Research Degree Graduate Qualities (how to achieve them)

To achieve RDGQ 3, the research degree graduate:

is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of research problems.

Generic indicators

A research degree graduate will:

• be able to define researchable questions in the discipline or professional area
• be able to design, select and apply appropriate research methodologies
• initiate creative responses to problems
• deal with complex issues in specialist fields systematically and creatively
• effectively apply intellectual and technological resources and tools to significant research issues.

Developing and demonstrating this RDGQ

This quality refers to your ability to recognise researchable questions and propose novel solutions to them.

Your problem-solving abilities are developed and can be demonstrated in:

• a recognised significant contribution to a field of scholarship (publication, conferral of degree, expert opinion within peer review process)
• knowledge of specific concepts, theories, methods, methodologies, and topic areas (described precisely and related to your research field)
• support activities undertaken in relation to the above.