| Module Title |
Research Dissemination |
| Module Code |
IDS1001 (ITS: SPO1068) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
15 |
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Description
This module aims to advance students skills in interpreting, communicating and disseminating research findings in both academic and non-academic settings. Students will not only put their findings into context within current literature at the forefront of learnings, but will also apply them to practice. They will learn essential skills in the dissemination of findings in a variety of mediums to maximise applied population engagement and education. Students will also attend an in house SHHP postgraduate research conference and will be encouraged to attend external postgraduate conferences to disseminate and robustly defend their research findings.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 96 | Discussion of the project, stimulus presentations and directed advice and feedback of all requirements. | | Fieldwork | 24 | Stimulus online tasks to support and facilitate reflection on their research requirements | | Seminars | 8 | Seminar to disseminate research | | Independent Study | 247 | Conducting the dissemination materials, writing research paper of standard of peer-review and developing creative content to support dissemination |
| Total Workload: 375 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12292 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Siobhan O'Connor | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Project | Conference abstract according to a selected conference specification. The student is also encouraged to submit the abstract for attendance at a conference if appropriate. | 10% | Week 8 | | Presentation | Presentation at an in-house School of Health and Human Performance research collaboration seminar. | 30% | As required | | Research Paper | Research paper written to satisfy peer review according to a selected journals specification. The student is also encouraged to submit the paper for peer review if appropriate. | 35% | Week 21 | | Digital Project | Infographic | 10% | Week 28 | | Digital Project | Tell it straight video | 15% | Sem 2 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Overview of Dissemination to Academic and Non-academic audiences and Research Impact
Including audience types (researchers, policymakers, practitioners, general public, media) and formats (papers, reports, blogs, social media etc).
Choosing a Journal
Publishing models (including open access), interpreting various journal metrics and predatory journals.
The Cover Letter
How to write a cover letter
The Academic Paper
Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion
The Academic Paper
Utilising checklists and risk of bias tools e.g. STROBE guidelines, COREQ, CONSORT etc.
The Academic Paper
Paper submission steps and peer-review process
The Academic Paper
Responding to reviewers and dealing with rejection and resubmission
Conferences
Tips for Abstracts
Conferences
Presentations (including effective oral skills)
Tell it Straight Video:
Communicating Research through Video
Infographics & Posters
Design principles and tools for infographic creation
Social Media
How to create your brand, social media strategy, social media tips and dissemination
Press Releases
How to write a press release
Radio & TV interviews
Tips on radio interviews, preparation and practical workshop with peer feedback
Podcasts
Tips on podcasts, preparation and practical workshop with peer feedback.
Science for Everyone
Writing for general audiences e.g. RTE Brainstorm, blogs, websites, op-eds etc.
Embedded throughout the module every week are practical applied workshops/tutorials, peer and lecturer feedback and stimulus tasks to support learning (e.g. tasks re social media branding etc).
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Paul J. Silvia: 2019, How to Write a Lot, APA Life Tools, 0, 978-1433829734
- Maria Gardiner,Hugh Kearns: 2010, Turbocharge Your Writing, Thinkwell, 9780646537382
- TIMOTHY G. POLLOCK: 0, How to Use Storytelling in Your Academic Writing, 9781035325887
- Jane Fraser,Louise Fuller,Georgina Hutber: 2009, Creating Effective Conference Abstracts and Posters in Biomedicine, Radcliffe Publishing, 152, 9781846193118
Articles:
- Maria Gardiner, Hugh Kearns.: 2012, The ABCDE of Writing: Coaching high-quality high-quantity writing., International coaching psychology review, 7, 24725, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236627021_The_ABCDE_of_Writing_Coaching_high-quality_high-quantity_writing,
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Other Resources
- 1: Audit Template, Hugh Kearns, Writing audit template,
- 418764: 1, Website, UCD Library, Social Media to Promote Research,
- https://libguides.ucd.ie/socialmedia: 418765, 1, Website, The Academic Designer., 2019, Social Media Platforms for Academics, A Breakdown of the Networks.
- https://theacademicdesigner.com/2019/social-media-platforms/: 418766, 1, Website, UCD Research, Promoting your Research to the Media. Practical Guide for UCD Researchers
- https://www.ucd.ie/research/portal/t4media/Promote-Your-Research-to-the-Media.pdf: 418767, 1, Website, Taylor and Francis., Working with the media to promote your research.
- https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/research-impact/working-with-the-media-to-promote-your-research/:
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