Toolkits and Frameworks

Qualitative research requires rigor—meaning a holistic commitment to high-quality, transparent, ethical and equitable methods.

Community development researchers have carefully documented their approaches and processes when conducting qualitative studies, such that these documents have evolved into standalone toolkits. These resources are available to anyone seeking guidance on meaningful engagement practices.

Young Leaders Collaboration Toolkit (2023)

The Young Leaders Collaboration Toolkit was created and implemented by community development researchers during the 2023-24 policy development projects. It is designed for public policy writers that want to create collaboration and engagement opportunities with youth (and other age groups) to guide policy development. 

Youth and Parks Toolkit (2019)

In 2018, community development researchers collaborated with regional park agencies, youth researchers, youth participants, and supportive adults from youth-serving organizations to conduct a study about values, desired experiences, and access obstacles between youth and the outdoors.

The project used a three-step process: create the team, share in-park experiences, and analyze the data. The Youth and Parks toolkit provides sample documents that can be used to replicate the activities from this study, from selecting and contracting with organizations through data analysis and interpretation.

Toolkits and Frameworks

Darcie Vandegrift
Manager
Qualitative Research Team
[email protected]