Research Degree Graduate Qualities (how to achieve them)

To achieve RDGQ 4, the research degree graduate:

can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a researcher within a particular discipline or professional area and within wider but related areas.

Generic indicators

A research degree graduate will:

• demonstrate intellectual independence and be able to work in a self-directed way
• be able to formulate solutions in dialogue with peers, clients and others
• take a role as recognised leader or consultant in a team situation
• be able to work with and within a research team towards defined outcomes
• be able to negotiate and handle conflict.

Developing and demonstrating this RDGQ

This section refers to collaborative activities such as:

• team research
• group supervision
• shared writing projects and publication
• working with industry or community partners
• teaching
• refereeing
• networking.

Autonomous activities can be demonstrated in:

• sole authored publications and presentations
• successful completion of the research proposal, thesis and ethics proposal
• managing time, resources, supervisors, research partners effectively
• activities undertaken to support your accomplishment of the above.