Module Details

Module Code: EDUC9040
Title: Communicating your Research
Long Title: Communicating your Research
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Learners will be introduced to the key concepts of effective oral and written communication of research to both technical and non-technical audiences. Within core public speaking skills, learners will be taught how to communicate their research effectively and confidently and use presentation software to enhance their communication. Within core writing skills, learners will be taught how to effectively communicate their research through variety of traditional and non-traditional media..
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Communicate their research to both technical and non-technical audiences
LO2 Develop core writing skills in preparing written communications
LO3 Design and deliver oral presentations making effective use of public speaking skills and presentation software.
LO4 Appraise and apply the concepts of persuasive and narrative-based communication
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Communicating your research to both technical and non-technical audiences
Identifying audience composition and expectations. Selecting content to reflect background of the audience. Improving clarity and focus of communication. Designing research purpose statements. Highlighting relevance, impact, and applications of the research. Incorporating concepts of Universal Design Learning to increase accessibility for a diverse group of stakeholders.
Public Speaking Skills
Core public speaking skills for use in a variety of presentation formats. Persuasive communication. Creating a narrative. Engagement with audiences. Preparing for question and answer sessions.
Core writing skills
Core writing skills to improve readability and impact. Planning a document outline. Identifying key messages. Clear and logical structuring of documents. The editing process.
Effective oral presentations
Avoiding "Death by PowerPoint". Using a minimalist approach for presentations. Selection of presentation software and formats for different styles of presentation. Use of visual cues. Accessibility.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
A 1,000 word article, tailored for a non-technical audience i.e., the general public, communicating the core concept, impact, and wider applications of the student’s research project (or a selected aspect of it). The student should demonstrate understanding and application of the core writing skills portion of the module.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
A short oral presentation (Thesis in 3 format) of the student’s research project (or a selected aspect of it) and accompanying visual aids, designed for a broad audience i.e., technical and non-technical. The student should demonstrate understanding and application of the public speaking skills and presentation design portions of the module.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Bi-weekly seminars including oral and written communication skills, and peer-to-peer learning activities Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation of assessments in the context of the student's ongoing research project Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Bi-weekly seminars including oral and written communication skills, and peer-to-peer learning activities Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Preparation of assessments in the context of the student's ongoing research project Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Garr Reynolds. (2011), Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, [ISBN: 978-032181198].
  • Clare Wilkinson,Emma Weitkamp. (2016), Creative Research Communication, [ISBN: 9780719096518].
  • Irenee Daly,Aoife Brophy Haney. (2014), 53 Interesting Ways to Communicate Your Research, Professional and Higher Partnership, p.117, [ISBN: 9781907076633].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HRDPR_9 Postgraduate Certificate in Research Development & Practice 2 Elective