The revThere are many possible ways in which to
distinguish between different contexts of
assessment of education research (as defined
above). The distinction used in this review was
based mainly on the purpose of assessment: to
inform publication, funding, or investment decisions.
Criteria used in further contexts of assessment,
including those for reviewing research, indexing,
degree awarding, or monitoring purposes, will not
be covered in this briefing, although some data has
been gathered on several of these. The focus of this
briefing is on criteria, but for each context a brief
reference to the assessment process will be made.