One of the most commonly utilized tools for policymakers is the briefing note - a short document that summarizes an issue and makes recommendations for next steps. It is often used to articulate how scientific research can be applied to policy to resolve a particular challenge. Briefing notes are used frequently in government but also consulting agencies, non-for-profit organizations, and private business among other organizations. Learning how to write a concise, strategic briefing note can be helpful to researchers in articulating the applicability of their science but also throughout your career.
As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, Knowledge Mobilization Specialist Nancy Goucher will present “Write a Policy Brief: Tips from the Experts” on Thursday, February 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm. In this live webinar, you will:
- Learn the difference between a briefing note and policy brief
- Provide tips on effectively communicating complex scientific issues to policymakers
- Learn how policy briefs are used by organizations outside of academia
- How policy briefs and briefing notes can be used effective science communication tools for researchers
- Learn how to structure these documents in a way that is clear and concise
If you are a student or faculty member who wants to share your research with policymakers, please register using your @uwaterloo.ca email address.
Visit the WaterLeadership webpage for the full list of workshops offered by the Water Institute.
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