Plan for and assess the impact of community-engaged research.

The Knowledge Engagement Impact Assessment Toolkit has been developed to provide UCalgary researchers with tools and skills training necessary to assist them in evaluating their own work, generating data and reporting on the impact of their KI activities.

The toolkit is made up of two main components:

1. a matrix that helps measure the quantitative data of knowledge engagement activities,
2. a portrait that helps tell the story of knowledge engagement impact

The toolkit uses the REAP Self-Assessment Model (originally developed at the University of Bradford) as a framework to measure impact, with the addition of strategic context.

REAP Self Assessment Model

• Reciprocity
  Multi-directional flow of knowledge, information and benefits between the University and community partners.
• Externalities
  Benefits extend beyond those created for the partners, assisting in generating social trust and relationships that contribute to building a learning and knowledge-based society.
• Access
  Partners have ongoing access to facilities, resources and knowledge instead of receiving a one-time provision of goods or services.
• Partnership
  Partnerships develop and are strengthened through extended reciprocity and access.

This resource was funded by The Conference Board of Canada through the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre.

Supported by Research Impact Canada.

Any omissions in fact or interpretation remain the sole responsibility of the authors. The findings do not necessarily reflect the views of Research Impact Canada, its funder, or its partners.