Title: Commonly known, commonly not known, totally unknown: a framework for students becoming researchers
Abstract: Abstract Providing undergraduate students with research experience has been asserted as a way of reinventing university education. This assertion lacks both substantial empirical evidence and a coherent theoretical framework. In this paper, the authors consider both research and theory relating to undergraduate research and present the Research Skill Development framework, which can be used to both chart and monitor students’ research skill development. An example is given of the practical application of this framework, together with associated preliminary research findings. Further related research directions are also suggested. I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious. – Albert Einstein Acknowledgements Many thanks to Brad Wuetherick (University of Alberta), Ursula McGowan and Geoffrey Crisp (University of Adelaide), and three Journal reviewers, for reviewing drafts of this paper. A special thanks to Eleanor Peirce and Mario Ricci (Academics in Human Biology, University of Adelaide) for their practical collaboration in developing the RSD framework. Notes 1. The RSD framework is available at www.adelaide.edu.au/clpd/rsd 2. Human Biology and other disciplines’ marking criteria are available at the web address above. 3. Join the discussion on coursework RSD at the wiki discussion page. Navigate through the address above.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-10-26
Language: en
Type: article
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