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Practice-Based Research
Practice-based Research is a form of research that aims to advance knowledge partly by means of practice. The type of research is an original investigation undertaken in order to gain knowledge and understanding. It includes the invention of ideas, images, performances and artefacts including design, where these lead to new or substantially improved insights.


Practice-based research (in particular for a PhD) is research where some of the resulting knowledge is embodied in an artefact. Whilst the significance and context of that knowledge is described in words, a full understanding of it can only be obtained with reference to the artefact itself. Artefacts in practice-based research can range from paintings and buildings to software and poems.

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Practice-Related Research
Practice and the Role of Research
Differences between Practice-Based and Practice-Led Research
CCS Doctoral Programmes
Historical Background
The PhD and Knowledge
Outline for a Practice Related Thesis
Advice to PhD Students
Questions and Answers
Definitions and Terms
Bibliography
Ethics
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