{"id":599,"date":"2017-08-02T20:39:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T20:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/olemiss-writing100\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=599"},"modified":"2019-10-25T00:25:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T00:25:48","slug":"overcoming-barriers-to-analysis","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/chapter\/overcoming-barriers-to-analysis\/","title":{"raw":"Overcoming Barriers to Analysis","rendered":"Overcoming Barriers to Analysis"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objective<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Recognize the barriers to analysis<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAnalysis is a complex-thinking skill, and all of us put up walls to avoid having to analyze certain situations, ideas, or information. While those barriers can sometimes provide comfort, they can also block us from deeper understanding and appreciation. Below are some common roadblocks to analysis and some strategies for overcoming them.\r\n<table style=\"width: 904px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 1: \u00a0Analysis might challenge my worldview.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe purpose of analysis is to understand something better or more deeply, so as you analyze an idea or issue, your thinking may change and evolve. Deeper learning or understanding is valuable. It exposes falsehoods and moves us closer to truth. A good strategy for overcoming this barrier is to approach analysis with an open mind. Don\u2019t approach analysis thinking\u00a0<em>I will prove this is right<\/em> or <em>I will prove this is false<\/em>. \u00a0Begin analysis by thinking <em>I want to understand this more deeply<\/em>.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203704\/spock-300x222.png\" alt=\"But Spot, You can't account for logic in your worldview\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 2: \u00a0Analysis kills fun.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen studying something intently, people often see flaws or imperfections they hadn\u2019t noticed before. Those imperfections can diminish an analyst\u2019s enjoyment or appreciation of the object. Furthermore, once in the habit of analyzing, some people can\u2019t turn off their analytic instincts. Because intense analysis is hard, it becomes exhausting to run around analyzing everything. Some people avoid analysis because they fear they don\u2019t have the energy for it. To avoid analysis burnout, manage it in small chunks. Don\u2019t try to analyze an artifact in one session. Tackle it in several short sessions with breaks in between. If you find yourself analyzing things beyond your assignment, congratulate yourself on your growing prowess, but remember that sometimes it\u2019s best to turn off the skills before you exhaust them.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-601\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203739\/buzzkill-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Killington Award\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 3: \u00a0Analysis invents meaning.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSome people equate analysis with \u201cspeculation,\u201d \u201cguessing,\u201d or \u201cinferring meaning that isn\u2019t there.\u201d If analysis is done poorly, it can be inaccurate and damaging. The onus is on analysts to support their interpretations with plenty of evidence. Keep in mind that the purpose of analysis is not to present unequivocal truth. Good analysis offers a well-supported interpretation with the aim of convincing the reader that the interpretation is plausible rather than invincible. By supporting your analysis with a variety of solid evidence, you will avoid the criticism that your analysis is mere conjecture.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-602\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203804\/wonka-300x300.png\" alt=\"Tell us another made up story, we're all really interested (wonka)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objective<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize the barriers to analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Analysis is a complex-thinking skill, and all of us put up walls to avoid having to analyze certain situations, ideas, or information. While those barriers can sometimes provide comfort, they can also block us from deeper understanding and appreciation. Below are some common roadblocks to analysis and some strategies for overcoming them.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 904px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 1: \u00a0Analysis might challenge my worldview.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of analysis is to understand something better or more deeply, so as you analyze an idea or issue, your thinking may change and evolve. Deeper learning or understanding is valuable. It exposes falsehoods and moves us closer to truth. A good strategy for overcoming this barrier is to approach analysis with an open mind. Don\u2019t approach analysis thinking\u00a0<em>I will prove this is right<\/em> or <em>I will prove this is false<\/em>. \u00a0Begin analysis by thinking <em>I want to understand this more deeply<\/em>.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203704\/spock-300x222.png\" alt=\"But Spot, You can't account for logic in your worldview\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 2: \u00a0Analysis kills fun.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When studying something intently, people often see flaws or imperfections they hadn\u2019t noticed before. Those imperfections can diminish an analyst\u2019s enjoyment or appreciation of the object. Furthermore, once in the habit of analyzing, some people can\u2019t turn off their analytic instincts. Because intense analysis is hard, it becomes exhausting to run around analyzing everything. Some people avoid analysis because they fear they don\u2019t have the energy for it. To avoid analysis burnout, manage it in small chunks. Don\u2019t try to analyze an artifact in one session. Tackle it in several short sessions with breaks in between. If you find yourself analyzing things beyond your assignment, congratulate yourself on your growing prowess, but remember that sometimes it\u2019s best to turn off the skills before you exhaust them.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-601\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203739\/buzzkill-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Buzz Killington Award\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 655px;\"><strong>Barrier 3: \u00a0Analysis invents meaning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some people equate analysis with \u201cspeculation,\u201d \u201cguessing,\u201d or \u201cinferring meaning that isn\u2019t there.\u201d If analysis is done poorly, it can be inaccurate and damaging. The onus is on analysts to support their interpretations with plenty of evidence. Keep in mind that the purpose of analysis is not to present unequivocal truth. Good analysis offers a well-supported interpretation with the aim of convincing the reader that the interpretation is plausible rather than invincible. By supporting your analysis with a variety of solid evidence, you will avoid the criticism that your analysis is mere conjecture.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 278px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-602\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2097\/2017\/08\/02203804\/wonka-300x300.png\" alt=\"Tell us another made up story, we're all really interested (wonka)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-599\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Overcoming Barriers to Analysis. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Karen Forgette. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: University of Mississippi. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section>","protected":false},"author":15005,"menu_order":5,"template":"","meta":{"_candela_citation":"[{\"type\":\"original\",\"description\":\"Overcoming Barriers to Analysis\",\"author\":\"Karen Forgette\",\"organization\":\"University of Mississippi\",\"url\":\"\",\"project\":\"\",\"license\":\"cc-by-sa\",\"license_terms\":\"\"}]","CANDELA_OUTCOMES_GUID":"3a32e00a-73f2-4fd4-af08-b219547914f9, 83503af3-8a07-4a47-b09e-6f979dfc8639","pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-599","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":589,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15005"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":996,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/599\/revisions\/996"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/589"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/599\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=599"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=599"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/irsc-english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}