Competencies in a Good Researcher
Madhavi Dharankar
Asst Prof, School of Education,
YCM Open University, Nashik, MS
Competency and Some related Terms
• Competency: comprises of Skills, Attitudes and Knowledge.
• Capacity: Capacity is the ability to do certain thing.
• Skill: skills forms one component of a COMPETENCE.
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Why Research Competencies
• Rigor
• Genuineness
• Authenticity
• Utility
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Mapping Research Competencies
• Before the topic is finalized
• Before conducting the actual research
• During data collection
• During data analysis
• Report Writing
• Defending the research
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Before the Topic is Finalized
• Critical Review of the Literature
• Use effective search strategies and critical evaluation of the scientific literature
• Identify, critique, and apply strategies for conceptualizing and/or operationalizing research variables.
• Framing a Research Questions
• Write a research grant proposal
• Concept mapping
• Heutogogical competencies
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Before Conducting the Actual Research
• Identify and critique research methods for appropriateness in a given study.
• Use sound and consistent methods to ethically conduct data gathering activities
• Develop appropriate instrument/s for Effective Research
• Identify the points of triangulation/s in data collection
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During Data Collection
• Document related competencies with primary data collection including activities relating to data coding and data Entry
• Data management • Interpersonal skills • Project Management
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During Data Analysis
• Utilize appropriate data analysis techniques consistent with the purpose and design of a study.
• Interpret and synthesize the findings in light of the existing literature and theoretical framework
• Identify relevance for practice and future research
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Report Writing
• Maintaining internal consistency through all the chapters
• Whole research as totatlity
• Writing for publications
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Defending the Research
• Presenting your research– Posters– Conferences / seminars
• Speaking logically
• PowerPoint presentations
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Special Competencies • Collaborative researches
– Creating a vision and setting goals– Delegating responsibilities
• Qualitative research– read between the lines – deal with words– Visual literacy
• Mixed method designs– merge the data – identify the points of explanation and expansion
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Further Questions for Reflection
• Can attempts be made to groom the prospective researchers for such competencies?
• Is there any scope to judge the level of competencies reached by a researcher?
• Can the evaluation criteria be evolved so as to underline these competencies at a more formal level?
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Thank you
Discussions!!!
Questions???
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