CERI User Guide
Guides including 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.
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.
