Section: Module 4: Lesson 2: Brokering and Synthesis & The Knowledge Translation Platform | Knowledge Translation | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
- Examine the major sets of activities within KT as represented by end-of-grant KT, integrated KT, and KT research.
- Understand that brokering and synthesis are two distinct yet complementary approaches within KT.
- Understand that brokering highlights the human force of KT while synthesis focuses on tailoring and targeting messages, from systematic reviews to policy briefs to press releases.
- Understand that the Knowledge Translation Platform is an emerging type of organization that leads brokering and synthesis activities, usually at a national level.
- Understand that knowledge translation platforms (i) are led by knowledge brokers (ii) produce syntheses, (iii) cultivate relationships, and (iv) strengthen the capacity of the research community and other stakeholders.
- Be aware that a Rapid Response Service is an innovative new service that several Knowledge Translation platforms in Africa now offer.
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Students mustView
Read the entire article.
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Read section 1 titled "Background" and section 2 titled "Approaches to knowledge synthesis".
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Read section 3 titled "Synthesis methods".
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Read section 1.3 titled "Evidence Synthesis" (pages 16-18) and section 1.4 titled "Knowledge Brokering" (pages 18-19).
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Students mustView
Read the section titled "Background".
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Students mustView
Read the entire article.
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Read the entire article.
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Read the entire article.
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Asynchronous Learning Activity 3: Policy Brief Forum
Step 1: Review the resource titled “How to write a policy brief”.
Step 2: Choose a health problem that is of interest to you and your community that needs to be addressed and prepare a 750 - 1250 page policy brief.
Step 3: Before you submit your work, assess your written summary by considering the following questions:
- Does my report meet the specified word count of 750 - 1250 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 4: Submit your assignment by clicking “add a new discussion topic” below and completing the fields.
OPTIONAL Step 5: 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 4: Lesson 2:
To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the "Preview quiz now" button to respond to the questions.
TO PASS THIS QUIZ, YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 19/24
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Read the entire article.
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Read the entire document.
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Read pages 1 to 29.
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Read the entire article.
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Read section 3 titled "Knowledge Translation Platforms" (pages 35-43) and section 4 titled "Knowledge Translation Platform Case Studies" (pages 44-52).