Award for Engineering Education Research Design

Judging Criteria

• Focus and relevance – state clearly the questions or propositions addressed and the significance of the research to engineering education research or practice.
• Context and contribution – situate the research within relevant bodies of knowledge and describe how it contributes to new knowledge (Note: the relevant body of knowledge should be wider than engineering education and relates to the wider context of education research, frameworks, methodologies, etc.).
• Research validity/credibility and reliability/dependability – describe research designs, methods, theories, and/or practices appropriate to the research performed or planned and the transportability of the processes (research validity and reliability or credibility and dependability).
• Results and generalisability/transferability – present original ideas or results of general significance supported by clear reasoning and compelling evidence.
• Clarity and readability – exhibit clear, concise, and precise exposition that appeals to a broad readership interested in engineering education research and practice, and provide tables and figures, as needed, that meaningfully add to the narrative.