28. Week 2 Self-Reflective Assignment

About this lesson

Welcome to Module 2.14 of the Research Ethics Foundations series! This video provides an overview of your Week 2 self-reflective writing assignment: a structured opportunity to integrate key concepts from this week's modules, including research ethics, literature review methodologies, research question development, and theoretical frameworks.

What You’ll Learn in This Module

• Purpose of the self-reflective assignment
• Structure, format, and reflection sections
• Key evaluation criteria and how to meet them
• How to apply CITI training insights and ethical frameworks
• Tips for linking theory, research methods, and ethics in your reflection

Assignment Overview

Purpose

• Connect ethical principles to real-world research
• Reflect on literature review methodology selection
• Practice formulating and refining research questions
• Apply theoretical frameworks
• Explore ethical challenges in your field

Structure

• 2 to 3 double-spaced pages in APA 7th edition format
• Three main reflection sections
• Integration of CITI training and course concepts

Evaluation Criteria

• Ethical understanding and application
• Critical thinking in review method selection
• Research question quality and theoretical alignment
• Clear writing and proper APA formatting

Who Should Watch This Video

• Students completing Week 2 of a research ethics or methods course
• Learners preparing reflective writing in public health or social sciences
• Graduate students developing research proposals
• Anyone practicing structured academic reflection

Lesson notes

Full written notes for this lesson are in production. Until they publish, watch the video above and use the summary on this page as your study guide.