CYR Preparation Hub
Prepare for assessment
Preparation is optional and separate from assessment. Completing preparation resources does not guarantee certification — the credential is awarded only on assessed performance.
Resources
Guides and practice materials
Published preparation material aligned to the BDR-RCS competency domains.
Preparation resources are being published. The standard and rubric below are already available.
BDR-RCS v1.0
What assessors look for
Rubric criteria are published so that expectations are transparent. Answer keys and assessor notes are never published.
Research Thinking & Problem Formulation
Identifying a researchable problem, distinguishing topic from problem, and formulating questions, objectives and a coherent research direction.
Literature & Evidence
Searching scholarly literature, appraising credibility, identifying gaps, synthesising evidence and citing correctly.
Research Design & Methodology
Selecting an appropriate design, specifying population, sampling, data collection, analysis and methodological limitations.
Research Ethics & Integrity
Academic integrity, plagiarism awareness, consent, data integrity, authorship and conflicts of interest.
Academic Communication
Communicating a research problem, structuring an academic argument, writing academically and presenting to an academic audience.
Research Practice / Execution
Translating design into a feasible plan, managing research stages, identifying resources and demonstrating research readiness.
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