Who Can Be A Researcher? | Merle Massie | TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan
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Research will engage more people when more people see themselves as researchers
Hello! I am currently enrolled at Arizona State University in the Literacy Education Master's program. One of the courses I am taking right now is Introduction to Research/Evaluation in Education. We are reading and analyzing the text by Mertens (2024). This week we were asked to read about and define research vs evaluation. I am wondering what your thoughts are on the similarities and differences between the terms research and evaluation? It was great listening to your ideas on research in the TedTalk, but I wonder how you would view evaluation? Thanks for your feedback!
In its original meaning, Research was a verb that meant ‘Go Seek.’ If we reclaim this original understanding, research will be understood as an action in which anyone can engage. Reclaiming this definition will counteract the sense of elitism and exclusion associated with the word ‘research’, and more people will understand themselves to be welcome as researchers: unique individuals with their own knowledge and practices who, no matter if they are just starting or senior researchers, are valued on this journey to Go Seek. With this reclaimed definition, we will grow the culture and number of practitioners of research. Merle Massie is an award-winning author and historian, specializing in western Canadian local, rural, environmental, and medical history. She and her husband farm in west-central Saskatchewan, on land that sits on the edge between Blackfoot and Cree traditional territory. Massie works at the University of Saskatchewan as the Coordinator, Undergraduate Research Initiatives in the Office of the Vice-President Research and is a Professional Research Associate with the School of Environment and Sustainability at USask. In her spare time, Massie is an avid reader, camper, skier, paddler, baker, gardener, and thrower-of-things-for-puppies-to-fetch. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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@MitaliRajpoot-b7qThis talk hit me in a way I didn’t expect. When you said research is ‘to go seek,’ something shifted in me. I’ve been struggling a lot with imposter syndrome lately, questioning if I even belong in this space. But this reminded me that seeking, questioning, and not knowing is actually the whole point. I even teared up watching this. Thank you for putting this into words.
@SrishtiSen-x5xI feel that every new social sciences student should be shown this video as an introduction to their studies: instantly the unfamiliar world feels friendlier, accessible, and inclusive , surely this would alleviate many worries that a student might have about their suitability to research.
@natalie7365🔥 👍
@darnellcalhoun89605:34 that needs to get understand by everyone 💯💯💯
@chirantansaigaonkar6059When she close her lips to open again, that annoying sound .. anybody ?
@AviiSwaichLiterally not even a flea jumped
@shrill_kill9929Fantastic. Our individual outlooks are special and within the discipline of research can build this world with new discoveries. Also down with that old sub-section of academia that swells with a dominant nature where people are 'right'. The humility is needed too. Thank you for this talk
@Em_A_543RoTK, Chp CIV page 463.
Part of Kung Ming's last testament on his deathbed: "Seek out the recluse scholars that you
may obtain the services of the wise and good; repel the wicked and depraved that your moral standard may be exalted."
It is the crucial job and responsibility of the head of a government, any governments in the world in modern time to seek out
scientists within his or her realm.
Liu Pei, future Emperor of Shu Han Kingdom- Kung Ming
Sultan Mehmed II- Orban
Duke of Milan- Da Vinci
Grand Dukes and Cardinal- Galileo
King Charles II of England- Sir Isaac Newton
US government/Roosevelt/Leslie Groves- Oppenheimer during World War 2
Mao Zedong- Qian Xuesen
Paper-publications professor "The Way of a cruel, mean pendant scholar" (your written words exceed your deeds) vs genuine scientist.
French Monarchs that got guillotined, Russian Imperial Tsar dynasty and lineage of Chinese emperors and its dynasties. All no longer
in existence in modern 21st century. All have failed to heed Kung Ming's last testament.
Great insights. Love the concept of breaking down the silo of researchers. At my heart I feel like a researcher - I wonder and go seek- but never felt like a place to do it legitimately, so have talked myself out of it.
@Sesese3008Really thanks, god bless u
@TalhaMLEngineer❤
@varun5940This blessed me. Thank you!
@aimaalakhumeGreat video. Thank you, ma'am. It truly inspired me.
@DulminiTheekshana-j7r3oGreat video amazing insights shared
@khamilatissah5654amazing insights
@lifeofpoorva3Thanks ma but I need to chat you personally for some advice
@ObidikeRosemaryThank you for noting the vital difference between seek and find!
@noahdouglas4850Thank you so much, ma'am.
@misssagacious5007nice
@JoeagamaGot a clear Idea.
@SrimalPriyanga09:15 So important!
@nebulanebulousTruly amazing video!!!
@anikhutsaidze4693Thank you for your sharing, it helps me have a clearer understanding of what is actually research definition then feel freer on researcher journey. :))
@trongnhan4453Great video🎉
@sharadyt7756I got goosebumps. I was already decided to be a researcher in chemistry field but thank you for this video, it really touched my soul. (I really mean it, I just have bad communication skills)
@username64694Thank you, ma.
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@ewurabenaampong6033As a hobby researcher I loved this video!!
@AdarableKittengreat video, loved the shoes
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