User:Kellie Toohey/Learning Outcomes/6. Communicate research plans and potential outcomes effectively

Strengths


 * Time management
 * Communication
 * Getting tasks complete
 * Planning

Study Weaknesses


 * Communication with the Oncologist who refers the subjects for the study
 * Getting advice from external supervisors in a timely manner
 * Writing skills
 * Statistical experience
 * Required up skilling
 * Personal Weaknesses
 * Statistics
 * Data analysis

Addressing weaknesses

My experience in communication at many levels is strong and has been developed over the past fifteen years. I regularly present at conferences to more than three hundred people; this skill has gradually been built with experience and has helped me find my way into academia. I have the ability to access and talk to people who are much more skilled in their area of expertise and learn and grow from their advice and knowledge. I have also used these skills to seek out and find appropriate and skilled supervisors for my PhD. These skills will help me transfer my ideas for the research project and interpret my supervisor’s ideas for the project and transfer this into a practical study.

A clear, effective and efficient research plan will be derived with a focus on meeting timelines. Having experience in keeping to timelines will allow this project to be complete on time in an effective and efficient manner. My principle supervisor and I have developed a contract (see attached) that the team will sign so that we are all on the same page and are committed to the research outcomes in the PhD. I currently have an open line of communication with my supervisors and they are located just down the hall, this gives me the ability to ensure I am on track and discussion can take place as planned.

Due to my limited knowledge in statistical techniques there is potential for the data to be incorrectly collated, this could potentially be seen as a high rate of error in the analysis. This could be a very high risk to this study if the data is not correctly analysed and controlled. Time, consideration must be given to be able to build these skills effectively. Working closely with supervisors and attending future courses will enable me to build these tools to alleviate this problem. Support will also be required for the writing of the literature review and research proposal document to ensure they are solid documents.