Half-Day Workshop
Training Session (Approx. 3 hours. Condensed training sessions also available.)
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Introduction
- An overview of the value of communicating with the public and of the many ways you can engage beyond the walls of academia.
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Making Your Message
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Learn to convey your research in clear and concise language that is accessible to different audiences.
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Taking Your Message to Town
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Delve into strategies for engaging in traditional media, social media, policy briefings, and public events.
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Exercise: The Cocktail Party Pitch
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Can you describe your dissertation or latest research in jargon-free language while the clock is ticking? This exercise is your chance to give it a try.
Panel Discussion (approx. 1 hour)
Political scientists who regularly engage in the public arena discuss why they engage, provide their tips for successful communication, and take part in a question-and-answer session with the audience.