Academic Research

1. Non-academics

1.1. With increased accessibility to research, it informs policymakers

1.1.1. Now applicable for use in practical settings, I.e. use of evidenced-based research in practice.

1.2. Consider academic research to be too technical in its raw form

2. Academics

2.1. Receive training in clear language writing

2.1.1. Simple, clear and non-technical

2.1.1.1. Removes barriers for non-academics

2.2. Develop 1-2 page summary report of research key outcomes and recommendations

2.2.1. Informs decisions makers (non-academics)

2.2.2. Provides professional recommendations for practice

2.2.3. Placed in searchable database

2.2.3.1. Quickly search for and obtain information and receive emails for new summaries created

2.2.3.2. Linked to KM website

2.2.3.2.1. Allows for the institution where the research was conducted, the capacity for knowledge mobilization

2.2.4. Broad applicability: used in the natural and social sciences