Guide for knowledge mobilization in the context of research partnerships

TitleGuide for knowledge mobilization in the context of research partnerships
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsBussieres D, Dumais L, Fontan J-M, Lapeirre A, Shields G, Sutton L, Vaillancourt S
Tertiary Authorsde recherche universites-communautes en economie social and quebecois de recherche partenariale en economie sociale(RQRP-ES) A(ARUC-ES) R
InstitutionAlliance de recherche universites-communautes en economie social (ARUC-ES) and Reseau quebecois de recherche partenariale en economie sociale (RQRP-ES)
Abstract

This is a companion guide to Research Partnerships: The ARUC-ES and RQRP-ES Model and discusses the importance of, and suggestions for, effective knowledge mobilization in research partnerships. Knowledge mobilization extends research beyond its ‘natural audience’. The question of how to best mobilize knowledge is given particular attention and is identified as a three part process, including: the transformation of results (into an appropriate presentation), dissemination (to the public) and transfer (a targeted practice with the goal of changing practice or policy). Further, the authors stress the joint responsibility of community and university partners in knowledge mobilization.