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Explore strategies for becoming a more effective policy researcher in this informative webinar hosted by the University-Based Child and Family Policy Consortium. Gain insights from two experts, Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff and Dr. Rachel Chazan Cohen, as they share their experiences bridging research and policy. Learn about taking advantage of opportunities, conducting research in government settings, interdisciplinary work, funding, and engaging with policymakers. Discover various research methods, types of research questions, and activities involved in policy research. Receive valuable advice on flexibility, centralized governance, and participating in technical expert panels. Understand how to effectively communicate with Congress and navigate the complexities of policy-oriented research in child and family studies.
Syllabus
Introduction
Taking Advantage of Opportunities
My Background
Flexibility
Research in the Government
Research in the Office
Research Associate
Government Involvement
Research Methods
Interdisciplinary Work
Funding
Centralized Governance
Activities
Technical Expert Panels
Talking to Congress
Types of Research Questions
Advice
Taught by
Society for Research in Child Development