An Exploration of the Efficacy of Project-based Assessment as a Tool to Promote Basic Research Skills at Undergraduate Level in South African Rural Universities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Tatenda Risinamhodzi ◽  
Courage Matobobo
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Rural Universities

scholarly journals Strategic Technology Management As A Causality To South African Company Performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 815
Author(s):  
Theuns G. Pelser
Keyword(s):  
Technology Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Probability Judgment ◽  
Innovation Strategy ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Johannesburg Stock Exchange ◽  
Performance Dimensions

Cutting edge technology management goes beyond basic research and development (R&D). Increasingly, corporate strategists are making a more precise distinction between “technology” and “technology management.” The main purpose of this study was to develop an empirically derived classification system (taxonomy) for sustaining industry leadership, through the relationships that exist between technology and innovation strategy, technology management and company performance. A non-probability, judgment sample of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) were taken. Seminal research studies were used to identify a set of technology strategy, technology management and innovation strategy dimensions. Four distinct technology factors obtained with the analysis, were proved to positively influence the company performance dimensions and were classified as Control Market Planning, Product Development Intensity, R&D Commitment and Technology Focus factors. As a result a conceptual model has been developed to demonstrate the integrated properties of this new proposed taxonomy of technology and innovation. The results show that strategic technology management choices can significantly affect company performance.

Can we shift more library costs to students?

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-50
Author(s):  
Kirstin Steele
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Opinion Piece ◽  
Library Skills ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of the study is to discuss Questia, a library database that is marketed directly to student users. Design/methodology/approach Opinion piece. Findings From a student’s perspective, Questia is very useful. It would not be a useful addition to undergraduate libraries, even if site licenses are available. Research limitations/implications It would be interesting to design a study to compare library skills of undergraduates who are subscribed to Questia with those who participate in traditional library instruction sessions. Practical implications It is suggested that Questia should be recommended to an undergraduate student who is struggling with basic research skills or who is especially pressed for time. Originality/value There are no scholarly articles discussing Questia after 2012.

Using Calibrated Peer Review to Teach Basic Research Skills

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Marianne S. Bracke ◽  
John G. Graveel
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Calibrated Peer Review

Contextualising the Teaching of Statistics in Political Science

Politics ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine Adeney ◽  
Sean Carey
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Advanced Student ◽  
Form Part ◽  
The Uk

The teaching of quantitative research methods is an integral part of most postgraduate programmes in politics, but less common at undergraduate level. This article explores the extent to which research methods in general, and quantitative research methods in particular, form part of the curricula of Politics departments in the UK. We then discuss an approach for motivating interest in a subject that tends to be unpopular with many students. We recommend an approach that utilises the links between the general quantification of politics with the quantitative study of political phenomena, as well as a combination of basic research methods for all and more advanced student-focused training for some.

scholarly journals Evaluating the effectiveness of postgraduate research skills training and its alignment with the Research Skill Development framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 75-89
Author(s):  
Emma Gyuris ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Assessment Design ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
The Impact

This exploratory research focuses on a one-semester subject designed to facilitate deliberate practice while explicitly aiming to develop postgraduate students’ basic research skills: academic writing and its co-requisite skill, critical thinking. The research considers the alignment of the curriculum and assessment design of the subject ‘Research and Communication Skills for the Natural Sciences’ (SC5055) with the RSD framework. The research then identifies students who benefit most from a focus on the development of research and communication skills. The impact of SC5055 on students’ achievement and their ability to self-evaluate the development of their skills and understanding is also explored.

scholarly journals Do our medical undergraduates need to develop research skills? Assessing perceptions, attitudes and skills of medical undergraduates

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1908
Author(s):  
Neha A. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Core Curriculum ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Background: The development of research capacity at undergraduate level is essential to produce good quality researchers in the long run. The core curriculum must ensure that relevant and appropriate research expertise is attained by all graduates who are then provided with a suitable foundation from which they can develop such specialized research skills as may be required in their careers.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Terna Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai from May 2016- September 2016. All students of second and third year who willingly participated were included in the study. Preformed pretested and validated proforma was used. For checking attitudes a standard attitudes towards research scale was been used which contained 32 questions.Results: 74.9% said that research methodology should be the part of curriculum. 37.7% said that they would like to opt a carrier as a researcher. 70.6% students either identified no opportunities, gave no response or didn’t know about opportunities. Biggest barriers identified were lack of knowledge (36.5%), lack of time (34.7%), lack of infrastructure (25.1%). Correlation coefficients between ATR sub-scales were also calculated.Conclusions: Students’ want to conduct research at undergraduate level and want incorporation of research methodology in curriculum. Lack of knowledge, time and resources are common barriers while opportunities, majority are not aware about it. Though students find research difficult and are anxious about it, they have positive attitude towards conducting research.

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