Writing Research Manifestos
This activity guides research teams in creating a one-page manifesto outlining their shared core values and practices for conducting socially inclusive research. It fosters a sense of commitment and shared purpose within the team.
Use this method after exploring personal identities and research populations to solidify a team's commitment to inclusive research practices. It provides a guiding document for the entire research project.
Solves: Lack of shared values and practices within the research team, inconsistent application of inclusive research principles, difficulty maintaining focus on inclusivity throughout the project.
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Step 1: Review insights from previous activities (Wheel of Power, Story Circles, Research Populations) (10 mins)
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Step 2: Brainstorm shared core values and practices for inclusive research (20 mins)
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Step 3: Draft a one-page manifesto based on brainstorming results (20 mins)
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Step 4: (Optional) Present the manifesto to the class and ask for feedback (10 mins)
- Encourage teams to be specific and actionable in their manifesto.
- Provide examples of collaborative research manifestos.
- Facilitate a discussion about the importance of shared values and practices.
- Create a visual manifesto using images and symbols.
- Develop a shorter, more concise manifesto.
- Incorporate the manifesto into the research proposal.