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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify reliable sources of research information
   • Identify potential sources for research information relevant to the organisation requirements
   • Assess reliability of potential sources, considering accuracy, authority, audience, relevance and likelihood of bias
   • Access research information and extract in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Store research information, in accordance with organisational requirements
2. Analyse and synthesise research information
   • Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements
   • Ensure that information research strategies are relevant to the requirements of the research and aligned to organisational objectives
   • Apply information research strategy to obtain relevant information, identifying themes and drawing conclusions in line with established objectives of research
   • Demonstrate that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research and business objectives
3. Present research information
   • Identify appropriate methods of reporting, considering the intended audience and relevant organisational requirements
   • Report on findings in an appropriate format, style and structure within a pre-determined timeframe
   • Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements
   • Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements