Policy Brief Writing: Knowledge Translation Essentials
Master the art of creating effective policy briefs for evidence-informed decision making in this comprehensive course on knowledge translation.
Master the art of creating effective policy briefs for evidence-informed decision making in this comprehensive course on knowledge translation.
This specialized course, part of a knowledge translation series, focuses on developing expertise in policy brief creation. Students learn to distinguish between different types of policy briefs, understand their key elements, and master the steps for producing clear, rigorous, and convincing documents. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, using various teaching methods including educational videos, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises to ensure comprehensive learning of policy brief development.
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What you'll learn
Distinguish between different types of policy briefs
Identify key elements of effective policy briefs
Master the steps involved in policy brief production
Develop clear and convincing writing techniques
Understand research implications for policy brief creation
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on developing expertise in policy brief creation for evidence-informed practices. The curriculum covers understanding different types of policy briefs, identifying effective elements, and mastering the production process. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students learn to create clear, credible, and compelling policy briefs. The course emphasizes the importance of knowledge translation in bridging the gap between research and practice.
What is a policy brief?
Module 1
What does the research on policy briefs say?
Module 2
What are the key characteristics of a convincing policy brief?
Module 3
How do you prepare a policy brief?
Module 4
How do you write and present a policy brief effectively?
Module 5
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Instructors
6 Courses
Distinguished Knowledge Transfer Expert and Research Implementation Pioneer
Christian Dagenais serves as Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal since 2004, where he leads the RENARD research team on knowledge transfer, established in 2008 with FQRSC funding. His research focuses on three main areas: evaluating psychosocial intervention staff needs, assessing knowledge transfer strategies, and identifying conditions that promote research utilization. His career includes significant roles as Evaluation Director at the Centre de liaison sur l'intervention et la prévention psychosociales (CLIPP) from 2002 to 2011, and since 2023, as Scientific Director of the Centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec (CTREQ). His work extends internationally to countries including Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, and France. With a PhD in Psychology from UQAM (2000), he has established himself as a leading figure in knowledge transfer research, bringing together high-caliber researchers and practitioners. His recent publications focus on MOOC-based learning for knowledge translation, evaluation frameworks for knowledge mobilization strategies, and the changing paradigm of knowledge transfer among graduate students
6 Courses
Distinguished Global Health Expert and Public Policy Researcher
Valéry Ridde serves as Director of Research at CEPED and the Institute of Health and Development at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, following his role as Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health. His research focuses on health service financing, program evaluation, and public health policies from an equity and global health perspective. With a PhD in Community Health from Laval University and extensive field experience in West Africa, he has published over 200 scientific articles and several influential books on health equity. His work as Research Chair in Applied Public Health and leadership of the global health cluster at the University of Montreal's Institute of Public Health Research has significantly influenced health policy implementation in developing countries. As Associate Editor of BMJ Global Health and Global Health Promotion, he continues to shape global health discourse while maintaining an active teaching presence across multiple countries including Burkina Faso, Haiti, Germany, and Senegal.
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