Conceptualise your Research Landscape aura Engaged Excellence in Research and Teaching Practices Conceptualise your Research Landscape Research 1, Session 10, Day Two
Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, you will: Conceptualise and map the research landscape Identify who benefits from the research within this landscape Identify how others could help with your research
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Activity: Network Mapping Exercise The purpose of the Network Mapping exercise is to: Enable you to draft your research question using a strategic and participatory approach Help you reflect on the knowledge landscape Group activity: 30 minutes
Step 1: Network Mapping List key stakeholders including those expected to change in some way (behaviour, policy, attitudes) and those that can influence the issue. They may include: Partners Funders Individuals Groups of individuals Civil society organisations Academics Policy actors Media Source:
Step 2: Network Mapping Categorise your stakeholders and consider what level of access you have to them: Type of stakeholder Access Partners and funders Researchers Civil society Policy maker Others including private sector, media etc. Core partner Good relationship Some relationship Distant relationship No relationship
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Activity: Network Mapping Exercise Create a network map whilst considering and reflecting on the following: What people or organisations share an interest in or are knowledgeable about the topic and could become collaborators? Whose agenda does the research meet? Are there people in related fields that could collaborate? Is the nature of the stakeholders different depending on whether the research question is ‘researcher-led or citizen-led’? (30 mins)
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