3.4 Your Research - Preliminary Questionnaire Revisited

Instructions: Review your responses to the Preliminary Questionnaire you completed at the beginning of Appalachia 101 for Researchers. Answer the follow up questions below.

1. What assumptions or generalizations do you make about Appalachian people and culture in your proposal and research plan?
2. Do you see evidence of stereotypes in this perception?
3. What steps can you take to avoid allowing pervasive misconceptions about the region influence your research?
4. What was the most relevant idea or fact from Appalachia 101 for Researchers to your research?