Guidelines for Research to Policy to Practice Session Participants

Research to Policy to Practice sessions differ from other sessions by focusing on one specific research or applied practice project. They are moderated to ensure efficiency, but session presenters do not have to use the panel format and moderators do not prepare panel questions in advance. The following provide some guidance for a successful session:

Format

Moderators briefly introduce presenters at the beginning of each session. Presenters can select the format that best meets their needs – for instance, organizing a panel, displaying research and findings independently, or engaging in an extended discussion with the audience. Regardless of the format, please do not read lengthy technical papers.

Audience

The audience will include academics and practitioners with diverse backgrounds, experience, and knowledge. Because of this diversity, it will be helpful to define any legal and technical terms and acronyms.

Time

Research to Policy to Practice sessions are 55 minutes long. Regardless of the number of presenters, it is essential to leave at least 15 minutes for audience questions. Sessions must finish on time for scheduling reasons.

Abstracts

Research to Policy to Practice participants must submit an abstract of their work by May 22. For more information, review the Workshop Abstract Guidelines.