Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify research brief

1.1 Confirm topic or content to be researched with relevant personnel, including deadline for completion

1.2 Determine issues and questions to be answered through research activity

1.3 Identify advantages and disadvantages of research and data-gathering techniques and choose those that best meet requirements

1.4 Discuss research ideas fully and constructively with relevant personnel and agree on format for presenting research findings

1.5 Take account of copyright, intellectual property and privacy legislation when planning research projects

2. Conduct research

2.1 Identify appropriate sources of information on contemporary dance concepts relevant to research briefs

2.2 Design research tools as required

2.3 Establish contact with a wide and varied range of sources to optimise information gathering using appropriate research equipment

2.4 Approach relevant sources promptly and in a way most likely to elicit the required information

2.5 Adjust research strategies as required without compromising outcomes

2.6 Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and details of information sources using an appropriate record-keeping system

3. Analyse research findings

3.1 Critically analyse and interpret research information

3.2 Develop a cohesive argument based on the analysis

3.3 Reference sources and develop a bibliography

3.4 Check facts to ensure their accuracy before including them in research findings

3.5 Make judgements about how much information to include in research findings, and be clear on the reasons for including it

3.6 Develop conclusions and recommendations as required, in consultation with relevant personnel

4. Present research

4.1 Organise information logically and clearly in the agreed format

4.2 Present information to relevant personnel by agreed deadline

4.3 Identify key issues for further research or discussion with relevant personnel

4.4 Seek feedback on the quality of research outcomes and note areas for improvement

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.4

• Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.4

• Organises and evaluates ideas and information from a range of complex texts

Writing

2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1

• Documents complex relationships between ideas and information
• Writes routine correspondence

Oral communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.4, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Seeks the views and opinions of others
• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Discusses ideas and solutions
• Uses clear language to contribute information and express requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 2.4, 3.3

• Selects and uses the appropriate conventions and protocols when seeking information for research purposes
• Follows standard procedures and legislative requirements when accessing information and acknowledging information sources

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 2.4, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Builds rapport with industry and community networks in order to maximise potential sources of information’
• Presents information and research findings in a way that is easily understood by others

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Adopts a logical and methodical approach to the process of clarifying research briefs, sourcing information, and analysing and documenting research findings according to required timelines
• Makes final decisions about research findings using clear priorities and criteria
• Applies research findings to contemporary dance practice and develops positions in relation to the research
• Uses the internet as a research tool
• Communicates electronically
• Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to document research findings

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUARES401 Research dance concepts (Release 2)

CUARES401 Research dance concepts (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.