PROCESS. purposeful action

  • Research question

    Research question

    I’m writing my research proposal and have found that creating the research question is the most difficult part. I’ve reworked it so many times, that I just had to move on. Will return to it later. The rest of the proposal is coming along swimmingly. Except for a title.

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  • Stadtmuseum

    Stadtmuseum

    Spent the afternoon re-acquainting myself with the archaeology and history of the Kaiserslautern area at the Theodor-Zink-Museum. I learned a lot! There were unexpected paleolithic artefacts, and a neolithic settlement I was totally unaware of. The town’s famous claim-to-fame, Holy Roman Emperor Barbarossa, has overshadowed so much.

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  • The beginning

    The beginning

    Currently, the dissertation process feels a bit daunting, however, I have gotten organized. I have established that I will do a deep mapping project that focuses on Kaiserslautern, Germany. Next, I need to read and research. My reading goals: I do have some organizational ideas. Perhaps I’ll tackle topics by time period, perhaps following cultural…

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