What is the purpose of the accomplishment statements in Factor 4 of the case writeup, and how do I document them?
Impact on science and/or technology is the core value of RPES, and impact is judged on the basis of the number and quality of original contributions to a field of science or technology, or to ARS programs. These are termed “accomplishments,” and are not to be confused with mere numbers of publications. Each accomplishment statement must clearly answer three questions: What was accomplished? What was the incumbent’s role in the accomplishment? Finally and most importantly, what is the impact on science, degree of adoption, or economic or program importance of the accomplishment? Subheadings Accomplishment, Role, and Impact are to be imbedded at the appropriate points in each Demonstrated Accomplishment paragraph, as shown in the samples in Manual 431.3-ARS, Chapter 6. Accomplishment and Role subheadings may be linked in accomplishments where you acted alone. For each accomplishment, supporting documentation (exhibits) must be provided. Research accomplishments are generally documented w
