Panel Assessment & Certificate Issuance | QRDC 2025
QRDC 2025 • Panel & Certification
Panel Assessment & Certificate Issuance

This page explains how submissions are evaluated by the appointed panel and how certificates are issued after verification. QRDC applies a transparent rubric-based assessment process to ensure fairness, rigour, and academic integrity.

Assessment Process
Rubric-based • Fair • Evidence-driven
Overview

How Panel Assessment Works

All QRDC submissions are evaluated using the published QRDC rubric. The panel reviews the clarity of the research problem, alignment between research questions and qualitative approach, appropriateness of data collection methods, analysis plan, ethical considerations, and overall coherence of the design.

Important: Assessment focuses on the quality of research design (methodology & coherence), not on completed results.
Step-by-step
Stage 1 — Validation
Admin Screening

Submission completeness check (files, format, category, payment proof if required). Incomplete submissions may be rejected.

Stage 2 — Panel Review
Rubric Scoring

Panel members score each criterion using the QRDC rubric. Notes may be recorded for moderation and audit.

Stage 3 — Moderation
Consistency Check

Score consistency and rubric alignment are reviewed. Where necessary, scores may be moderated to ensure fairness.

Stage 4 — Finalisation
Final Decision

Final results are compiled and approved. The organiser’s decision is final as per QRDC Terms & Conditions.