Research Degree Graduate Qualities (how to achieve them)

RDGQ 4: Autonomous and collaborative research work

RDGQ 4To 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.

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