Repko's Steps for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Repko¡¯s steps 

1. Define the problem.
2. Explain why solving the problem requires an interdisciplinary approach.
3. Identify the possible contributions of the various disciplines.
4. Conduct a literature review.
5. Identify the differences and similarities between the various disciplinary understandings.
6. Create common ground.
7. Integrate the different understandings and draw conclusions.

In Practice

INTED has used these steps as guidelines for student participants in Interdisciplinary Workshops, for example in the Oslo fjord workshop. 

References

Repko, A (2008). Interdisciplinary Research; process and theory. Los Angeles: Sage