What is ResearchDefinition of research at Bond (as set out in Research at Bond: A Guide to research at Bond University): Research and experimental development comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humanity, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications. 1(OECD 2002) Any activity classified as research and experimental development is characterised by originality; it should have investigation as a primary objective and should have the potential to produce results that are sufficiently general for humanity's stock of knowledge (theoretical and/or practical) to be recognisably increased. 2(DEST 2002) Types of Research ActivityResearch includes pure basic research, strategic basic research, applied research and experimental development [ABS 1998, Australian Standard Research Classification]
Pure basic research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge without looking for long-term benefits other than the advancement of knowledge.
Strategic basic research is experimental and theoretical work undertaken to acquire new knowledge directed into specified broad areas in the expectation of useful discoveries. It provides the broad base of knowledge necessary for the solution of recognised practical problems.
Applied research is original work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge with a specific application in view. It is undertaken either to determine possible uses for the findings of basic research or to determine new ways of achieving some specific and predetermined objectives. Research undertaken by students may involve participation in any of the above activities or, alternatively, participation in applied or action research activities designed specifically for the teaching program. A useful website with information and resources for people interested in enhancing students’ engagement through involving undergraduates in research and inquiry across the higher education curriculum and in research scholarship schemes can be accessed at http://www.mq.edu.au/ltc/altc/ug_research. The Undergraduate Research in Australia website is an ALTC National Teaching Fellowship initiative. Resources for ResearchCiting Literature
This resource addresses in-text, end-text, and secondary referencing. Defining Research
What counts as research? Read this document to find out. Epistemology
This is a plain-language introduction to how we come to know. Fatal Mistakes in Academic Writing
Are you meeting your grade/publishing goals? If you’re not, this checklist might reveal the reasons. Literature Reviews
Literature reviews are like a funnel, moving the reader through the rationale for your research. Read this document to find out more about structuring your literature review. Ontology
Ontology means the nature of our existence. Read this document to discover why ontology matters in research. Organising Papers
The most prevalent reason why journal reviewers reject papers is that there is no central thread. The focus of this document is that thread. Paradigms Methodology Methods
Do research terms begin to spin around making you feel dizzy? This document differentiates between paradigms, methodology and methods. Puzzle Box Qualitative Research Booklet
This booklet presents Tips and Strategies and Examples across the Qualitative Research Journey from choosing a topic and informing questions through to publishing. Puzzle Box Qualitative Research Slideshow
This is the counterpart to the Booklet presented above formatted as a Slideshow. Scholarly Publications
What counts as a scholarly publication and why do they matter? Read this document to explore. Writing Strategies for Scholarly Publications
This document is a publishing primer. Read on to discover key advice from Journal Editors. 1OECD (2002), Frascati Manual: Proposed Standard Practice for Surveys on Research and Experimental Development, OECD: Paris.
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