Effective feedback: Research and record
Written By: Author(s): Tom Sherrington and Sara Stafford
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What's the idea?
Research and record is a type of active feedback that involves students improving the quality of their work by including wider references and/or insight gained through further research.
What does it mean?
Research and record involves encouraging students to develop the scope of their ideas and insight using independent research. This intentionally exposes them to more insights and critical thinking around the subject in question.
What are the implications for teachers?
Students who are used to being guided through information may find independent research challenging initially. Support them by teaching the process explicitly, using examples and modelling. The key is to spark their imagination; research should be a process of wider thought and discovery, not merely fact-seeking.
Avoid search engines where possible and show students, especially older ones, where they can find high-quality, academic reading around your subject. Try providing extracts yourself or
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This article was published in May 2019 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.
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