What kind of evidence should I cite?

The evidence that you choose to support your claim of competence may come from any source. However, there are general principles that should be followed when citing evidence.

These principles are that evidence should be:

• Valid (i.e. true)
• Specific (i.e. that it relates directly to the claim made)
• Current (i.e. the more recent the better)
• Sufficient (i.e. enough by itself or with other evidence to support your claim)
• Authenticated (i.e. supported by the say so of another, e.g. witness testimony)
• Documented (i.e. where possible that there is documentary support for your claim)

The following exemplars may also assist you:

• Example 1: A new undergraduate
• Example 2: A final year undergraduate
• Example 3: A graduate (currently undertaking the PDP)