Description

The systematic creation of new knowledge by data gathering, innovation, experimentation, evaluation and dissemination. The determination of research goals and the method by which the research will be conducted. The active participation in a community of researchers; communicating formally and informally through digital media, conferences, journals, books and seminars.

Level 2

• Within given research goals, assists in selection and review of credible and reliable resources.
• Searches for relevant material using specialised websites and sources, reads relevant articles to update knowledge of the relevant field.
• Reports on work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality.
• Curates, under guidance, a personal collection of relevant material.

Level 3

• Within given research goals, builds on and refines appropriate outline ideas for research, including evaluation, development, demonstration and implementation.
• Applies standard methods to collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
• Creates research reports to communicate research methodology and findings and conclusions.
• Contributes sections of material of publication quality.
• Uses available resources to update knowledge of any relevant field and curates a personal collection of relevant material.
• Participates in research communities.