http://hdl.handle.net/10315/4567 2013-05-23T05:59:18Z 2013-05-23T05:59:18Z Phipps, David Jenson, Krista Johnny, Michael Myers, Gary http://hdl.handle.net/10315/18163 2013-05-22T17:47:29Z 2012-10-09T00:00:00Z

A Field Note Describing the Development and Dissemination of Clear Language Research Summaries for University-Based Knowledge Mobilization Phipps, David; Jenson, Krista; Johnny, Michael; Myers, Gary Objectives: The outputs of academic research are often written in technical language that is not accessible or useful to non-academic audiences. We set out to develop and disseminate clear language research summaries as one element of York University’s Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) strategy. This field note describes how we developed, evaluated, and disseminated clear language research summaries as tools for research outreach and communication. Methods and Results: We worked under the auspices of a Steering Committee of research stakeholders and under the instruction of a clear language writing and design specialist to develop research summaries in a format that would comply with clear language writing and design principles. This format was tested in roundtables of diverse research stakeholders and has received positive feedback from diverse research users. The research summaries were made accessible online and disseminated using a social media strategy. The use of Twitter to enhance dissemination of the research summaries increased web traffic to the research summary database by 270%. Conclusions: We find that clear language research summaries are appealing to non-academic decision-makers and can be used to disseminate research findings to a wide online audience. Based on this feedback we have adopted this standard research summary format as part of an institutional knowledge mobilization strategy. Providing greater access to research summaries has the potential to connect decision-makers and communities to academic researchers, which ultimately helps academic research to inform decision-making.

2012-10-09T00:00:00Z Phipps, David, J. Jensen, Krista, E Myers, J. Gary http://hdl.handle.net/10315/17659 2013-05-22T17:43:07Z 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z

Applying Social Sciences Research for Public Benefit Using Knowledge Mobilization and Social Media Phipps, David, J.; Jensen, Krista, E; Myers, J. Gary

2012-08-16T00:00:00Z Phipps, David Provencal, Johanne Nichols, Naomi Hewitt, Allyson http://hdl.handle.net/10315/14818 2013-05-22T19:28:55Z 2012-06-02T00:00:00Z

Knowledge Mobilization and Social Innovation are Integral Components of Innovation Strategies to Leverage Investments in Higher Education Phipps, David; Provencal, Johanne; Nichols, Naomi; Hewitt, Allyson This knowledge synthesis examines how investments in higher education research and development can be leveraged through social innovation and knowledge mobilization as integral components of innovation strategies that strengthen industry, governments, community organizations, and members of the public as professionals and citizens. The authors provide an overview of an emerging literature on social innovation, drawing in part on the literature on the social economy and social enterprise, evolving understandings of innovation, and social innovation as an ecosystem that can create economic and social value. Discussed in some detail is the key role of knowledge mobilization between universities and other sectors to facilitate social innovation, the importance of collaboration among sectors with a focus on community-campus collaborations, and considerations for research, policy and practice. The authors close by briefly presenting conclusions and recommendations for leveraging investment in higher education through knowledge mobilization and social innovation as part of Canada’s innovation strategies. Knowledge Synthesis on leveraging investments in higher education research & development; Knowledge Mobilisation

2012-06-02T00:00:00Z Phipps, David J. http://hdl.handle.net/10315/10236 2013-05-22T18:49:20Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

A Report Detailing the Development of a University-Based Knowledge Mobilization Unit that Enhances Research Outreach and Engagement Phipps, David J. This field note presents reflections from the perspective of a knowledge mobilization (KMb) practitioner after five years of developing and delivering KMb services in a university-based environment. This field note is a “how-to” based on experience in the field of KMb practice and places that experience in the context of academic literature. The article concludes that KMb is not a single event or process but a system, a suite of services working together to support the multidirectional connection of researchers with decision-makers. The six KMb services comprising the KMb system are informed by four broad KMb methods: producer push, user pull, knowledge exchange, and coproduction. Examples of each service are provided along with key observations that allow others interested in developing institutional KMb support services to implement these services in their own context. The field note concludes with clear recommendations for individuals and organizations interested in developing their own system of KMb services.

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