Common use of Scholarship of Discovery Clause in Contracts

Scholarship of Discovery. The scholarship of discovery is defined as a process of creating new and unique knowledge or creative works specific to the discipline, disciplines or field of expertise. Historically, this represents the most traditional form of scholarship and includes knowledge gained through theoretical, basic and applied research. The scholarship of discovery takes the form of systematic investigation using a range of quantitative and/or qualitative approaches, the results of which create new knowledge or creativity, either by advancing knowledge or creativity into an entirely new area or by adding new understanding to something that is already known. The scholarship of discovery is central to the work of higher learning and is at the very heart of academic life. As such, all faculty members at Nipissing are expected to be or to have been engaged in discovery research to some level of recognized achievement. It must be noted that discovery research can occur within the scholarship of integration, and application, teaching, and professional practice. The key factor is whether or not new knowledge and understanding is generated and whether or not that new knowledge is recognized as significantly contributing to and advancing the discipline and/or disciplines involved. Evidence of the Scholarship of Discovery Documented evidence of the Scholarship of Discovery includes but is not limited to the following: • Xxxx reviewed publications of research based, philosophical, or theoretical manuscripts; • Xxxx reviewed presentation of papers at scientific and scholarly conferences; • Peer reviewed exhibitions, catalogues or performances for those in disciplines where creative and artistic work is the primary focus; • Peer reviewed grant awards in support of research related projects; • Provincial, regional, national, or international recognition for expertise as a researcher (including awards, honours, etc.).

Scholarship of Discovery. The scholarship of discovery is defined as a process of creating new and unique knowledge or creative works specific to the discipline, disciplines or field of expertise. Historically, this represents the most traditional form of scholarship and includes knowledge gained through theoretical, basic and applied research. The scholarship of discovery takes the form of systematic investigation using a range of quantitative and/or qualitative approaches, the results of which create new knowledge or creativity, either by advancing knowledge or creativity into an entirely new area or by adding new understanding to something that is already known. The scholarship of discovery is central to the work of higher learning and is at the very heart of academic life. As such, all faculty members at Nipissing are expected to be or to have been engaged in discovery research to some level of recognized achievement. It must be noted that discovery research can occur within the scholarship of integration, and application, teaching, and professional practice. The key factor is whether or not new knowledge and understanding is generated and whether or not that new knowledge is recognized as significantly contributing to and advancing the discipline and/or disciplines involved. Evidence of the Scholarship of Discovery Documented evidence of the Scholarship of Discovery includes but is not limited to the following: • Xxxx  Peer reviewed publications of research based, philosophical, or theoretical manuscripts; • Xxxx  Peer reviewed presentation of papers at scientific and scholarly conferences; •  Peer reviewed exhibitions, catalogues or performances for those in disciplines where creative and artistic work is the primary focus; •  Peer reviewed grant awards in support of research related projects; •  Provincial, regional, national, or international recognition for expertise as a researcher (including awards, honours, etc.).