The Inclusive Researcher
Description
The Inclusive Researcher is an indispensable guide for researchers seeking to incorporate the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their work. Instead of getting bogged down in theory, it provides a clear action plan for incorporating EDI principles at every stage of research, from design right through to knowledge mobilization.
Leela Viswanathan uses clear language, step-by-step instructions, and case examples across disciplines and research fields to steer readers from self-awareness to systemic impact. She offers practical tools and actionable steps for designing inclusive studies, building diverse teams, and engaging communities in co-creating research and sharing findings. This empathetic guide encourages researchers at all career stages to reflect, adapt, and grow, situating inclusive research within the broader research ecosystem and the demands of shifting policy requirements.
Grounded in real conversations and case studies, The Inclusive Researcher is a transformational tool in the pursuit of research excellence.
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Person
Leela Viswanathan has over twenty-five years' experience working as a researcher in academia, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. She is the founder and principal of Viswali Consulting, is a registered professional planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners, and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen's University. She has been awarded numerous Tri-Agency awards, including as the principal investigator for the Planning with Indigenous Peoples Research Group. She is the winner of the American Association of Geographers Enhancing Diversity Award and a recipient of the Steve Cutway Accessibility Award, and has twice received the Julian Szeicz Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is the author of The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to Your PhD.