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HABIT 1: BE PROACTIVE Ask around about what has been studied before in your area or topic of interest . Do a horizon and literature scan of previous studies done . A good literature search around the topic of your interest is a prelude to good and
Ask around about what has been studied before in your area or topic
A good literature search around the topic of your interest is a prelude to good and relevant research.
Often when embarking on a research project or intervention study we may be caught up in the process of writing up the research proposal, various logistics of conducting the research but often forget to cater to the evaluation or implementation of the research into the real world context. In research, to begin with the end in mind adds a more holistic real–world perspective.
Do some reading and attend some workshops to get your fundamentals
understanding the differences between various types of research including quantitative and
don’t let the inertia deter you from research. Everyone has to start
experience will help you hone your research skills.
Sometimes it’s difficult to carry out research alone. Think win-win and collaborate with other researchers, as the diverse talents and strengths of different researchers may lead to improved outcomes especially when the research is on complex areas /topics, requiring diverse expertise. This, so long as there is good communication, clarity of roles and acknowledgement of the contribution of each of the researchers.
When embarking on any research, we must acknowledge and be transparent about our viewpoints and biases. This is known as the researcher’s ‘reflexivity’ - in qualitative lingo. Once we are able to reflect and understand ourselves better and document it, our
to richer and robust contextual research.
To synergise is to be able to work in harmony with clarity of roles within research projects which are carried out by a team of people/researchers. It calls for respect and communication between team members and not taking each other for granted.
To be a good researcher we must understand the ethical principles, the approaches, the methodology, the purpose of the research, the process as well as holistic research approaches. Sharpening the saw, aka, ‘continuous professional development even in research’ is a continuous process as there is no end to, formal or informal learning, to be better at what we do!