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Appendix E: Notes on the Role of Research Translator
Pages 247-250

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... The research translator position promises to be a significant part of the solution. The 1990 proposal described the process of transferring science to coastal decisionmakers: "Making the pertinent research results useful to the public involves a process; it is necessary to: - understand the full significance of the research questions and be aware of when there are specific findings that can be applied; - understand the needs of the coastal decisionmakers for information; - understand how people learn and assimilate information so that the information will be presented in a way that people will use it; ant!
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... This same understanding of the learning process needs to be applied to the transfer of science to management. The research translator must have background in the learning process and effective information transfer techniques including printed materials, workshops, experiences, presentations, and demonstrations.
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... Sometimes promoting the use of science in coastal management involves simply getting several key researchers and policymakers around the same table to discuss an issue. They educate each other by sharing information.
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