- Define policy-relevant research, and contrast it with research that is not policy relevant.
- Summarize the policy process, and describe each stage. Identify which stages enable researchers to influence policy makers.
- Identify who policy makers are and why they are important in conducting policy-relevant research.
- Evaluate the parts of a policy brief, and compare and contrast a journal article and a policy brief.
- Identify and summarize the competing sources of influence on policy makers, and describe why researchers need to understand this.
- Describe and explain the activities a researcher wishing to conduct policyrelevant research should engage in.
