# Reflection

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The **Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF)** has to be submitted to the IB with your final project. 
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The RPPF asks you to consider the following: 

* **challenges** you have faced during the process, 
* how you **overcame** them
* what you have **learned**.

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| *Image:* [***Kleinheider, Laurenz***](https://unsplash.com/photos/OsC8HauR0e0)***. Unsplash,** 2017.* |
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**Reflection is a constant process** and it helps you to plan and refine your work. It is also important because the RPPF is used to assess **Criterion E: Engagement and Reflection,** which looks at your capacity to evaluate your ideas and decisions as well engage personally with the issues involved.

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Each time you have a **formal** **meeting** with your supervisor you must **keep a record** on the form of your discussion, progress and next steps. The RRPF is provided to **document the discussions** with your supervisor, and this can be done on ManageBac.
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Additionally, you are encouraged to use the **researcher’s reflection space**. Although this is not submitted or formally assessed, it can help you to keep track of your thoughts, like a journal, and prepare for meetings with your supervisor.