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Guideline 5
Dimensions of performance and assessment criteria
To assess the performance of researchers, a multidimensional approach is called for; in addition to academic and scientific achievements, other aspects may be taken into consideration. Performance is assessed primarily on the basis of qualitative measures, while quantitative indicators may be incorporated into the overall assessment only with appropriate differentiation and reflection. Where provided voluntarily, individual circumstances stated in curricula vitae – as well as the categories specified in the German General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz) – are taken into account when forming a judgement.
Explanations:
High-quality research is oriented towards criteria specific to individual disciplines. In addition to the generation of and critical reflection on findings, other aspects of performance are taken into consideration in the evaluation process. Examples include involvement in teaching, academic self-governance, public relations, and knowledge and technology transfer; contributions to the general good of society may also be recognised. An individual’s approach to research, such as an openness to new findings and a willingness to take risks, is also considered. Appropriate allowance is made for periods of absence due to personal, family or health reasons or for prolonged training or qualification phases resulting from such periods, and for alternative career paths or similar circumstances.
Further links to performance dimensions and evaluation criteria
Disclaimer: The selection of links provided here does not claim to be exhaustive. They are examples. The editors welcome suggestions for the inclusion of further examples.
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
Implicit bias in assessment and decision-making processes
Canada Research Chairs – Trainingsmodule zu unconscious bias3-minute film by the Royal Society on “Understanding unconscious bias”8-minute film by the ERC on “Recruitment Bias in Research Institutes”Eagly & Mladinic (1994): Are People Prejudiced Against Women? Some Answers from Research on Attitudes, Gender Stereotypes, and Judgments of Competence, in: European Review of Social Psychology, 5 (1).Diversity in the DFG context
Diversity in the Research SystemDMV statement on the use of bibliometric data in mathematics
DMV position paper on the use of bibliometric data (available in German only)Example from the field of chemistry of an electronic laboratory journal with direct link to a repository for research data
Chemotion: Electronic Laboratory Notebook & Repository for Research DataThe comment belongs to the following categories:
GL5 (Link list)
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