Tuesday, July 4, 2023

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

P 504 (P Block, The Cube, QUT, Gardens Point Campus)

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Facilitator Dr Geof Hill, The Investigative Practitioner Aim The aim of this workshop is to expose participants to an array of creative methods for sharing research (at conferences). Overview The approach to this workshop is based on the expansion of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) definition of research (in the publication of their Frascati Manual 2002) to incorporate creative work. Since then, and in line with the Performative Inquiry agenda (Haseman, 2006), there are growing examples of researchers incorporating creative methods to share their research findings at conferences both because new inquiry paradigms invite new ways of sharing, and new research topics require research be shared in innovative ways. This workshop will explore examples of using Poetry, Dramatic methods, Cabaret and Art installation as ways in which research can be shared. In each of the categories, practical examples of people sharing their research in this way will be illuminated, along with micro skill sets specific to each creative mode. Intended audience Higher Education researchers looking for innovative ways to share their research. Context The catalyst to this thinking is the redefinition of OECD research definition (OECD Frascati Manual, 2002, 30) to embrace creativity, and Haseman (2006) mobilising this redefinition in espousing Performative Inquiry – an approach to sharing research that utilises creative modes of expression. Learning outcomes for participants Understanding alternative ways of sharing research Introduction to micro skills that assist development of alternative research sharing methods (applied in workshop and print version). Describing data using ‘found poetry’ Heathcote drama method for developing a dramatic persona for sharing research. Using songs/rap/music as a mode of research sharing Designing an art installation. Workshop plan Welcome and Introduction to Performative Inquiry (and relationship to sharing research) Using Poetry to share research Examples of researchers using this approach and writing a ballad. Using the Heathcote drama development method Examples of researchers using this approach and writing a ‘script’ Sharing research in cabaret mode Examples of researchers using this approach and developing an argument using song/rap/music. Designing an art installation of your research Examples of researchers using this approach and designing an installation.