Reconnecting knowledge utilization and evaluation utilization domains of inquiry

Abstract

This article provides commentary for the thematic segment titled "Applying a variety of methods to the evaluation of various efforts aimed at transferring knowledge generated from research." The authors revisit arguments supporting inquiry that takes up the challenge of connecting cognate fields of evaluation utilization and the broader domain of knowledge utilization. The central contribution of each of the foregoing articles is identified and situated within the context of ongoing inquiry in this domain. © 2009 Canadian Evaluation Society.