tailieunhanh - Assessing Research

Key findings were that the overwhelming majority of participants thought research should be assessed using a system based on peer review; that there was a strong desire for a system with clear rules and transparent procedures; and that there was a need for improved systems to assess inter- and multi-disciplinary research work. | RAND Assessing Research The Researchers View Steven Wooding Jonathan Grant Prepared for the Higher Education Funding Council for England RAND Europe The research described in this report was prepared for the Higher Education Funding Council for England. ISBN 0-8330-3480-4 The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. RAND is a registered trademark. Copyright 2003 RAND Corporation All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval without permission in writing from RAND. Published 2003 by the RAND Corporation 1700 Main Street . Box 2138 Santa Monica CA 90407-2138 1200 South Hayes Street Arlington VA 22202-5050 201 North Craig Street Suite 202 Pittsburgh PA 15213-1516 RAND URL http To order RAND documents or to obtain additional information contact Distribution Services Telephone 310 451-7002 Fax 310 451-6915 Email order@ Contents Executive Key Aim and Mechanism of Task 1 - High Quality Research What is it And how should it be assessed .12 The Task 2 - The Four Basic Assessment Systems How do they Measure up .20 The Tasks 3 4 - Building a Better System Implementation and The Preferred Kernel Suggested Modifications to Expert Implementation of the New What Could Go Wrong with the New Hoped for Changes in UK Appendix A - Volume II Annex A - Information on .