Science Communication User Guide
This Guide includes practical tips for knowledge mobilisation and science communication collated by the members of the Collaboration for Enhanced Research Impact (CERI) Coordinating Group.
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How to write a communications plan
A quick guide to help you refine your communications strategy as well as plan communications for individual pieces of work such as events or release of research findings.
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Knowledge mobilisation framework
How to use knowledge mobilisation to enhance research impact. Learn strategies such as taking a systems approach, and download useful tools. -
Running an event
Tips and guidance for hosting an event, whether online, virtual or in-person. Download tools to help you plan, run and evaluate sessions. -
How to write about your research
Tips for writing media releases, news stories, opinion articles, features and case studies, and creating infographics, podcasts and videos about your own work. -
Storytelling
This guide gives tips and techniques about storytelling, and explains in plain English why it is a powerful and effective tool. -
Engaging with the media
A guide to why, when and how to engage with the media, including useful tips and downloadable tools. -
Writing a policy brief
A guide to writing policy briefs, including definitions, planning tips, recommended format and structure, policy brief examples and a template to download. -
Writing in plain English
Communicate your research more effectively to any audience by writing in plain English. -
Writing an opinion piece
Opinion piece articles are a good way to get your research into the public domain. Here are some tips on how to write. -
The basics of social media
An introduction to social media, with particular focus on their use by researchers. -
Writing for Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
An explanation in plain English of what SEO is, how it works and simple ways to implement it on your web pages. -
Podcasts for effective science communication
A guide to using podcasts as an effective tool to communicate and stimulate discussion about your research.
More from CERI
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Collaboration for Enhanced Research Impact (CERI)
A joint initiative between the Prevention Centre and several NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence to enhance the profile and impact of chronic disease prevention in Australia. -
CERI products
News stories, submissions, podcasts and videos that enhance the profile and impact of chronic disease prevention in Australia. -
CERI capabilities
A list of the numerous research themes, target populations, settings and methodologies covered by the expertise of CERI member organisations.
