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The final stage of the research process is to reflect on and evaluate your work. Unbelievable, this stage is one of the most important parts of your research process. You will require time to review and discuss your work with your Supervisor, as well as, look and read critically your EE and improve the quality of the content.
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Take a break between finishing your work and evaluating it. This helps you assess your work more objectively. Begin by asking yourself general questions, like: Have I answered the question? Then, ask more specific questions, like: Are there any spelling mistakes? |
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PMI - Pluses, minuses, improvements
A PMI is a graphic organizer that helps you to evaluate your work by viewing it objectively:
P = pluses: what's good?
M = minuses: what's bad?
I = improvements: what can I do better and how can I improve?
To use this method:
When you've finished your PMI, you'll be able to clearly see the parts of your assignment that need improvement, and also the parts that you've done really well.
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Six Thinking Hats This method helps you to view your work from six different points of view. You ‘wear' one hat at a time and think about your topic from that perspective. It's important to focus on one perspective at a time and give it your full attention:
In the end it doesn't matter which strategy you choose to evaluate your work. As long as you take the time to reflect on what you've done, you're guaranteed to improve your final product. |
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