Article Dans Une Revue Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions Année : 2008

The seven rules for hydrologists and other researchers wanting to contribute to the water management practice

E. Mostert
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This paper addresses the question how hydrologists and other researchers can best contribute to the water management practice. It reviews the literature in the field of science and technology studies and research utilization and presents the results in the form of seven "rules" for researchers. These are (1) Reflect on the nature and possible roles of research; (2) Analyse the stakeholders and issues at stake; (3) Choose whom and what to serve; (4) Decide on your strategy; (5) Design the process to implement your strategy; (6) Communicate!; and (7) Consider your possibilities and limitations. Key notions in this paper are that research always involves selection and interpretation and that the selection and interpretations made in a specific case always reflect the values and preferences of those involved. Collaboration between the researchers and the other stakeholders can increase the legitimacy and utilization of the research and can prevent that the specific expertise of the researchers is lost.
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hal-00298938 , version 1 (18-06-2008)

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E. Mostert, G. T. Raadgever. The seven rules for hydrologists and other researchers wanting to contribute to the water management practice. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions, 2008, 5 (2), pp.843-864. ⟨hal-00298938⟩

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