The Knowledge Translation Toolkit; Bridging the Know-Do Gap: A Resource for Researchers

by Gavin Bennett

• ISBN13: 9788132105855
• ISBN10: 8132105850
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-06
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd

Summary

The book foregrounds means and ways to bridge the "know-do" gap between research, policy, practice, and people. It offers a succinct overview of wide-ranging factors influencing the effectiveness of Knowledge Translation (KT). The publication speaks directly to the researchers, aiming to enhance their capacities and, in turn, influence their behaviours and practices with respect to KT.This toolkit builds upon extensive research into the world of KT: its theory and literature; its evolution, strategies, and challenges. An array of crucial KT concepts-from context mapping to evaluative thinking-are supported by successful practical examples and complemented by implementation guides and references.Drawing from experience of researchers from various disciplines around the world, this book makes a significant guide for researchers and development professionals in all fields who are seeking to ensure use and uptake of research knowledge for public and policy benefit.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	p. vii
List of Figures	p. viii
List of Boxes	p. x
List of Abbreviations	p. xiv
Foreword	p. xvii
Acknowledgements	p. xx
Introduction	p. xxii
The Concept-Knowledge Translation and Management
Knowledge Translation: An Introduction	p. 3
Knowledge Management	p. 8
Evaluative Thinking	p. 24
The Audience-The Context and the Contacts
Context Mapping	p. 49
Bringing in the Demand: Towards the Harmony of Push and Pull	p. 69
The Message
Communication Strategy	p. 103
The Medium-Print, Multimedia, and Social Media
Print Media	p. 131
Multimedia	p. 152
Social/Popular Media	p. 179
The Toolbox-Examples, Templates, and Guides
Strategy Checklist	p. 187
The Two-pager: Writing a Policy Brief	p. 189
The Conference 2.0: Making Most of Conferences	p. 205
Tapping Technology: Netiquette, Browsers, and Distribution Lists	p. 214
Word Processing	p. 219
Monitoring and Evaluation: Frequently Asked Questions	p. 225
Index	p. 247
About the Editors	p. 255
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