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The R2A plan section is meant to be a planning resource for researchers to guide development of research utilization goals and objectives and implementation of related activities. An R2A plan maps out the steps needed to achieve these objectives and, ultimately, the research utilization goal. The plan should be a “living” document that may be updated based on research progress and new opportunities identified.

This section leads users through seven steps for creating the R2A plan. Working with the template provided, users complete a series of exercises designed to develop the content for each section of the plan. After completing the seven steps, users also complete worksheets that help them consider how they will track progress in implementing the plan and achieving desired outcomes.

To use this section of the toolkit, download the zip folder in the dropdown menu above. The zip folder includes a step-by-step guide, accompanying worksheets and examples, a “Readme” file with detailed instructions, and a troubleshooting guide.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction

Step 1a: Set Research-to-Action Goals

Step 1b: Summarize Major Project Results 

Step 2: Stakeholder Analysis—Identify, Prioritize, and Engage

Step 3: Assess the Policy Environment for Research Use: Identifying Windows of Opportunity

Step 4: Distill Main Messages and Develop Actionable Recommendations

Step 5: Package Research in Appropriate, User-Friendly Formats and Disseminate

Step 6: Develop an R2A Plan Timeline and Checklist

Step 7: Regularly Track Progress and Measure Success 

Resources and Tools by Step

References

 

Worksheets and Other Resources

R2A Plan Template

R2A Plan Checklist

R2A Plan Timeline Worksheet

R2A Plan Timeline Example

R2A Plan Progress Tracking Worksheet

 

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