Research Communication
Potential Objectives
1. Discuss the relevance and implications of current research projects for society
2. Learn how to craft your research and findings for a broad audience
3. Consider the many ways research can be communicated to the public
Literature
Kueffer, C. and B. M. H. Larson. 2014. Responsible use of language in scientific writing and science communication. Bioscience. 64: 719-724.
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Cirino LA, Emberts Z, Joseph PN, Allen PE, Lopatto D, & Miller CW (2017). Broadening the voice of science: promoting scientific communication in the undergraduate classroom. Ecology and Evolution.7: 10124–10130. DOI:
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Potential Outcomes
A presentation on a piece of primary literature to the class
A short video (~3mins) suitable for the general public
- could be hosted on a lab website or posted on social media as a form of outreach
A poster, potentially presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium in Spring Links to an external site.
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A blog post detailing the research project for the general public
- can be posted on a public platform e.g. Medium Links to an external site.