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OPD_05: Complete Researcher Launchpad Action Research

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The key is.... Kolb's learning cycle... PLAN > ACTION > REFLECT > CONCLUDE > PLAN (action research)

OPD_05: Honey and Mumford Learner Types Questionnaire

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Honey and Mumford Learning Styles Questionnaire  https://resources.eln.io/honey-mumford-learner-types-1986-questionnaire-online/ As part of the complete researcher launchpad we were given the task of completing the Learning Styles questionnaire. The exercise was a tool to reveal where our learning style is strong and therefore how we learn best, plus to reveal where we are weak and action points to strengthen those areas to become a well rounded researcher. My scores revealed a very strong preference for 'activist', next was 'pragmatist' and the weaker areas were 'reflector' and 'theorist'. Below are the action points that I've taken from the suggestions in the questionnaire...now printed off and on the wall above my computer! reflector ponder alternatives - always identify and actively consider at least three possibilities theorist set some specific objectives and influence events in light of the desired outcome. Be more purposeful a...

OPD_05: The Complete Researcher launchpad - IRON TRIANGLE

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A  PhD is a project. Research isn't! Iron triangle of project management... The three parameters below limit or enable quality... Diagrams drawn and provided by Tracey Stead Schedule (Time)    i)  what is the end (Viva) date? Write it on the wall now! How many days? ii)  what are the deadlines or immediate horizons? Upgrade? TMC? Literature Review? Thesis? Viva? iii) ask other PhD research students to share their experience of timelines and allowances for pilots,testing, public engagement etc Cost (Resources) i)   previous information and data ii)  people iii) money iv) equipment/facilities Scope (function) of a PhD What does it need to do? What's the output? What does it look like? Thesis? Expectations? Papers & Reports Films Good scoping questions.. What? How? Why? Who? When What is good enough?  Use good creative thinking to 'limit' PhD - and to NOT keep adding to the scope. Kno...