title: Uses of a research diary: learning reflectively, developing understanding and establishing transparency.
abstract: The author of this paper started a research diary to provide transparency to her study and to help her clarify thoughts and feelings--as well as to acknowledge factors that may have influenced her analysis. She found it helped in her development as a novice phenomenological nurse researcher through creative and critical thinking. She recommends all novice researchers keep a diary.
authors.affiliation: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North East Wales NHS Trust, Wrexham, UK.
authors.forename: Kathryn A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Clarke
mesh_terms: D004282:Documentation; D015399:Nursing Research