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Start by asking what successful reflection and learning would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans.

The prompts below are not exhaustive; they are designed to get you thinking. The accompanying resources offer tips and examples to support your planning.

1. Outcome What does successful engagement and impact look like in your project?

Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

Research is credible and has real-world benefits when you engage with those affected by and interested in it.

2. Outputs How will you deliver your outcome?

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

How will you involve interested parties in your research design? Will you co-produce findings? Will you publish findings publicly to reach target audiences?

3. Activities What actions are needed to deliver your outputs?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

When will you reach out to interested parties? How often will you meet with participants and partners during the project? What media outlets will you engage with?

4. Inputs What financial, human and material resources will you need to deliver your activities?

Who, what, where, when?

Are you working with people or groups who need extra support? Will partners have access to appropriate funding? How much will it cost to make your research accessible to the public?

Engagement and impact

Research is credible and has real-world benefits when you engage with those affected by and interested in it.

Start or continue using the tool to design your research project.

Engagement and impact

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Start by asking what successful reflection and learning would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans.

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