RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK[1]

Mapping of research student training organised by RDCS against the RDF

Domain A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities
This domain relates to the knowledge and intellectual abilities and abilities to do research
Sub-domain A1
Knowledge-base / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students (examples of relevant training)
1. Subject knowledge / The area of research, the advances within it and its relationships with other research areas / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Reading Research Critically
Research Design
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Qualitative methods 1-3
Quantitative methods 1-3
Mixed Methods 1-2
Data collection & Qualitative analysis 1-2
Epigeum:
Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
Research Methods in Literature Review
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects.
Sub-domain A1
Knowledge-base / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
2. Research methods - theoretical knowledge / The methods and experimental techniques appropriate for research design, knowledge
Sources of information, bibliographic software and other information technologies / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Research Design
Reading Research Critically
Quantitative methods 1-3
Qualitative methods 1-3
Mixed Methods 1-2
Data collection & Qualitative analysis 1-2
Ref Works – Getting Started
Ref Works – Existing Users
Nvivo
Epigeum:
Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities Research Methods in Literature Review
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research Integrity
3. Research methods – practical application / Literacy and numeracy skills and language abilities appropriate for research application / Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Cross-faculty research training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Sub-domain A1
Knowledge-base / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
3. Research methods – practical application (continued) / Reading Research Critically
Research Design
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Qualitative methods 1-3
Quantitative methods 1-3
Mixed Methods 1-2
Data Collection & Qualitative Analysis 1-2
Epigeum:

Literature Review

Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
Research Methods in Literature Review
4. Information seeking / Makes original contributions to knowledge / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Reading Research Critically
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Epigeum:
Literature Review
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences.
Sub-domain A1
Knowledge-base / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
5. Information literacy and Management / Identifies, applies and develops methods and experimental techniques appropriate for research projects /

Cross-faculty research training programme (all sessions relevant)

Epigeum:

Literature Review
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences.
6. Languages / Conducts effective and comprehensive information searches / Stage 1 Induction (library session)
7. Academic literacy and numeracy / Records, manages and handles information / data using appropriate bibliographic software and other information technologies / Ref Works – Getting Started
Ref Works – Existing Users
Nvivo
Statistics
SPSS
Sub-domain A2
Cognitive abilities / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Analysing / Analyses and evaluates findings using appropriate methods / Cross-faculty training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Reading Research Critically
Research Design
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Qualitative methods 1-3
Quantitative methods 1-3
Mixed Methods 1-2
Data collection & Qualitative analysis 1-2
Publishing your research
Mathematical / Analytical tool training:
Statistics
SPSS
Nvivo
Epigeum:
Research Methods in the Sciences,
Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
Getting Published in the Sciences
2. Synthesising / Thinks originally, independently and critically; develops theoretical concepts / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Sub-domain A2
Cognitive abilities / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
2. Synthesising (continued) / Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
3. Critical thinking / Critically synthesises information from diverse sources / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Epigeum:
Literature Review
4. Evaluating / Evaluates progress, impact and outcomes of research /

Cross-faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
5. Problem solving / Recognises and validates problems; formulates and applies solutions to a range of research problems / Cross-faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Sub-domain A3
Creativity / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Inquiring mind / Develops new ways of working; has novel ideas and realises their potential / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
2. Intellectual insight / Identifies new trends; creates new opportunities / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
3. Innovation / Develops convincing and persuasive arguments to defend research / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
4. Argument construction / Takes intellectual risks; challenges the status quo / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Sub-domain A3
Creativity / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
5. Intellectual risk / Takes a creative, imaginative and inquiring approach to research
Is open to new sources of ideas / Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Domain B Personal effectiveness

The personal qualities and approach to be an effective researcher

Sub-domain B1
Personal qualities /
Sub-domain summary
/ Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students

1. Enthusiasm

/ Approaches research with enthusiasm, passion and confidence /

Stage 2A: Presentations

2. Perseverance / Is resilient and perseveres in the face of obstacles /

Stage 1: Induction

Stage 2A: Presentations
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Stage 3: Preparing for the viva
Cross faculty research training programme:

Reading Research Critically

Research Design

Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
The Mindful Researcher
Epigeum:
Getting Published in the Arts
Getting Published in the Sciences

3. Integrity

/ Is self-reflective; seeks ways to improve performance and strives for research excellence / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Sub-domain B1
Personal qualities /
Sub-domain summary
/ Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
3. Integrity (continued) / Epigeum:
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research Integrity
4. Self- confidence / Is pro-active, independent, self-reliant and takes responsibility for self and others / Project Management
Designing Your Research Poster
5. Self-reflection / Shows integrity / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
The Mindful Researcher
Epigeum:
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research integrity
6. Responsibility / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Epigeum:
Research Integrity
Domain B Personal effectiveness

The personal qualities and approach to be an effective researcher

Sub-domain B2
Self-management /

Sub-domain summary

/ Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students

1. Preparation and prioritisation

/ Anticipates and responds to directions and trends in research / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Reading Research Critically
Research Design
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Qualitative methods 1-3
Quantitative methods 1-3

Mixed Methods 1-2

Epigeum:
Research Methods in the Sciences
Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Research Methods in the Arts and Humanities
Research Methods in Literature Review
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research Integrity
2. Commitment to research / Plans, prioritises and conducts research in proactive way /

Project Management

Sub-domain B2
Self-management /

Sub-domain summary

/ Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
2. Commitment to research(continued) / Designing your Research Poster
Stage 2A: Presentations
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Ref Works – Getting Started
Ref Works – Existing Users
Epigeum:
Getting Published in the Arts
Getting Published in the Science

3. Time management

/ Delivers research projects and results on time and effectively / Project Management
4. Responsiveness to change / Develops awareness of, and helps to achieve, work-life balance for self and colleagues / Project Management
The Mindful Researcher
5. Work-life balance / Has a strategic approach to research
Has focus, commitment and ambition
Is flexible and responsive to change / Project Management
Sub-domain B3
Professional and career development / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Career management / Career and employment opportunities inside and outside academia / Planning your Career
2. Continuing professional
development / Teaching and Learning in Practice
Annual Research Student Conference
Writing and Presenting Conference Papers
Opportunities for Publishing
Cross faculty research training programme:
Communicating your Research 1:
Engaging with the Public, Interviews with the media.
Communicating your Research 2:
Publishing and evidencing the impactof your research.
3. Responsiveness to
opportunities / Takes ownership of and manages professional development / Teaching and Learning in Practice
Project Management
Designing Your Research Poster
Annual Research Student Conference
4. Networking / Shows commitment to continuing professional development and enhancing employability / Annual Research Student Conference
Writing and Presenting Conference Papers
Sub-domain B3
Professional and career development / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
5. Reputation and esteem / Maintains and develops relevant skills set and experience in preparation for a wide range of opportunities within and outside academia Actively networks for professional and career purposes and seeks to enhance research reputation and esteem / Annual Research Student Conference
Domain C Research Governance and Organisations
The knowledge of the standards, requirements and professionalism to do research.
Sub-domain C1
Professional Conduct / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Health and Safety / Health and safety issues, confidentiality and ethical requirements of his/her research field / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Epigeum:
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research integrity
2. Ethics and principles and
sustainability / The legal requirements and regulations relating to the area of research and the research environment
The principles of intellectual property rights (IPR) and copyright issues, as they relate to
research, its commercialisation and dissemination / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Cross-faculty research training programme:
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Research Ethics 1
Research Ethics 2
Epigeum:
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Intellectual Property Rights
Research Integrity
Sub-domain C1
Professional Conduct / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
3. Legal requirements / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
4. IPR and copyright / Organisational and professional requirements and environmental impact of research / Epigeum:
Intellectual Property Rights
5. Respect and confidentiality / The concept of corporate social responsibility / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Epigeum:
Ethics 1 – Good Research Practice
Ethics 2 – Working with Human Subjects
Research Integrity
6. Attribution and co-authorship / Epigeum:
Research Integrity
7. Attribution and co-authorship / Respects, acknowledges and attributes the contribution of others
Seeks to protect, where appropriate, the intellectual assets arising from research and to maximise the wider value of research findings
Acts with professional integrity in all aspects of research governance
Uses institutional/organisational resources responsibly and appropriately
Seeks ways of working in a sustainable manner
Respects, upholds and meets professional standards and requirements / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Cross-faculty research training programme:
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Research Ethics 1
Research Ethics 2
Epigeum:
Research Integrity
Sub-domain C2
Research management / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Research strategy / The contribution of research to the health of disciplines and institutional missions / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Introduction to methodology and philosophy of social science research
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
2. Project planning and delivery / Project management tools and techniques / Project Management
Epigeum:
Managing Your Supervisor
3. Risk Management / Applies appropriate project management tools and techniques
Sets goals and plans and manages resources to deliver results
Effectively assesses and manages risks
Evaluates the effectiveness of research projects / Project Management
Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Sub-domain C3
Finance, funding & resources / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Income and funding / The requirement for research income generation and financial management / Introduction to research funding
2. Financial management / Not currently covered
3. Infrastructure & resources / Not currently covered
Domain D Engagement, influence and impact
This domain relates to the knowledge of the standards, requirements and professional conduct that are needed for the effective management of research.
Sub-domain D1
Working with others
/ Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Collegiality / Actively works in an inclusive, respectful and constructive way with colleagues, stakeholders and research users / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Epigeum:
Research Ethics 1
Research Ethics 2
2. Team working / Recognises and acknowledges the contribution of others and own part in team success / Epigeum: Research Integrity
3. People management / Builds relationships in academic and commercial contexts; approachable and interacts constructively with others; manages expectations / Annual Research Student Conference
Epigeum: Managing Your Supervisor
4. Supervision and resolves conflict / Epigeum: Managing Your Supervisor
5. Mentoring / Supervises, mentors and develops the potential of less experienced researchers and colleagues through support and advice / Not covered
6. Influence & Leadership / Leads, motivates and influences where appropriate; persuades through listening and convincing discussion / Epigeum: Managing Your Supervisor
Sub-domain D1
Working with others / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
7. Collaboration / Builds and sustains collaborative relationships and works pro-actively to create and develop knowledge with a range of stakeholders including researchers, funders and users of research / Stage 2A: Presentations
Annual Research Student Conference
8. Equality & diversity / Respects the inclusive and collegial manner in which researchers conduct relationships within and beyond academia
Recognises the potential for working in sustained partnerships with a range of stakeholders to generate new ideas, insights and maximise the potential for wider societal and economic impact
Respects individual difference and diversity / Cross faculty research training programme:
Research as a contribution to academic and professional practice
Annual Research Student Conference
Sub-domain D2
Communication & dissemination / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Communication methods / Appropriate communication and dissemination mechanisms for different audiences
The importance of engaging in the processes of publication and dissemination of research results and impacts / Stage 2A: Presentations
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Designing your Research Poster
Annual Research Student Conference (presenting posters and papers)
Writing and Presenting Conference Papers
Opportunities for Publishing
Epigeum:
Getting Published in the Arts
Getting published in the Sciences
2. Communication media / Communicates effectively in both written and oral modes with a range of audiences formally and informally through a variety of different methods / Stage 2A: Presentations
Stage 2B: Academic Writing
Designing your Research Poster
Annual Research Student Conference (presenting posters and papers)
Writing and Presenting Conference Papers
Opportunities for Publishing
Cross-faculty research training programme:
Communicating your Research 1:
Engaging with the Public, Interviews with the media.
Communicating your Research 2:
Publishing and evidencing the impact of your research.
Sub-domain D2
Communication & dissemination / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
3. Publication techniquesand media / Actively engages in publication and dissemination of research results and impacts / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Communicating your Research 1:
Engaging with the Public, Interviews with the media.
Communicating your Research 2:
Publishing and evidencing the impact of your research.
Epigeum:
Getting Published in the Arts
Getting published in the Sciences
Sub-domain D3
Engagement & Impact / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
1. Teaching / The social and ethical implications of research, and public attitudes to these issues / Introduction to Research Ethics & Integrity
Annual Research Student Conference
2. Public engagement / The range of mechanisms to support knowledge transfer and maximise the impact of research in academic, economic and societal contexts / Designing Your Research Poster
Cross-faculty research training programme:
Communicating your Research 1: Engaging with the Public, Interviews with the media.
Communicating your Research 2: Publishing and evidencing the impact of your research.
3. Enterprise / Epigeum:
Intellectual Property Rights
4. Policy / Engages with and shares research through research-informed and student-focused teaching / Teaching and Learning in Practice
5. Society and culture / Contributes to increasing public awareness, engagement and understanding of research and associated impacts / Cross-faculty research training programme:
Communicating your Research 1: Engaging with the Public, Interviews with the media.
Communicating your Research 2: Publishing and evidencing the impact of your research.
Disseminating your research and evidencing the impact of your research
Sub-domain D3
Engagement & Impact / Sub-domain summary / Training organised by RDCS for postgraduate research students
6. Global citizenship / Identifies innovative trends, ideas and applications; is enterprising and entrepreneurial within and beyond academia.
Works collaboratively with all stakeholders to create, develop and exchange research knowledge to influence and benefit policy development, society and the economy; seeks new outlets and promotes the application of research in innovative ways.
Appreciates and works with diversity and difference in research and education.
Values the contribution of research to teaching and teaching to research.
Recognises the importance of accountability of research with regard to social and economic impacts, internationalisation and global citizenship. / Not covered for postgraduate research students

6 August 2012