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Evidence of research
Peer reviewed publications of research based or theoretical manuscripts, and
peer reviewed presentation of papers are the usual outcomes of research.
Evidence of research also includes the publication of a textbook that analyses
Peer reviewed grant awards are often associated with such research, and
constitute an important aspect of peer assessment. However, the value of such
grants is reduced if there are no peer reviewed outputs or products from the
research. In some disciplines, external funding is necessary for the conduct and
support of the research and the ability to maintain funding over time is an
important recognition of the quality of the research program.
Research includes pilot studies and exploratory studies; however, research does
not include activities such as preparation for teaching, administrative and
educational assessments and reports, general purpose of routine data collection,
standardization and routine testing, feasibility studies. Quality assurances
studies, performance reviews within normal educational requirements, or
activities taken by the University for administrative or operational reasons are not
considered as research activities.