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Research-based knowledge: researchers’ contribution to evidence-based practice and policy making in career guidance

Authors: Erik Hagaseth Haug, Peter Plant

Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance | Issue 1/2016

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To present evidence for the outcomes of career guidance is increasingly seen as pivotal for a further professionalization of policy making and service provision. This paper puts an emphasis on researchers’ contribution to evidence-based practice and policy making in career guidance. We argue for a broader and more pluralistic research strategy to meet the complexity of possible questions needed to be asked to provide evidence in career guidance. The article puts a specific focus on the need for a stronger involvement of the voice of users.

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Title: Research-based knowledge: researchers’ contribution to evidence-based practice and policy making in career guidance
Authors: Erik Hagaseth Haug
Peter Plant
Publication date: 23-05-2015
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1873-0388
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1782
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-015-9294-6

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