The Daisy approach

While trying to decide on research questions this Summer for my MI Thesis, I subconsciously used Luker's Daisy method. But as expected from a first-time interdisciplinary researcher (my background is in Engineering, and this is all very new to me), I continue to be a little shaky about whether I actually nailed the questions, and I still wonder if my questions are too broad or too specific - even though I'm almost at the point of submitting my thesis proposal. It came to a point where I had to draw the line and decide that I will not over analyze my research 'interest', and stick to the questions that I currently have. What I struggled with the most was in justifying the importance or relevance of my research questions. Although I found my hook/frame, I continue to be nervous about whether people will really care about what I have to say. While I didn't draw a Venn diagram, I did draw something like a flow chart relating each subject area relevant to my research interest, and came up with at least one 'important' aspect for each box in my flow chart. Then I decided which aspects I wanted to focus on, and created questions related to these aspects. My research interest lies somewhat in the healthcare field, and I struggled to keep my thesis relevant from the perspective of the Faculty of Information. I think my flowchart helped me in remaining focused on the information practice aspect, while treating the healthcare needs as the application of the information practice. Luker's description of the Daisy has given me some confidence in knowing that perhaps I was on the right track, and perhaps my research questions are valid enough!