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AC1 Research and analyse information for archaeological purposes

AC1.4 Report results

Performance Required

This will involve:

1. presenting the results of the work clearly in a manner appropriate to its audience
2. qualifying research findings where data are insufficient or potentially unreliable
3. acknowledging appropriately all sources of information
4. submitting the results of the work to relevant people for peer review and responding to suggestions
5. protecting confidential information in accordance with agreements and procedures

Occupational Context

1. Presentation (may be):
   • Unpublished reports
   • Published reports in research journals
   • ‘Popular' publications
   • Private and public presentations
   • Exhibitions
   • Web-based resources
2. Audience (may be):
   • Clients (internal/external)
   • Professional colleagues
   • Experts
   • Amateurs
   • The public (adults and children)
3. Relevant people
   • Professional colleagues
   • Academics in related disciplines

Knowledge Requirements

You need to know and understand how to:

• Summarise the results of relevant research
• Communicate with different audiences
• Acknowledge and cite sources of information

You need to know about:

• The appropriate format and medium for reporting different types of research
• Copyright (a broad understanding) and other relevant legislation
• The procedures for peer review
• The publication process

Required Skills

You should demonstrate:

• Report construction and presentation
• How to edit report contributions

Evidence Required

You must provide performance evidence proving that you can provide reports for others. This must include reports presented to at least two different audiences, and both a written report and an oral presentation.

Candidates will normally provide project reports as the main piece of evidence for this element.

This would be supplemented with a significant degree of questioning to demonstrate that the knowledge areas are fully covered.

Evidence Rules

• The candidate should have been involved in at least 2 substantive research projects.

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