeks, I have gradually nurtured my skills in academics. The research methods unit to be specific has been an eye-opener and has since helped me realise my strengths in the field, and weaknesses which need to be worked on. In my opinion, studying at Holmes Institutes a significant achievement, which is bound to have a substantial contribution, especially towards several aspects of my life. My professional and personal perspective of life will be impacted, in a more positive manner. The program at Holmes Institute has helped me grow regarding taking advantage of what I learn, as well as productively apply it in both personal and professional experiences. The assignments completed the course have helped me to be more independent and more so, learn to look for scarce information in numerous secondary sources. The entire learning experience at Holmes Institute is valuable and phenomenal, as I cannot compare it to any other value-adding period in my life both as a student and as a career person. My experience has helped me realise the value of education and at the same time, the number of my respective units at Holmes Institute.  These have helped me gather intellectual confidence while relating with different research subjects and gather relevant information on the same.

2. How this learning process will be useful to you

Based on my coursework at Holmes Institute, I consider my most significant strength to be the ability to identify the most important and relevant aspects, which need to b highlighted on specific assignments. This way, I am then able to come up with a summary of what is required, and what needs to be eliminated in the process. This has helped me improve a lot, especially on my organisation skills. I have learned the importance of planning, which has helped me in life activities as well. The learning experience from the program at Holmes Institute will also serve me in my future career, when it comes to an understanding different perspectives, both of people and in communication. The program will play a significant role in further nurturing my job and helping me understand the different perceptions of people, and communicate effectively why analysing different sorts of information. Throughout the program, I learned that I needed to sharpen my academic writing skills. This step will help me even in my life in general especially when I have to come up with sets of written work. I will transfer the knowledge gained from my course and program and insights as well, to my future endeavours. Research is an infinite process; hence the experience will help me venture further into more areas of interest. An example is on coming up with information based on the Impact of social media on the performance of tourism industry in Nepal. The program at Holmes Institute will help me systematically gather research evidence, and develop personal findings for my research topic in the most effective manner.

3. Describe objectively what happened in the learning process

Assessment Details

In assessment 1, the course expected me to demonstrate my understanding of the academic literature, in relation to my approved topic. I consulted with my lecturer in the process and came up with ten peer-reviewed articles as per the requirement.  In the process, I also made use of the comparable online sources through Google Scholar and the ProQuest database. I also reviewed all the sources I selected for my project, n contrasted different literature to determine the most relevant and most beneficial in my topic of consideration. I also took part in the identification of commonalities as well as conclusions drawn by the differ authors in the field. Finally I learnt how to analyze different gaps in different literature which was of great help and significance. In assessment 2, I came up with a written proposal focusing on my approved project, which was based on the literature review undertook in assessment 1. This in turn, helped develop my understanding on the business research framework. I came up with relevant research questions, which fully supported the feasibility of my project. The third assessment, which is my reflective journal, has also added a lot to my learning experience. I have managed to critically analyze my journey through the learning process, and I have identified all weaknesses and strengths in the course of my learning process. I am now able to work on the identified weaknesses, and come up with ways to boost areas which need modification, both intellectually and from the professional angle.

4. Evaluate what you learn

Business research has been extremely useful especially for my research learning process. Research on aspects related to my topic has helped me discover a lot especially in regards to marketplace trends, financial practices, as well as the production processes, which I will consider in my research topic. I am also more aware of how to discover different niches in the market, as well as potential problems related to my area of study. Business research has helped me maximize my resources, in gathering data, and identification of correct processes which will help me come up with the best research paper in the long run. I am now more aware of where and how to get information related to the impact of social media on performance of tourism industry in Nepal, which is my topic of consideration. I am also more knowledgeable on what potential consumers want, and ways which can be used to further develop products in a more productive and profitable manner. Based on all the aspects described above, it is evident that business research has played a major role in my research process and my learning experience.

5. Explain your learning process

Importance of Business Research for Research Learning

HI6008 Business Research has an aim of engaging all students, for the purpose of enhancing their application of different research methods in their project, for the sake of coming up with specific proposals. The unit requires participation in class discussions, literature reviews and report writing, aimed at the improvement of critical thinking skills. The course took me 12 weeks, which involved the critical analysis and the documentation of the learning process, which has been a growth journey for me. The aspect of ethics in business research has also been addressed, which is also a significant contribution to my intellectual and professional growth. The first part of the assessment involved student assessment 1, which was a literature review that was submitted in week 6 of the course schedule. In this case, the word eight submitted was 2500 words at a minimum, which weighted 30% of the total score. I also took part in the individual assessment 2, which was 2000 words submission, due week 10 of the course, that made up 50% of the entire mars. Finally, the third individual assessment which was due on the eleventh week had a weight of 20% to my overall grade. Class tests are mandatory, which also made me be up to speed with class discussions and group assignments. The course needed students to follow up on all relevant assignments, and announcements. Individual assessment 1 provided basic knowledge on the concept of literature review.  This helped gain knowledge on the general relevance of the complete coursework. Assignment 2 on the other hand, helped come up with the research proposal. The particular activities helped to keep all students engaged, and personally helped me to develop relevant conclusions, and come up with the framework for my research project.

6. Explain Plan how this learning you will applied

The value of education at Holmes Institute is reflected in the personal aspects in the life of every individual. I developed some of the most important values in life, while working on my course project and different assignments given at Holmes Institute. Some of these values include; individuality, time management skills, maturity and a sense of personal accomplishment which is highly essential. Having these values will help mold me into the type of person considered desirable in my professional life and future experiences.  The learning applies a lot to my course and project topic, which is highly related to concepts learned. During the research topic, research methods will be applied, especially in coming up with proper findings and recommendations. The course has also helped me to significantly develop in terms of maturity. This has significantly helped me come up with more concepts independently, which is also very beneficial.  The program at Holmes Institute has helped me a lot, in realizing the need to also work hard in my future life, as well as prioritize important elements out of my time, as well as resources.  In terms of education and intellectual growth, the course has helped me acquire the value of patience and understanding. I am more sensitive to people’s opinions, which will help me even in my future career, as I interact with other people. Based on the aspect of understanding, this value will help me grow a lot, in terms of coming into terms with what different researchers mean, the different concepts applied and the contrasts in different pieces of information.