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Research practices are made effective and robust when they are informed by reflective learning.

Start by asking what successful reflection and learning would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans. The prompts below are not exhaustive; they are designed to get you thinking. The accompanying resources offer tips and examples to support your planning.

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1. Outcome What does successful reflecting and learning look like in your project?

Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

2. Outputs How will you deliver your outcome?

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

3. Activities What actions are needed to deliver your outputs?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

4. Inputs What financial, human and material resources will you need to deliver your activities?

Who, what, where, when?

Reflecting and learning

Regularly making time to monitor, evaluate and revise your research project helps you to stay focussed and improve your final outcomes. It also produces valuable lessons for your team and the wider research community.

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Reflecting and learning

Research practices are made effective and robust when they are informed by reflective learning.

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