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Evidence Guide: CSCORG027 - Research issues of concern in correctional services

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CSCORG027 - Research issues of concern in correctional services

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Select appropriate research strategies

  1. Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.
  2. Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.
  3. Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.
Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.

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Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.

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Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.

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Gather information

  1. Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.
  2. Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.
  3. Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.
Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.

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Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.

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Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.

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Consult with key people

  1. Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.
  2. Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.
  3. Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.
  4. Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.
Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.

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Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.

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Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.

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Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.

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Organise and analyse information

  1. Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.
  2. Check information with other available research.
  3. Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.
  4. Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.
  5. Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.
Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.

Completed
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Check information with other available research.

Completed
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Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.

Completed
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Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.

Completed
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Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.

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Report the findings of the research

  1. Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.
  2. Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.
  3. Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.
  4. Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.
Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.

Completed
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Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.

Completed
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Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate research strategies

  1. Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.
  2. Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.
  3. Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.
Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gather information

  1. Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.
  2. Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.
  3. Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.
Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consult with key people

  1. Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.
  2. Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.
  3. Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.
  4. Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.
Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organise and analyse information

  1. Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.
  2. Check information with other available research.
  3. Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.
  4. Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.
  5. Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.
Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check information with other available research.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report the findings of the research

  1. Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.
  2. Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.
  3. Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.
  4. Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.
Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Select appropriate research strategies

1.1 Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.

1.2 Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.

1.3 Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.

2. Gather information

2.1 Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.

2.2 Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.

2.3 Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.

3. Consult with key people

3.1 Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.

3.2 Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.

3.3 Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.

3.4 Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.

4. Organise and analyse information

4.1 Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.

4.2 Check information with other available research.

4.3 Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.

4.4 Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.

4.5 Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.

5. Report the findings of the research

5.1 Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.

5.2 Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.

5.3 Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.

5.4 Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Select appropriate research strategies

1.1 Select research strategies that are suitable for the requirements of the research and the available resources.

1.2 Use a combination of research methods that contribute to the validity and reliability of the outcomes.

1.3 Select research strategies with consideration to consultation and support from key people.

2. Gather information

2.1 Identify all relevant information sources and use effective methods to collect information.

2.2 Design materials and aids needed to conduct research appropriate to the selected methodology.

2.3 Collect information in the determined timeframe and methods, and record and store it according to negotiations with the source and information management requirements.

3. Consult with key people

3.1 Identify and consult a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues.

3.2 Check information for accuracy and address the need for further information with effective follow up.

3.3 Ensure that the consultation purpose, methods and activities comply with agreed practices and protocol of the organisation and other interested agencies.

3.4 Consider and incorporate the comments and views of all interests consulted where relevant and justified by the research.

4. Organise and analyse information

4.1 Organise information in a form that lends itself to analysis and is suitable for the purpose of the research.

4.2 Check information with other available research.

4.3 Confirm data and information with those who provided it and report clearly and comprehensively.

4.4 Confirm that identified patterns, observations and explanations are justified by the information and the context.

4.5 Ensure that the conceptual framework of the analysis and the assumptions are clear to those being consulted and in reporting.

5. Report the findings of the research

5.1 Prepare reports that include complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis.

5.2 Conduct piloting and testing of research to validate the research findings using a range of feedback from key people and a range of different processes.

5.3 Document the research findings in an accessible and useable style and format.

5.4 Ensure that the results of the research are reported and made available to key people with an interest in the issues researched.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying a range of research strategies relevant to the nature of the research

analysing complex data

managing time and priorities using a wide range of methods

using sophisticated written and verbal communication to:

present formal written reports

negotiate with a wide range of known and unknown stakeholders

negotiate with senior management and specialist professionals

interpreting data and information

solving complex problems

using information technology for research and reporting

networking inside and outside the workplace

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

agency, organisation and legislative requirements, policies, procedures and practice

organisation’s consultation, reporting and accountability systems and processes

code of ethics

suitable research methodologies

consultation models, protocol and practice

manual and electronic information systems

cultural implications of research methods and the cultural analysis of information