What Counts as Research

In the previous issue of PLAIO, Wihak, Harris, Friesen and Van Kleef (2012) introduced the PLIRC (Prior Learning International Research Centre) Research Database: a single, PLAR-focused, full-text database to provide easy access to research and act as a link between researchers, public policymakers and practitioners. Population of the database with existing literature is currently underway. Maintaining currency of the database will be the shared, ongoing effort of the prior learning research community around the world.