Document Abstract
Published:
2011
Impact 2.0 iGuide - new mechanisms for linking research and policy
Using web 2.0 tools to help policy making
Guide designed to help researchers identify the right Web 2.0 tools for establishing links with policy makers, for building their online presence and credibility and for effectively communicating their research.
The first section offers a brief introduction to what actually are the Web 2.0 tools and a general overview of strategies for using these tools to link research, policy and advocacy. Following is a section on basic communication strategies, and the final part contains a long list of Web 2.0 tools listed in the context of specific communication strategies they can support.
This last part of the guide is not meant to be read A-Z, but it should lead you directly to specific tools you need. Check out the Political Context, Evidence and Links framework which shows various existing strategies for given communication context. Once you clarify for yourself which strategy you need to follow, the links that follow will lead you to specific online tools that can support that strategy and, in some cases, an explanation how to use them.
Links to all services and tools mentioned in this guide are referenced in footnotes, while clicking on tools' titles will take you to a short description of that specific tool in the glossary.
The first section offers a brief introduction to what actually are the Web 2.0 tools and a general overview of strategies for using these tools to link research, policy and advocacy. Following is a section on basic communication strategies, and the final part contains a long list of Web 2.0 tools listed in the context of specific communication strategies they can support.
This last part of the guide is not meant to be read A-Z, but it should lead you directly to specific tools you need. Check out the Political Context, Evidence and Links framework which shows various existing strategies for given communication context. Once you clarify for yourself which strategy you need to follow, the links that follow will lead you to specific online tools that can support that strategy and, in some cases, an explanation how to use them.
Links to all services and tools mentioned in this guide are referenced in footnotes, while clicking on tools' titles will take you to a short description of that specific tool in the glossary.
