Course content

The course provides research-based introduction to, and practical training in, effective communication of own research to important audiences in academic and non-academic contexts (such as journals, user groups, and the general public).

The focus is on the communication of own research.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

- has knowledge of different purposes and forms of communication of scientific knowledge to different types of audiences

(for example, scientific research articles and popular science articles)

- has knowledge of techniques that promote scientific communication, both in academic and non-academic environments

SKILLS

The student

- can analyze needs of different target groups for research communication

- can reflect critically on the significance of science communication in contemporary society

Learning methods and activities

7 three-hour sessions

(weekly, not block-based)

Short lectures, group-work, writing tasks

Compulsory activities

Submission of drafts of three products related to three Workspace topics of own choice (e.g. scientific abstract, blog post for a user group, opinion piece for the general public).

Obligatory attendance:

• the first Workspace session
• three other Workspace sessions of own choice.

Compulsory assignments

• Obligatory attendance
• Written assignment 1
• Written assignment 2
• Written assignment 3

Recommended previous knowledge

Completed project description (the focus is on the communication of PhD candidates’ own research).

Required previous knowledge

Enrollment in a PhD-program

Course materials

Obligatory reading will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions