Abstract
In keeping with the University guidelines and current literature on the topic this portfolio is an intense and personal document that resembles an autobiography of my professional life. Reflection and analysis form key components of the portfolio development. The task of demonstrating coherence and continuity between publications and projects is an inherent challenge of the portfolio route. I developed this portfolio as a collection of evidence of both the products and processes of learning that attests to my personal and professional development and achievement. The products are demonstrated within my two main projects (Timmins 2002 page 131, Timmins 2005 page 298) and associated publications and international presentations. The process of my learning has been examined and professed through reflection upon these projects and subsequently analysed and presented in the overarching statement. The aim of my portfolio is to provide a reflective overview of these two projects to highlight coherence between projects and identify my unique contribution to knowledge. This thesis reports on the development and use of a framework for reflection that best suited this purpose. I also construct my professional working theory as a result of this critical reflection.
Sigma Membership
Omega Epsilon at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Symptom Management, Reflection, Professional Development
Advisor
Allyson Lypp
Second Advisor
Ruth Norway
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Glamorgan
Degree Year
2006
Recommended Citation
Timmins, Fiona, "Developing a professional working theory through critical reflection" (2023). Dissertations. 505.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/505
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-07-10
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 11011618; ProQuest document ID: 2130308797. The author still retains copyright.