Summary
Contents
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The Knowledge Translation Toolkit provides a thorough overview of what knowledge translation (KT) is and how to use it most effectively to bridge the “know–do” gap between research, policy, practice, and people. It presents the theories, tools, and strategies required to encourage and enable evidence-informed decision-making.
This toolkit builds upon extensive research into the principles and skills of KT: its theory and literature, its evolution, strategies, and challenges. The book covers an array of crucial KT enablers—from context mapping to evaluative thinking—supported by practical examples, implementation guides, and references.
Drawing from the experience of specialists in relevant disciplines around the world, The Knowledge Translation Toolkit aims to enhance the capacity and motivation of researchers to use KT and to use it well.
The Tools in this book will help researchers ensure that their good science reaches more people, is more clearly understood, and is more likely to lead to positive action. In sum, their work becomes more useful, and therefore, more valuable.
The Conference 2.0: Making Most of Conferences
The Conference 2.0: Making Most of Conferences
Oral Presentations
Some golden rules for speech-making are: to rehearse thoroughly, preferably with a mock audience, to be completely familiar with the speech material, and to comply with time limits.
Rehearse
Once the 20-minute (maximum) “three-message speech” is ready; it is highly advisable to rehearse:
- Video-tape yourself: This helps judge pace, mannerisms, speech patterns, and appearance.
- Pay attention to timing: There should be no short-cuts during rehearsal; a 20-minute speech should take 20 minutes to rehearse. Timing is essential in the three-message speech to ensure that each message receives proper and balanced treatment.
- Enlist an audience: A “mock” audience can provide feedback on speaking style, and whether the ideas are clear.
- Use real conditions: If possible, rehearse the speech ...
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