Module Specifications.
Academic Year 2026 - 2027
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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 1. Interpret new knowledge through original research of a quality to satisfy peer review. 2. Effectively communicate and defend research findings in a manner appropriate to academic and non-academic audiences. 3. Disseminate research findings in a clinically applied manner to the population of interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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