The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Clarify research brief
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Confirm topic or content to be researched with relevant personnel, including deadlines for completion Completed |
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Identify research and data gathering techniques that best meet the requirements of the brief Completed |
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Discuss research ideas fully and constructively with relevant personnel and identify any implications for research briefs Completed |
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Reach agreement with relevant personnel on the format for presenting research findings Completed |
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Identify issues of a culturally sensitive or legal nature that affect research briefs Completed |
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Alert relevant personnel to potential difficulties in meeting briefs and agree on alternative strategies or outcomes Completed |
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Where specialist research expertise is required, identify potential subcontractors and organise subcontract arrangements in consultation with relevant personnel Completed |
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Conduct research
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Identify sources of information and potential contributors relevant to research briefs Completed |
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Design research tools as required Completed |
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Contact a sufficiently wide range of valid sources to optimise information gathering in line with research briefs and agreed methodology Completed |
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Approach relevant sources promptly and in a way most likely to elicit the required information Completed |
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Adjust research strategies as required, without compromising required outcomes Completed |
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive details of information sources Completed |
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Adjust contact information when requirements of research briefs change and keep records up to date Completed |
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Record all data gathered in a system that allows easy access and retrieval of information in the analysis phase Completed |
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Analyse research findings
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Analyse and interpret data or information gathered Completed |
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Check all facts before including them in research findings Completed |
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Make judgements about how much information to include in research findings and be clear on the rationale for doing so Completed |
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Develop conclusions and recommendations as required in consultation with relevant personnel Completed |
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Present research findings
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Organise information logically and clearly in the agreed format Completed |
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Present information to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines Completed |
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Identify key issues for further research or discussion with relevant personnel Completed |
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Seek feedback on the quality of research outcomes and note areas for improvement Completed |
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