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Continuity For Research Skill Development In Bachelor And Master Programs

Table 2: Levels of research skills developed in master’s students

Master
Low Medium High
Stage 1 – search is able to collect and put down necessary information or data using specified methodology from a specified source in which the information/data is clearly visible;does not use specific terminology for the chosen field of research;unaware of validity and reliability of scientific sources partially able to collect and write the necessary information/data from self-selected sources using one of several prescribed methodologies;occasionally uses special terms for the chosen field of research;demonstrates awareness of not all validity and reliability indicators of scientific sources is able to collect and write necessary information/data from self-selected sources using one of several prescribed methodologies;uses special scientific terminology in the chosen field of research;demonstrates awareness of validity and reliability of a source, knows how to combine sources, uses a filter, a scoring system, etc.
Stage 2 – analysis analyzes and synthesizes information/data to reproduce their knowledge in specified formats;does not critically and qualitatively evaluate foreign-language information;fails to see key ideas derived from scientific information analyzes and synthesizes information/data to rearrange their knowledge in standard formats;evaluates information, data and query process using simple criteria specified;sees key ideas derived from scientific information analyzes and synthesizes information/data to generate new knowledgecritically evaluates information, data and search flow, using criteria related to the purpose of request;thoroughly analyzes the key ideas related to the topic of research
Stage 3 –presentation uses mostly non-specialist language and related style to demonstrate understanding of scientific information;does not apply acquired knowledge in a similar scientific setting;has difficulties with spelling and grammar of a form of research;unable or partially able to format basic references;cannot structure a final report clearly and characteristically of a form of research. partially uses professional language and related style to demonstrate understanding of scientific information;applies acquired knowledge in a similar scientific setting;partially uses spelling and grammar rules for formatting a form of research;is able to present basic bibliographic information, partially following bibliographic requirements, though;partially able to draw up all sections of the final report. uses professional language and style specific to a particular professional area to demonstrate a scholarly understanding of information;applies acquired knowledge in a new scientific setting;has the best idea of spelling and grammar norms and rules in the preparation of research results;is able to present complete and accurate bibliographic information, in compliance with the requirements;is able to present a final report that includes all sections.
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