Research & Learning Resources’ role in supporting the development of research skills

Who are Research & Learning Resources?

Portfolio holder for Research – Nigel Cass

Joint statement of the skills training requirements for research students Developed in 2001 by the UK Research Councils in conjunction with the UK GRAD Programme and the HE sector Framework adopted in 2004 by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for the assurance of academic quality and standards in higher education, Section 1: Postgraduate research programmes Used to map provision of training courses against the Roberts’ recommendations Listed in Hull’s Postgraduate Training Scheme manual

The ability to – “design and execute systems for the acquisition and collation of information through the effective use of appropriate resources and equipment”

OR ANDNOT

The ability to- “identify and access appropriate bibliographical resources, archives, and other sources of relevant information”

The information environment

The ability to – “use information technology appropriately for database management, recording and presenting information”

Presenting information

The ability to – “analyse critically and evaluate one’s findings and those of others”

Inherent in our skills sessions at UG and PG levels.

How can Research & Learning Resources best support the development of research skills? We welcome your views.