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WHY WE DO RESEARCH AND LINK IT WITH COMMUNITIES

WHY WE DO RESEARCH AND LINK IT WITH COMMUNITIES. BY DR. OKODAN AKWAP 5 th ANNUAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP AT KUMI UNIVERSITY ON 09/11/ 2017. WORDS OF WISDOM. THE ROOTS OF EDUCATION ARE BITTER BUT THE FRUIT IS SWEET – ARISTOTLE. INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

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WHY WE DO RESEARCH AND LINK IT WITH COMMUNITIES

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  1. WHY WE DO RESEARCH ANDLINK IT WITH COMMUNITIES BY DR. OKODAN AKWAP5th ANNUAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP AT KUMI UNIVERSITY ON 09/11/ 2017

  2. WORDS OF WISDOM • THE ROOTS OF EDUCATION ARE BITTER BUT THE FRUIT IS SWEET – ARISTOTLE. • INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

  3. WHY DO WE DO RESEARCH? • Tool to generate new knowledge or validate/refine existing knowledge • Investigate and uncover unknown. • Highlight problems and concerns. • Support and justify existing action. • Good way to develop solutions. • Not enough research. More needed.

  4. WHY LINK WITH COMMUNITY? • Before beginning a project, know the needs of community members. • This research can then help you to design your project or programme. • Research can cause you to add or subtract something in the program • Or you can change plans altogether

  5. WHY ENGAGE LOCALS? • Projects/solutions will be accepted. • Drawing on local knowledge/skills. • Build locals’ problem-solving skills. • Give locals control over their lives. • Create local networks of members. • Increase trust in community organizations and governance.

  6. STAGES OF RESEARCH • Conceptual phase – research topic • Design and planning stage - Chapter 1,2 & 3. • Data collection stage • Data analysis stage • Report writing stage

  7. REFERENCES • Bassler, A. (2008). Developing Effective Citizen Engagement: A Guide for Community Leaders. New York: Center for Rural America. • Center for Economic and Community Development. (2010). Why Community Engagement Matters. Harrisburg: Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. • Government of Canada. (2012). Creating Impact Within The Community. Ottawa: Dept. of Justice.

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