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JSS Audit and

Action Plan
Name_________________________
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Date:

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 Section 1 - Research skills and techniques

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using but feel I but still need to priority for my
this skill need to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

a. I can recognise and

validate problems

b. I can demonstrate
original, independent
and critical thinking,
and the ability to
develop theoretical
concepts

c. I understand relevant
research
methodologies and
techniques and their
appropriate
application within my
research field

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 d. I understand relevant
research
methodologies and
techniques and their
appropriate
application within my
research field

e. I am able to critically
analyse and evaluate
my findings and those
of others

f. I am able to
summarise,
document, report and
reflect on my
progress

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 Section 2 - Research management

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using but feel I but still need priority for my
this skill need to to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

a. I manage projects
effectively through
the setting of
research goals,
intermediate
milestones and
prioritisation of
activities

b. I can design and

execute systems
for the acquisition
and collation of
information through
the effective use of
appropriate
resources and
equipment

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 c. I can identify and
access appropriate
bibliographical
resources, archives,
and other sources
of relevant
information

d. I use information
technology
appropriately for
database
management,
recording and
presenting
information

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 Section 3 - Personal effectiveness

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using this but feel I need but still need to priority for my
skill to improve improve in development.
further certain aspects

a. I have a
willingness and
ability to learn
and acquire
knowledge

b. I am creative,
innovative and
original in my
approach to
research

c. I am flexible
and open-
minded

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 d. I am self-aware
and able to
identify my own
training needs

e. I am self-
disciplined,
motivated, and
thorough

f. I recognise my
own boundaries
and draw
upon/use
sources of
support as
appropriate

g. I show initiative,
work
independently
and am self-
reliant

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 Section 4 - Communication skills

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using this but feel I but still need to priority for my
skill need to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

I can write clearly and

in a style appropriate to
purpose, e.g. progress
reports, published
documents, thesis

I can construct
coherent arguments
and articulate ideas
clearly to a range of
audiences, formally and
informally through a
variety of techniques

I can constructively
defend research
outcomes at seminars
and viva examination

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I contribute to
promoting the public
understanding of my
research field

I effectively support the

learning of others when
involved in teaching,
mentoring or
demonstrating
activities

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 Section 5 - Communication skills

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using this but feel I but still need to priority for my
skill need to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

I can write clearly and

in a style appropriate to
purpose, e.g. progress
reports, published
documents, thesis

I can construct
coherent arguments
and articulate ideas
clearly to a range of
audiences, formally and
informally through a
variety of techniques

I can constructively
defend research
outcomes at seminars
and viva examination

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I contribute to
promoting the public
understanding of my
research field

I effectively support the

learning of others when
involved in teaching,
mentoring or
demonstrating
activities

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 Section 6 - Networking and teamwork

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using this but feel I but still need to priority for my
skill need to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

I am developing and
maintaining co-operative
networks and working
relationships with
supervisors, colleagues
and peers, within my
institution and the wider
research community

I understand my
behaviours and impact
on others when working
in and contributing to
the success of formal
and informal teams

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I listen, give and receive
feedback and respond
perceptively to others

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 Section 7 - Career management

1 - I have 2 - I have 3 - I have 4 - I am an

no some experience of expert and feel
experience experience using this skill that this is not a
of using this but feel I but still need to priority for my
skill need to improve in development.
improve certain aspects
further

I appreciate the need

for and show
commitment to
continued professional
development

I take ownership for and

manage my career
progression, set realistic
and achievable career goals
and identify and develop
ways to improve
employability

I can present my skills,

personal attributes and
experiences through
effective CVs,
applications and

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interviews

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