Enhancing Critical Analysis in Research Through Reflective Writing

Hanrahan, Mary U. (1998) Enhancing Critical Analysis in Research Through Reflective Writing. In: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 29 November - 3 December, 1998, Adelaide, Australia.

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Abstract

Critical reflection is seen as an integral part of research, particularly action research. This may take the form of group discussion among collaborative researchers who also act as critical friends. However, group processes are complex and critical thinking of the kind expected in PhD theses, is not guaranteed. Another way is through personal journal writing, but because of its personal nature, the methodology of critical reflective writing remains a mystery to many potential users. This paper represents a case study of the many forms of personal writing used by the author to develop and change her thinking over the course of her PhD.

ID Code:	1112
Item Type:	Conference Paper
Additional URLs :	http://www.aare.edu.au/98pap/abs98.htm
Keywords :	reflection, writing, research, PhD, critical thinking, action research, research methodology
Subjects:	Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > EDUCATION (130000) > OTHER EDUCATION (139900) > Education not elsewhere classified (139999) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > LANGUAGES COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (200000) > LANGUAGE STUDIES (200300) > Language Studies not elsewhere classified (200399) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES (220000) > PHILOSOPHY (220300) > Philosophy not elsewhere classified (220399) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > EDUCATION (130000) > SPECIALIST STUDIES IN EDUCATION (130300) > Specialist Studies in Education not elsewhere classified (130399)
Divisions:	QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Education
Copyright Owner :	Copyright 1998 Australian Association for Research in Education
Copyright Statement :	Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Deposited On:	19 May 2005
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2008 12:22

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