User:Innolab8/Learning Outcomes/8. Definition and achievement of specific learning outcomes developed in the module in conjunction with the Module Convenor and Academic Advisor

8.1. Introduction

The learning outcomes in this module have been developed with the guidance of my advisor, supervisor and the graduate research faculty. I have successfully achieved the outcomes of this doctoral research skills portfolio. Nevertheless, I will continue to improve and update my research progress.

8.2. Personal strengths


 * Advisor availability and promptness in providing guidance
 * Good understanding of the gaps in the branding literature
 * Good planning and organising skills
 * Persistence and determination
 * Self-motivated and determination to address issues

8.3. Personal weaknesses


 * Academic writing skill requires improvement.
 * Analytical skill requires improvement

8.4. Addressing weaknesses


 * Continuous improvement and identification of weaknesses

Learning objective 8 achieved


 * I am able to recognise and validate research problems
 * I am able to develop the research questions and purpose statements
 * I have understand a range of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate applications within one’s research field
 * I am able to compare and evaluate a range of methodologies and methods in terms if their use and application
 * I am have design a research plan apposite to a particular research question
 * I am able to communicate research plans and potential outcomes effectively
 * I am have develop a strategy to successfully acquire the research generic skills

Reflection:

Throughout my researching development and learning process, I have developed a strategy to further improve and to develop my research skills so as to ensure a successful research outcome. A plan is develop to ensure that I have developed my research generic skills. In order to identify areas that I need improvement, I have conducted a self- evaluation to examine my areas of strengths and weaknesses. After identifying my weaknesses, I realise that my knowledge in some research areas is not sufficient. Thereafter, I constantly look out for courses that can address my areas of weaknesses. In addition, my advisor and supervisors also recommend me to look a number of self- development books, articles and workshops to improve my skills. For instance, the book titled Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates is especially useful for me to develop a critical approach in writing a literature. Furthermore, UC graduate research faculty has a number of research skills support, training, workshops and online resources that I find them very useful in enhancing my research skills. I have acquired a lot of knowledge and skills that I can apply in my research study. The higher degree research process has enabled me to develop and acquired the research skills to achieve the learning outcome of the degree. Furthermore, I have received a lot of support from the graduate research office in supporting me with training, workshops and online learning resources. I will continue to seek guidance from my advisor and supervisors in areas that I need assistance and advice. Moreover, whenever I face with any challenge due to lack of knowledge, I will identify the relevant courses available to improve my knowledge and skills. In doing so, the weaknesses that I have identified during my research journey will be addressed, from the guidance of my advisor and supervisors, through relevant training, online course, and other learning resources. This learning progress will be continuous and is part of my continuous research skills improvement and self-development. Finally, I specifically find that reflection is very helpful in my learning journey. It helps me to think and analysis what I have done in the past and what I have acquired recently or how I can complete a task differently. In sum, this is a very enriching and fruitful journey. I have picked up many research and self- development skills for continuous self-improvement, and these have become part of my life.