Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work?
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify a range of key audiences and potential goals for engagement
Consider different levels and types of community engagement before, during and following the research process
Incorporate practical tips and important considerations in their own engagement efforts
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences?
Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media.
Participants can learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Describe the principles of visual design
Select appropriate resources to help make visual layouts
Create a basic infographic using graphic design tools
