The steps of the research cycle not only provide a nice structure for reflecting on your approach (or that of others), but also for communicating it with others.
In the research report, you describe your approach in the chapter entitled Approach or Methods.
If you choose a particular approach, for example interviews, look up the pitfalls and best practices for this method. This way you can prevent problems in advance.
If you have done some research, look back on it using the checklist questions. The more you consciously reflect, the more aware you are of what can go wrong. This way you can avoid these problems in your next project.