Week 9 - Questions and Ethical Dilemmas

Here are a couple of questions that I am interested in exploring in the interviews I am conducting.

Firstly I want to ask about any tension or conflict the individual may be faced with in relation to their beliefs, and how this may impact the way they identify with the world. 

Another question I intend to ask is if the individual can identify any characteristics of what belief is to them, in general. 

I also want to ask a religious specific question grounded on superstition. I want to ask whether the interviewee is superstitious in anyway. In relation to this question I want to ask them how they evaluate the idea of success. I feel that a lot will be clarified for me in exploring this question, because I have an understanding that theistic and atheistic perspective in their own ways shape how success is achieved and defined.

I have a sense of constant paranoia about whether I am looking at the topic in general through a bias lens. There is also an ethical dilemma about whether or not some of my questions are breaching any boundaries of the interviewees. I have to be vigilant in assuring that the information being shared is completely confidential and anonymous. 

Week 8 - Research Assignment sample Introduction

The aims of the proposed research is to gain insight on people's beliefs and how they shape how we perceive life and possibly identify any constraints or boundaries people may have, in a contemporary setting due to said beliefs. I want to develop an understanding of why some people believe what they believe, by considering any influences, such as family and experiences, etc.

By looking at this subject through the scope of two perspectives, the purpose of the research is primarily based on personal interest and questioning. I would like to observe and highlight factors within a pair of controversial topics, which will avoid any bias or contradicting arguments.

I am anticipating that after conducting my research, a sense of commonality within between religious and non-religious views will become apparent. I am also hoping to offer a respected understanding of the worldviews of religious and atheistic people.