Researchers as Makers: Exploring the Role of Making in Academic Research
Author(s)
Santoso, Stephanie
Hassman, Katie DeVries
Jackson, Steven
Rosner, Daniela
Erickson, Ingrid
Ratto, Matt
Issue Date
2014-03-01
Keyword(s)
making
fixing
materiality
research
Abstract
This workshop will provide a unique opportunity to consider how making and fixing, practices which frequently take place during the course of academic research, can provide unique, different and insightful research perspectives. To actively explore the connection between making and research, each participant will be asked to create a tangible artifact prior to the workshop which will serve as an embodiment of his/her research or some aspect of this research. The term tangible artifact is used broadly here and can include artifacts produced using various mediums. The guiding questions are: 1) How can the process of making challenge us to be more self-reflective and critical about the research we are conducting? 2) Can making add a dimension of tangibility to research that is distinct from other research activities? 3) How can reflecting on making and telling stories about the making process illuminate and stimulate learning and assist in research conceptualization?
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
iConference 2014 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
english
Permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/47254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/14212
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2014 is held by the authors of individual items in the proceedings. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.
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