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
