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Enjoy the commitment and support of senior managers, including the most seniorofficer of the institution.Ensure that the institution is able to integrate the project into its overall corporateframework.Work towards change which will be sustained by the independent commitment,efforts and resources of the institution.Help the institution assume a more prominent role or leadership in participationissues.8.6 Guidelines for Public Education Projects:Public education projects are those which seek to improve public understanding ofmulticulturalism and racism and contribute to informed public dialogue and action onissues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada, and other broad social issuesaffecting their communities.A public education project should:Ensure clear and consistent communications on intentions and actions.Define target audiences and messages clearly.Give careful consideration to interests, concerns and the current level ofknowledge of the intended target audience.Build upon information gathered through research and the experience gainedfrom other public education activities-Support the inclusion of ethnic and racial minorities in the arena of public debate.Demonstrate respect for differing views and opinions and dissent.8.7 Guidelines for Research Projects:Research projects funded by the Multiculturalism Program engage in the systematicinvestigation and study of data and information in order to increase knowledge andunderstanding of issues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada.A research project should:Respond to needs identified through the work of the Multiculturalism Programin the areas of social development, institutional development, public educationand research.Be part of or contribute to a broader body of work and advance the research inthat area of study.Include a review of existing related research in order to set the work within awider context of study.Involve and draw upon the advice of members of communities which are studiedor affected by the research.Adhere to generally accepted ethical standards which have been established forresearch.Pg. 123