The contexts for initiating and co-ordinating research include:
Preparation of a range of data:
Policy making
Strategic planning
Marketing
Service development and delivery
Initiating and co-ordinating research will be carried out within requirements established by:
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisational mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include:
The size and nature of the research sample, i.e. who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Effectiveness of the research will be based on:
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include:
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment - e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment, etc.
Funding proposals will include:
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include:
Government - State and Federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include:
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding
The contexts for initiating and co-ordinating research include:
Preparation of a range of data:
Policy making
Strategic planning
Marketing
Service development and delivery
Initiating and co-ordinating research will be carried out within requirements established by:
Research codes of ethics and protocols
Organisational mission, outcomes and objectives
Organisation's program standards
State and commonwealth legislation
Key stakeholders
Criteria to assess the research proposal will include:
The size and nature of the research sample, i.e. who and how many will be researched
Research methods
Purpose of research and for whom
The human, financial and physical resources required
The nature and scope of the information to be gathered
The timetable
Effectiveness of the research will be based on:
The value of its usefulness
The feasibility of implementing the recommendations
The findings of previous and current research
Available time and resources
The value of the information and data
The quality and credibility of the methodology
Resources will include:
Specialist researchers
Funding
Previous research data written, oral and audio-visual sources
Equipment - e.g. computer, electronic recording equipment, etc.
Funding proposals will include:
Submissions
Tenders
Expressions of interest
Sponsorship
Fee for service
Contracting
Funding sources can include:
Government - State and Federal
Philanthropic agencies
Private business and sponsorship
Bequests, donations and other private grants
Money raised by fundraising events
Sale of resources
Support and promotion will include:
The promotion and dissemination of information about the benefits of the research
Organisation of meetings/forums for broader involvement and interaction with stakeholders
Recruitment of people with research skills and experience
Recruitment of resources and funding