It’s not enough to only explore other perspectives when we start our research. We need to examine our research throughout the entire process to ensure that multiple perspectives and voices are represented in our final paper.
If we add an extra line to our research matrix, we can get a better idea of whose voices and perspectives are represented or missing at this point. Let’s insert a row labeled "Perspectives" under our sources, near the top of the matrix.
For this new row, we can reflect on the different perspectives that each of our sources represents. Different perspectives may be represented by the author(s), individuals interviewed and cited in the article, or by the populations studied. Remember, identity doesn’t exist in a bubble and all elements of identity intersect. Therefore, some of your sources may represent intersecting perspectives.
Check out the matrix below to see what perspectives are represented in our research so far.
My Research Question: What unique mental health and well-being challenges might LGBTQ+ students attending USU face, and how can the USU Community better support them? |
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Title: Heterosexism, Depression, and Campus Engagement Among LGBTQ College Students: Intersectional Differences and Opportunities for Healing Author's Name: Alex Kulick, et al. |
Title: Sexual orientation and differences in mental health, stress, and academic performance in a national sample of U.S. college students Author's Name: S.B. Oswalt & T.J. Wyatt |
Title: Suicidality is decreasing among LGBTQ youths in the U.S., report says. What about in Utah? Author's Name: Erica Evans |
Title: Depression and Attempted Suicide among LGBTQ College Students; Fostering Resilience to the Effects of Heterosexism and Cisgenderism on Campus Author's Name: Michael R. Woodford, et al. |
Title: USU celebrates first Trans Awareness Week https://usustatesman.com/usu-celebrates-first-trans-awareness-week/ Author's Name: Karcin Harris |
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Perspectives | LGBTQ+ Authors, White LBGTQ+ Undergraduate Students, POC LBGTQ+ Undergraduate Students |
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual undergraduate students | Utah High School Students (LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ students) |
LGBTQ+ College Students, Queer Authors |
USU event organizers, Inclusion Center interns, self-identified allies |