In this section you will start to reflect on the sources found on the open web search. Watch the video below to learn more about reflexivity and then compose a short written reflection on your web sources.
Reflexivity is the act of examining one's own assumptions, beliefs, and judgement systems. In other words, thinking carefully and critically about how these factors influence your research process. The practice of reflexivity confronts and questions who we are as researchers and how it influences our work.
Reflection is useful when conducting academic research since you will have to think on how the findings fits with your own understanding of a topic. Being able to reflect on something is also an important part of critical thinking and writing because it helps you to question positions or statements found in resources. The key to reflective writing is to be analytical rather than descriptive. And it is useful to remain open minded yet constructive in your criticism.
An optional reading suggestion
Innovation and Reflexivity in the Research Process by After watching the video above, apply the concepts discussed to the web resources you found in the previous steps.
Consider the types of reflexivity discussed when composing your response:
Now, write an informal and short reflection piece on the sources you've found so far for your project. Please write a reflection between 300-500 words and share below.