DEFINING RESEARCH

IDENTIFYING RESEARCH
Abstract 1
Research: based on theory and designed to improve the field, more broadly.

What theory/theories does the research use?

What are the findings or further research directions presented?

How might some aspect of the findings, as described in the abstract, apply
directly to your programming?

Created by STANFORD SOCIAL ECOLOGY LAB 2020

 DEFINING RESEARCH
IDENTIFYING RESEARCH
Abstract 2
Research: based on theory and designed to improve the field, more broadly.

What theory/theories does the research use?

What are the findings or further research directions presented?

How might some aspect of the findings, as described in the abstract, apply
directly to your programming?

Created by STANFORD SOCIAL ECOLOGY LAB 2020

 DEFINING RESEARCH
IDENTIFYING RESEARCH
Discuss the following questions with your partner.

Has your organization used research findings to inform your work?

● If so, what was the process?
● What insights did your organization gain?

How might some aspect of the findings, as described in the summary, apply
directly to your programming?

Created by STANFORD SOCIAL ECOLOGY LAB 2020