Reviewing Own Performance

Reviewing Own Performance

Understanding the Process

• Reviewing own performance is a crucial step in the research process.
• It involves analysing the strengths and weaknesses of your work, improving future research tasks.
• It also includes evaluation of the results obtained and if they meet the original objectives.

Self-Assessment

• Self-assessment is a key aspect of reviewing own performance.
• It involves personal reflection on the work’s efficiency, the time management and any difficulties encountered.
• Regular journal entries or research logs can help track progress and challenges.

Feedback from Others

• Gathering feedback from teachers, classmates or mentors can offer a broader perspective on your performance
• Encourage constructive criticism and take on board any suggestions or advice offered.

Reviewing Research Techniques

• Reviewing own performance also includes critically evaluating the research techniques used.
• Consider if the right method was chosen and if there was a better alternative.
• Check how effective your data collection and data analysis methods were.

Ethical Considerations

• Review how well you handled ethical considerations such as obtaining informed consent or maintaining participant’s confidentiality.
• Reflect on any ethical challenges that arose and how they were addressed.

Improvements for Future Research

• Identify any areas for improvement next time you conduct a research project.
• This could include organising your time better, refining research methods, or improving ethical guidelines.

Documenting Performance Review

• Document your performance review thoroughly, summarising strengths, weaknesses, and any actions for improvement.
• The document can then act as a point of reference for future research projects.

Remember, reviewing own performance is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. It is important to continually reflect on how to enhance your research practice.