Tools

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The Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team at Research Western offers a series of three tools to guide researchers in planning their knowledge exchange activities as part of their research. Support, training and consultations are encouraged and welcomed by contacting us.

Please note: you must sign in to your Western University Microsoft 365 account to access any of the tools provided below .

Knowledge Mobilization Planning Resources

Below are resources to help navigate the broad concept of knowledge mobilization. They are best reviewed sequentially.

  1. Exploring Knowledge Exchange: A Glossary to Learn More  requires Western login
  2. Charting Your Pathway to Impact: Your Knowledge Exchange Plan  requires Western login
  3. Reviewing a Grant Application with a Knowledge Exchange and Impact Lens: A Checklist requires Western login

Narrative CVs

Transitioning from a traditional academic CV to a narrative CV can feel like a daunting task. The information and resources here will guide you through the process.

Web-based Research Impact Tracking Tools

There are a variety of web-based research impact tracking tools available to Western researchers.

Additional Tools

Knowledge Exchange & EDI Tool

Intended to support the creation of knowledge mobilization and knowledge translation plans, with a focus on EDI initiatives

  • Knowledge Exchange and EDI tool
  • EDI Resource Guide: On-Campus and
    Off-Campus Organizations

Grant Writing and Knowledge Exchange

A series of grant-specific guides for annual external funding competitions. Requires Western login.

Impact Scholarly Diffusion Tool

Intended to assist researchers in developing and enriching descriptions of research impact

  • Template Scholarly Impact Report –
    Research Group
  • Template Scholarly Impact Summary –
    Individual Researcher
  • Comparison: Traditional vs Enhanced
    Scholarly Impact Description
  • Resource: Bibliometric Indicators
    Available in Different Platforms
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create
    an InCites Account
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Look up
    Your Publication and Citation Data in
    InCites
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Look up
    Your Published Names in Web of Science
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Upload
    a Custom Dataset in InCites
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
    InCites the Research Areas reflected
    among Your Publications
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
    InCites the Research Areas Citing Your
    Publications
  • Step-by-Step Guide: How to Find in
    InCites the Geographical Uptake of Your
    Publications

Research Program Canvas

Used to better understand the strategic planning required to build and maintain a research program.

Pathway to Impact: Potential Outputs, Activities & Data Sources

Intended to help researchers put together evidence-based research impact narratives, connecting various types of research outputs and activities to their outcomes and impact.

Contact Us

For support related to EDID and Indigenous Research, please fill out this form with your information and the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team will assist with your request – or contact Mariam Hayward directly.