Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description The aim of this module is to introduce students to theory and practice of science communication. Particular emphasis will be on developing practical skills to clearly communicate research findings to the ‘lay’ (non-expert) public and also patients. Communication skills can include writing for the non-expert audience e.g. feature writing, news report writing, and science blogging; broadcasting skills can include podcasting and radio production; and social media skills for science communication. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Critically consider theoretical approaches to studying science communication 2. Critically consider approaches to public and patient involvement (PPI) in research 3. Draft a piece of journalistic writing communicating research findings for the non-expert audience 4. Communicate effectively in oral formats, adapting to audience profile as required 5. Demonstrate awareness of one's communication abilities, including areas for development 6. Communicate effectively in written or other non-oral formats, adapting to the audience profile as required 7. Demonstrate appropriate listening skills to enhance communication 8. Demonstrate the effective use of digital technology for communication | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction to science communication theory Science in public Science in mediaScience in public Science in media Data VisualisationOpen and Reproducible ScienceNarrative or Storytelling n/aWriting for the non-expert audienceFeature writing News reporting Writing for new mediaBroadcasting to the non-expert audienceJournalistic research skills Interview skills Audio production skillsCommunication strategies for social media | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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