Why should you conduct research?
___You or your group has agreed that you want to influence policies related to issues of concern to you and your constituents
You have determined to conduct policy research to (choose one or more of the following):
___Assure that an issue is actually addressed
___Assure that the issue addressed is the one that needs to be addressed
___Show a need for funding or intervention for an issue
___Support or discredit the use of a particular practice or approach
___Identify and advocate for appropriate policy on an issue
___Point out incompetence or corruption that harms the public interest
___Protect public health and safety
___Build a solid base for your advocacy
___Maintain your own integrity
For maximum credibility, you have collaborated with or received help from (indicate which groups have helped):
___Think tanks
___Government agencies
___Professional associations
___Official commissions
___Organizations that work with the issue
___Watchdog organizations
___Law enforcement agencies
You conducted policy research because:
___There was a need for policy, and none has been established
___There was a critical situation that was not recognized or acknowledged
___Our issue was under legislative review
___The policy was under discussion, and we wante to make sure that important points weren't ignored
___The results of current policy were unknown or unclear
___Policy was headed in the wrong direction
___We were consulted as an expert