The Applied and The Applied and Participatory ParadigmParticipatory Paradigm
ScopesScopes
Applied research aims at:Applied research aims at:
EvaluationEvaluation
RecommendationRecommendation
ApplicationApplication
SolutionSolution
CollaborationCollaboration
DemocratizationDemocratization
MeansMeans
Critical/applied research utilizes:Critical/applied research utilizes:
The use of existing academic knowledgeThe use of existing academic knowledge
The use of existing local working knowledgeThe use of existing local working knowledge
A critical perspectiveA critical perspective
An emancipatory approachAn emancipatory approach
Multiple meansMultiple means
Democratic participationDemocratic participation
Questions, problems, and critical statementsQuestions, problems, and critical statements
Characteristics of ParadigmCharacteristics of Paradigm
Research within this paradigm is:Research within this paradigm is:MessyMessyAssumes inequalitiesAssumes inequalitiesBased on convenienceBased on conveniencePracticalPracticalAiming at addressing causes and symptomsAiming at addressing causes and symptomsDemocratic and democratizingDemocratic and democratizingFocused on criticism and emancipationFocused on criticism and emancipationCollaborative and participatoryCollaborative and participatoryContingentContingent
Common Methods and StrategiesCommon Methods and Strategies
Commonly used methods:Commonly used methods:Anything which the situation demandsAnything which the situation demandsStrategies:Strategies:Decolonizing methodologiesDecolonizing methodologiesCase StudiesCase StudiesAction ResearchAction ResearchProgram EvaluationProgram EvaluationCollaborative versions of other strategiesCollaborative versions of other strategies
The Research ProcessThe Research Process
Step 1: Identify possible needStep 1: Identify possible need
Step 2: Consult and experienceStep 2: Consult and experience
Step 3: Investigate problemStep 3: Investigate problem
Step 4: Identify solutionsStep 4: Identify solutions
Step 5: Suggest recommendations/consultStep 5: Suggest recommendations/consult
Step 6: Implement plan/collaborateStep 6: Implement plan/collaborate
Step 7: Start againStep 7: Start again
Quality AssessmentQuality Assessment
Common criteria include:Common criteria include:
TransferabilityTransferability
Pragmatic successPragmatic success
EmpowermentEmpowerment