After reading and considering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, I see that these three research methods have their own effects and play important roles in different cases. Quantitative research is a scientific and appropriate method which involves the collection and analysis of numerical data. The method helps us establish pattern, relationships and statistical significance. To implement this method, people often use statistical techniques to conduct surveys, experiments, etc. For me, this is a widely used method because of its wide applicability and high reliability.

Regarding the qualitative method, it mainly focuses on non-numerical data, exploring and meaning complex context, theories through words, images, or narratives. To gain in-depth understanding of complex phenomena, people often use interviews, group discussions, observations, surveys by topic or content. I think this is a particularly popular method in market research and testing new initiatives with users to find out consumers’ behavior and motivation towards the product.

Mentioned to the mixed method, I think this is a perfect method because it combines elements of both quantitative and qualitative research to gain more information. Then it provides a picture of analysis and description that is more in-depth and breadth than using just one of the above two methods.

Next to the CARS Model, I think it is a helpful tool because writers can follow this to build an introduction. As can be seen, John Swales provides writers with each step in detail to give the reader an overview of larger projects.

As I think that everybody in the class already knows, I am an international student from Viet Nam. I’ve just graduated with my bachelor degree, then flew to the US 2 weeks ago. To be honest, this is my first time outside my country so it is all new to me ( like I was born again ) . With lots of trouble here over and over again, I struggle to face it all. Fortunately, I have some friends here to help me deal with it. Although some matters are still unaddressed which lead me to be overwhelmed and disheartened sometimes, I always keep thinking about my bright career in the future to overcome them all.

After my study here, I would come back to my hometown and work as an English teacher. I am aware that a professional English teacher plays an important role in my country where the mother tongue is Vietnamese and English is not popular. In this era, integrating into the international economy is essential for developing countries, so frequent use of the English language is crucial.

Research brings me lots of benefits like: it will help me to grab knowledge, bring new ideas to my studies, enhance your knowledge as well as clarify my doubts. It makes me a good thinker. However, it is kind of difficult to swallow these studies because of high level theories. That is the reason why I find myself needing to take time to get into this and always keep thinking to strive my best in mind.