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This study was designed to test the null hypothesis that there would be no significant difference in the achievement of subjects who are taught the same concepts using two sets of visuals which differ in detail, complexity, accuracy of scale and use of background. A 20-item comprehension test produced non-significant differences between the simple and complex artwork treatments within both the Army Reserve and FTU samples. Subjects in both target audiences achieved approximately the same comprehension level even though the perceived the complex art to be significantly more adequate to teach. The major implication of this study is the possibility for dramatic savings in costs as well as time contributed to the development process of TEC lessons without a corresponding drop in teaching effectiveness. It was recommended that educators consider this and other related research when planning, designing, purchasing and using audio-visual instructional materials and training aids.

Jag valde att att utföra den här undersökningen för att se hur olika arbetssätt kan förändra min kreativa skrivarprocess när jag komponerar musik. För att ta reda på det komponerade jag två olika låtar på två olika sätt. Ena arbetssättet gick ut på att jag började med helheten, för att sedan arbeta mig in mot kärnan. Andra arbetssättet gick ut på att jag började med kärnan av låten, för att sedan arbeta mig utåt mot helheten. Under den första arbetsprocessen använde jag mig främst av en DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) när jag komponerade, producerade och skrev musiken. Under den andra arbetsprocessen använde jag en DAW mest för inspelning. Studien är kvalitativ och jag förde loggbok under min skrivarprocess. Resultatet av undersökningen blev två helt olika låtar, som satte olika delar av musikskapandet i fokus. Under skrivandet av låten skriven utifrån och in upplevde jag mycket “flow”. Processen gick ut på att komponera i stora penseldrag. Under skrivandet av låten komponerad inifrån och ut så hamnade sångens uttryck och känsla mycket i fokus. Här ägnade jag mig mer tid åt detaljerna, och kände att låten på något sätt “fanns” mer, eftersom att jag kunde spela den utan hjälp av en datorn. Processen krävde också mer fysiskt arbete, vilket gjorde att låten kändes mer levande.

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no / Purpose – Audio-diary methods are under-utilised in contemporary qualitative research. The purpose of this paper is to discuss participants and researchers’ experiences of using audio-diaries alongside semi-structured interviews to explore breastfeeding experiences in a short-term longitudinal study with 22 first-time mothers. Design/methodology/approach – The authors provide a qualitative content analysis of the participants’ feedback about their experiences of the audio-diary method and supplement this with the perspectives of the research team based on fieldwork notes, memos and team discussions. The authors pay particular attention to the ways in which the data attained from diaries compared with those from the interviews. Findings – The diaries produced were highly heterogeneous in terms of data length and quality. Participants’ experiences with the method were varied. Some found the process therapeutic and useful for reflecting upon the development of breastfeeding skills whilst negative aspects related to lack of mobility, self-consciousness and concerns about confidentiality. Researchers were positive about the audio-diary method but raised certain ethical, epistemological and methodological concerns. These include debates around the use of prompts, appropriate support for participants and the potential of the method to influence the behaviour under scrutiny. Interview and diary accounts contrasted and complemented in ways which typically enriched data analysis. Practical implications – The authors conclude that audio-diaries are a flexible and useful tool for qualitative research especially within critical realist and phenomenological paradigms. Originality/value – This appears to be the first paper to evaluate both participants and researchers’ experiences of using audio-diaries in a detailed and systematic fashion.

Québec Université Laval, Bibliothèque 2014