My interpretation of Interdisciplinary Studies prior to taking this class was very limited, and I was unsure of what was meant by interdisciplinary thinking. I originally thought that it involved the study of various disciplines, but I had no idea of the specific nature of interdisciplinary research or the importance of identifying more than one discipline when doing research. Other classes that I have taken only involved research on topics that were specifically related to that particular discipline.  With what I have learned about this approach to examining and solving problems, examining the key elements and relating them to different disciplines is the major challenge when working on a specific research review.  I find it interesting that now when I read articles or hear news reports relating to research topics that are discussed in my classes, I automatically try to connect those topics to different areas of study.  I feel that I know some of the important steps in beginning the analysis of a complex research problem.  My understanding of interdisciplinarity centers on the effective use of my newly acquired analytical skills to do research utilizing several disciplines and strategies rather than just one in order to work through complex problems and identify deficiencies. Since I am planning to continue to graduate school, it is very important that I have a thorough understanding of research and research analysis, and be able to apply my interdisciplinary understanding and newly acquired analytical skills to my graduate studies.