With the support of my tutor enabling me to feel confident in my pursuit of nutrition, I began the development of my inquiry questions. By creating a list of potential survey questions (Appendix 3), I was able to condense the interview style into five specific questions upon which to base my research (Appendix 4). Producing these questions helped me focus on my goals for the inquiry.
I had never considered the ethics of my profession thoroughly until this module brought its importance to my attention. Through discussion with my colleagues and special interest group (SIG) I was able to clarify the ethical standards of my profession. It was, however, in speaking with my ballet mistress that an ethos was created and therefore a solid ethical foundation for my professional practice was created (Appendix 5).
Reader 5 provided a range of case studies for me to reflect on the ethics. I had particular interest in the first case where due to a hospital's negligence, many patients unnecessarily died and I decided to refer to the official reports for more information (Appendix 6). From further research into this case I came to the conclusion that there can be no complete separation between personal, professional, organisational and societal ethics, displayed in simple diagram within Reader 5 (Appendix 7). As a result of my exploration of professional morals, I created an ethical checklist that I will be able to use when approaching my inquiry (Appendix 8).
I feel that my new and more detailed understanding of ethical standards has helped me establish a solid foundation upon which my professional inquiry will develop.
The construction of my inquiry depends greatly on resources and methods I use for collecting information on my inquiry subject. Reader 6 suggested the possible tools and through research and a pilot survey I was able to identify which would be best for my inquiry (Appendix 9). On reflection I believe that the survey questions would be better suited for an interview as there is better opportunity to go into more detail.
I joined this course in the hopes of broadening my knowledge of my professional practice. I have since then struggled with my ability to reflect on my own professional and personal experiences. The freedom to explore my inquiry subject has created a feeling of purpose of my work and therefore my reflections.
Appendix 1:
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/competences-and-capabilities.html
Appendix 2:
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/4dcontinued-finding-literature.html
Appendix 3:
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/task-4a-nutritional-health-for-dancers.html
Appendix 4:
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/4a-continued-inquiry-questions.html
Appendix 5:
"To give every member of (company name) a secure and complete understanding of their professional roles. Thus allowing all performances to be the highest standard possible."
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/5b-ethics-of-professional-practice.html
Appendix 6:
http://berniebellp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/5c-case-study-1-mid-staffordshire-nhs.html
Appendix 7:
WBS 3630 Module Reader 5, BAPP Arts
Institute For Work Based Learning
2014-2015
Page 5, Fig 1: Contexts in which ethics operates
Appendix 8:
"Upon thinking about how I am going to approach my Inquiry research I designed the checklist using my own ideas as well those provided in the reader:
- The research proposal must comply with ethical standards and be approved by the Research Ethics Committee.
- To conduct research to the agreed protocol and codes of practice.
- The research data collected must be true to results.
- Those involved in the study must be fully aware of their input and be respected throughout.
- Attention to the confidentially of the results and those involved must be paid.
- The integrity and professional security of those I will be working with must be considered throughout.
- To remain in contact with those that have been involved so as to have clear communication about my intentions with the results for their consent.
- The information given by my the nutritional experts in various interviews must be used to their consent.
- All personal findings from the dancers must be used to their consent.
- During my nutritional experiments, the health of those partaking is of the highest importance.
- To keep my mentor up to date with my findings and research ideas so as to remain compliant with the ethical protocol.
- To be ethically critical about what information is used in terms of their reliability and accuracy.
- To reference the research of others appropriately to avoid plagiarism."
Appendix 9:
