Section: Module 3: Lesson 1: Overlaps in the Research and Policy Processes | Knowledge Translation | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand the traditional research process and how KT seeks to change it.
- Describe the ways in which ideal research and policy processes might overlap and ultimately create social change within the traditional policy process.
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Asynchronous Learning Activity 2: Knowledge translation is where research and policy processes overlap Forum
Step 1: Write a 400-600 word report that answers the following questions:
- What are the principles of knowledge translation (KT)?
- What are the key elements KT strives to address and why is this important?
- What are the weaknesses within the knowledge production process and how does that match your own experience?
- What are the weaknesses in the policy development process?
- How does KT work to address and correct those weaknesses?
- Given the principles of KT, in what ways might this change the resulting research and the developed policies?
Step 2: Before you submit your work, assess your written summary by considering the following questions:
Does my report meet the specified word count of 400 - 600 words?
Have I clearly demonstrated that I have utilized and understood the required readings in the module within my report?
Have I comprehensively addressed all the questions presented in step one of the assignment?
Use your responses to guide any necessary revisions to your report. Refine and adjust your work to improve its coherence and completeness, ensuring that it fulfills each of the requirements laid out for this step of the activity.
Step 3: Submit your assignment by clicking “add a new discussion topic” below and completing the fields.
OPTIONAL Step 4: Interact (10 minutes)
If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”
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Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1:
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