Our research portfolio is absolutely packed to the max with information. We have several sets of fieldnotes that we have extended, analyzed, and coded. We have conducted two solid interviews that provide two different viewpoints (coach and player). We also have a good amount of archives including game photos and the team media guide. This project is coming together wonderfully and we are ecstatic to see all of the information come together. We have done the best we can to organize and sort the information that we have to this point. I think that if someone were to look at the stuff that we have they would go crazy and not know where to begin; however, we know exactly what we want to do. We have learned an incredible amount about our topic since the first day of research. We have seen the literacy of reading develop right before our eyes, and that was something we never expected to happen. Our information means a lot to us. We have two very extensive interviews that show us examples of how players and coaches understand how reading is used in the game. They understand that it does exist and it is importance to their success. Our fieldnotes have also showed us some great ideas. We are able to see in these notes, that the players use reading everyday in several situations. They may not even recognize that they are doing it, but we are now able to prove that it exists. This project has been a blast to be a part of. It has been fun researching our question and trying to prove it. Now that we have accomplished that goal it is time to put all our information together to create the big picture. I believe that our project is going to turn out fantastic. We have learned so much and are very excited to share our research with our class and beyond!
