Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this module students should
- Be able to talk about their research in a way that is clear and understandable by a non-science audience
- Have the experience of doing a radio interview and receive feedback
- Have the experience of writing a newspaper article
- Understand the role of social media in disseminating their research findings
- Understand the importance and factors to be considered in Public Engagement activities
Indicative Module Content:
How the media cover science
Examples of good communication
Prep for a radio interview
media writing workshop
social media - twitter, blogs and beyond