SIP lecture session 2.
TASK:
⟶ In your pairs, half an hour to: ⟶Describe / share your data collection method with you partner. ⟶What “pitfalls” can you spot in each other’s work? What would improve it? Think about order of questions, syntax, clarity, scaffolding…
OUTPUT:
When piloting the questionnaire, I didn’t have a full questionnaire to use, although I had some thoughts around the types of questions I’d like to ask and a provisional layout/order for those, which is shared in the session:
Positive:
| Feedback | Action |
| So far the questionnaire looks neat and questions seem thought through with particular relevance to research topic. If this is maintained in the final data collection tool, this will help build a clear picture/story in relation to research question | Maintain neat visual aesthetic and clarity with questions order when making refinements |
Constructive:
| Feedback | Action |
| Could broaden the scope of answers on likert/scale questions | Broaden scope of answers from 3 to 5 different types of answers |
| Obscurity with use of double questions, e.g. where I have grouped questions about ‘feedback’ and ‘teaching’ into one question – split them into two questions. | Adjust questions to avoid double referencing and separate into singular questions for ‘teaching’ and ‘feedback’ related questions. |
| Language – the term ‘imposter syndrome’ can seem quite intimidating to readers | Take extra care with wording, omit use of terms ‘imposter syndrome’ and ‘imposter phenomenon’ on data collection tools (Clance 2021, Kaplan 2009). Instead focus on and wording questions around the thoughts and feelings that can be associated with IP without directly referencing the term. |
| Specify if you’re referring to online/in-person teaching/feedback given current COVID climate | Clarify the teaching/feedback context in question e.g. online vs in person, written vs verbal etc. |
References
- Bell, J. (2010) Doing your research project: A guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
- Clance, P. (2021) Email to Stephanie Martindale, 6th March 2021.
- Clance, P. (2013) Imposter Phenomenon. Available at: https://paulineroseclance.com/impostor_phenomenon.html
- Kaplan, K. (2009) Unmasking the impostor. Nature, 459(21): 468-469. doi: 10.1038/nj7245-468a.