Research Skills: Self-reflection

An excellent researcher at doctoral or PhD level:

• Makes time to reflect on practice and experience.
• Develops strengths and improves on weak areas.
• Seeks personal feedback.
• Learns from mistakes.

Looking ahead, a doctoral student can aim to become an excellent early-career researcher who:

• Has heightened awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.
• Strives for excellence, seeks and takes personal feedback on performance and acts on it. 

Note: These skills are identified in the UK Researcher Development Framework – where they appear as B1.5 Personal qualities: self-reflection