User:Innolab8/Learning Outcomes/6. Ability to communicate research plans and potential outcomes effectively

6.1. Introduction

The ability to communicate an effective research plan is critical to achieve the objectives of the research outcome. The research plan needs to be clear, detail and systematic of what needs to be performed. Similarly, both verbal and written communications of the plan need to be concise and understandable by anyone interested in this research. Therefore, the ability of a research report to communicate effectively to the respective stakeholder is very important.

6.2. Personal strengths


 * Planning
 * Project management
 * Getting task done
 * Presentation skill

6.3. Personal weaknesses


 * Academic writing
 * Time management
 * Statistic Data analysis
 * Basic understanding of qualitative analysis

6.4. Addressing weaknesses


 * Attending Qualitative Research Methods Seminar
 * Attending Nvivo Online workshop
 * Refresher course
 * Self-directed refresher course 1 – Oral presentations
 * Self-directed refresher course 2 – Death by powerpoint

Learning objective 6 achieved


 * I am able to write an appropriate methodology for my research project
 * I am able to communicate ideas clearly

Reflection:

For the past years, I have developed good communication skills when it comes to presenting ideas to others. I regularly present in new product launch to a huge crowd of more than few hundred people and in recent years to a group of students when delivering lectures. With this skill, I will able to communicate efficiently with my advisor on my research ideas and to received advice and guidance from my advisor and supervisors. I am able to use this transferable skill in my research study and to interpret my advisor and supervisors suggested ideas into a realistic research. However, I realised that having a good verbal communication skill is not sufficient as the written communication needs to be as good as a verbal one. In order to develop a clear and realistic research plan, I have to be good in writing academically. To my surprise, when I received the feedback of my written assignment draft, I realised that I was unable to communicate my idea in written form as effectively as I thought. I was rather disappointed with myself. However, I was determined to do something about it. I really appreciated the suggestions and guidance offered by my advisor and supervisors. By following a study plan regime, I am able to address my shortcoming progressive through self-directed learning and from the advice that are given with regards to my academic work. I have seen some good progress and improvement on my work and I will continue to address this shortcoming by regularly practising and working on the received feedback. My advisor and supervisors are very supportive in my learning. They are always available to answer my questions promptly either through emails or videoconferencing. I really appreciate the invaluable time that they have given me. Finally, analysis needs to perform on the data that is being collected and subsequently communicated to the stakeholders. However, due to my basic knowledge and understanding in using analytical tools for evaluation, I would need to improvement my analytical skill so that I can communicate effectively the accurate outcome of the research study. Failure to do so will increase the risk of presenting an inaccurate data analysis report. Therefore, relevant workshops and online training have been identified for additional training. Furthermore, I will work very closely with my advisor and supervisors to identify any of my shortcomings and to address them immediately. This will ensure that I am equipped with the relevant skills to develop and to conduct an effective research.