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Communication of research knowledge

This is the sixth of the Research Degree Graduate Qualities.

6. communicates effectively as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading member of the community.

 

Introduction

The sixth generic quality involves communicating effectively as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading member of the community. Effective communication means that the higher degree by research student should be able to disseminate research findings within the broad research discipline, both orally and in writing (see Research writing and Research publication), as well as being able to translate the substance of research findings to the public.

For this to be achieved the research student should participate in relevant research-in-progress seminars and professional conferences, whether they are school or discipline based, national or international. There will be a requirement to present at least once a year at such a venue. Secondly, the research student will be required, at least from the second year (equivalent full time), to attempt a relevant research publication either alone or in conjunction with the supervisor or others.

It should be made clear that there is no requirement for achieving publication, particularly not in a refereed journal. It is recognised that many factors can prevent or delay actual publication. The research student is required to work towards publication, especially from the second year of enrolment (equivalent full time).

This quality will be assessed by reports made in the reviews of progress and, summatively, in the Final Review of Progress on seminars attended, conference papers presented and publications in academic journals, either achieved or in progress. It will also be formally assessed within the thesis itself since examiners will be asked to take effective communication into account.
 

Generic indicators

A research degree postgraduate will:

UniSA resources

ATN LEAP Program is a resource for postgraduate research students (and their supervisors) at universities in the Australian Technology Network, which 'gives you the opportunity to improve your employment skills while you study'. Contact Graduate Studies Office for more information.

 

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