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Definition overview

1 Definition

Research is the creation of new knowledge and/or the use of existing knowledge in a new and creative way to generate new concepts, methodologies, inventions and understandings. This could include the synthesis and analysis of previous research to the extent that it is new and creative.

2 References

Source: Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 Submission Guidelines.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

18/2/2020

Effective Date

18/2/2020

Record No

20/200PL

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