The presentation discusses the competencies needed in a good researcher.

1. Competencies in a
Good Researcher
Madhavi Dharankar
Asst Prof, School of Education,
YCM Open University, Nashik, MS
dharankar.madhavi@yahoo.com

2. 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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3. Why Research Competencies
• Rigor
• Genuineness
• Authenticity
• Utility
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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. Report Writing
• Maintaining internal consistency through
all the chapters
• Whole research as totatlity
• Writing for publications
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10. Defending the Research
• Presenting your research
– Posters
– Conferences / seminars
• Speaking logically
• PowerPoint presentations
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11. 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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12. 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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13. Thank you
Discussions!!!
Questions???
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