Sunday 2 January 2011

THOUGHTS ON REFLEXIVITY

One thing which I have noticed whilst thinking about and exploring my chosen research topic and researching different research approaches is that often no ultimate correct answer can be achieved because the knowledge gained through research is relative to the individual perspective of the researcher. It is important therefore that the researcher is always aware of this and is self-critical in their work.

I remind myself that I am undergoing the project not to reach any correct answer but to uncover a range of possibilities and deepen not only my own understanding of the given subject but also to provide other practitioners in my field of work with the knowledge gained from completing such a project.

Saturday 1 January 2011

A LITTLE OUT OF ORDER...

This is a little out of order but I have found a couple of old diary entries concerning my research proposal:

1. I am very eager to embark upon the module as it will equip me with the necessary skills and knowledge of research methods vital for a research project which I hope will enable me in turn, to become much more effective in my own working practice. Furthermore, I aim for my findings to assist other practictioners in my field.

I do, admittedly so, feel slightly daunted by some of the tasks ahead of me but I remind myself that at this stage my apprehension is probablybdue to my current lack of understanding about the module.