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This requires us to be reflexive about our research:
This requires us to be reflexive about our research:


 
Reflexivity is reflecting, or thinking critically, carefully, honestly and openly, about the research experience and process.
'''Reflexivity is reflecting, or thinking critically, carefully, honestly and openly, about the research experience and process.'''




* '''Constant''' watchfulness and thoughtfulness is necessary
* '''Constant''' watchfulness and thoughtfulness is necessary
* '''Watching oneself''' at the same time as doing the interview or observation
* '''Watching oneself''' at the same time as doing the interview or observation
* Practicing reflexivity '''effectively''' is '''difficult and complex'''
* Practicing reflexivity '''effectively''' is '''difficult and complex'''
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* Installing the researcher’s self at the centre of research, and failing to focus on the research context and participants.
* Installing the researcher’s self at the centre of research, and failing to focus on the research context and participants.


'''2. Reflexivity in research practice'''
== 2. Reflexivity in research practice ==




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* Did you feel that the interview was generating '''reliable''' information? Or were people wary of your questions?
* Did you feel that the interview was generating '''reliable''' information? Or were people wary of your questions?


'''3.Ethics and Reflexivity'''
== 3.Ethics and Reflexivity ==