Self-directed Activities

For Your Own Understanding

Describe your understanding of the process of incorporating research into practice, policy, and decision-making.  What has been your experience in using research to inform practice?  Write a paragraph or two to clarify your thoughts.

Read section 3.2 in Mills and Clark (2001) and reflect on the points they make about the responsibilities for incorporating research into decision-making.  Make some notes on what you agree or disagree with.

For Your Learning

Seek out a professional in this sector and conduct an informal interview to gain their perspective on integrating research into practice.  How do their views intersect with yours?  What did you learn from this activity?

Continue to develop your ideas for your presentation product and begin preparing your presentation.