State of Research update

On section 4 of my senior capstone paper I have been doing some more research on countries expanding through social networking. I have found more books and more bloggers that have posted stories on small businesses growing through social media. What I need to accomplish over break is to interview my grandfather about how his small businesses grew into million dollar businesses. Also, I will ask him if he used social media in any way and how he did it. Social media is a huge part of life now and I want to get his opinion on social media changing the world, and how it has expanded in the past 10 years. I tend to find more articles on how Mexico is expanding and hopefully booms along China. I really enjoy my research and I hope to find more interesting articles and information. Also, to maybe get some followers that blog about things related to my topic.

Egan's Ideas

                Sometimes you can’t go from acting like yourself to acting like a five year old in a twelve grade pre-calculus class. I do agree with Egan because I have been finding an active role that’s more as a leader than a follower. I was a mentor and a lead mentor two years in a row and I have realized I like to help out people with school work. I also want those students to see me as a leader more than a follower. Sycamore gives me some opportunities that allow me to follow Egan’s ideas. Also, it depends on the classes you take. For example, in my anatomy class I have to follow the exact rules of the teacher and none of my teachers’ rules let me follow Egan’s ideas. But in my senior capstone class, I can grow into Egan’s ideas because I have the right to be who I am and act a superior character. The ideas of independence, behavior and interest are ideas that cannot be used by one when they choose. Those ideas cannot be forced in school and other places because they can get you in trouble. It’s all about the social norm. 

The Steps To a Great Topic

The topic I have chosen is how social media improves the expansion of countries, more specifically Mexico. I am happy with my sub questions and I have put in as much effort as a CEO starting a Fortune 500 company. My biggest challenge I have come across is finding other blogs that have to do with countries expanding due to social networks. I have come forth on researching my topic and expanding my knowledge. I have had a couple road blocks but I have taken other paths to get around them. My blog is going swell, I still yet have to use Diigo but I have used EasyBib and The Craft of Research book and those have helped me quite well. My effort is quite honest daily, I have been researching other blogs on this topic and haven’t come across much, but I have found articles that have helped me increase my knowledge on my topic. The Craft of Research has helped me in many ways. I have had trouble picking a topic for quite a while but while reading and looking for ways to pick a main topic that book helped me find my ways. I feel like I will entertain myself and keep myself busy with this topic. I already know who I can interview and ask questions if I have any. It might be hard to contact this person but I will find my ways. I have more than one option and I know I will learn a lot from this topic.