Role of research & academic theory

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Evaluating advocacy- research from the field

Submitted by cima on Mon, 2008-10-06 09:30.

Advocates perspectives on what works in evaluating their work

Appreciative Inquiry: An Introduction to Positive Change Research and Leadership

Submitted by Elsa on Sun, 2008-02-03 18:07.

Grounded in the theory of ‘social constructionism,’ AI recognizes that human systems are constructions of the imagination and are, therefore, capable of change at the speed of imagination.

Media Research Hub

Submitted by rikomatic on Wed, 2007-10-10 10:33.

The Media Research Hub is a resource for researchers, advocates, and practitioners working for a more democratic and participatory public sphere. The Hub offers various collaborative tools including a rich resource database, collaborative grants, news, events and opportunities related to media research.

Power, Privilege and Participation: Meeting the Challenge of Equal Research Alliances

Submitted by Elsa on Mon, 2006-07-31 01:56.

This article describes alliances between social justice organizations and academic researchers to defend their position that environmental racism does indeed exist.

Bridging Research and Education Organizing: Can We Strengthen Our Combined Power?

Submitted by Elsa on Mon, 2006-07-31 01:41.

The role of research in education change work takes on different meanings for community organizing groups and research-based organizations.