HSTM60571 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 James Sumner Unit coordinator Elizabeth Toon Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>This assessed unit introduces students to a variety of skills needed to effectively communicate their research to a wide range of audiences, from academic conferences to school children. The unit is required on both the MA History of Science, Technology and Medicine and MSc Science and Health Communication programmes, and the case coverage will be drawn from across the disciplinary approaches covered by these programmes, with an emphasis on the shared themes of expertise and communication in science and medicine. The course will begin with a focus on how to read academic work effectively and critically, before going on to cover how to develop and strengthen your own academic writing. We focus particularly on writing academic essays, articles and presentations as a developmental and iterative process. The unit also highlights the need to consider and engage with multiple audiences outside of academia and covers approaches to communicating science and health research through broadcast media, journalism, podcasts, fiction, and social media.</p> <p>This assessed unit introduces students to a variety of skills needed to effectively communicate their research to a wide range of audiences, from academic conferences to school children. The unit is required on both the MA History of Science, Technology and Medicine and MSc Science and Health Communication programmes, and the case coverage will be drawn from across the disciplinary approaches covered by these programmes, with an emphasis on the shared themes of expertise and communication in science and medicine. The course will begin with a focus on how to read academic work effectively and critically, before going on to cover how to develop and strengthen your own academic writing. We focus particularly on writing academic essays, articles and presentations as a developmental and iterative process. The unit also highlights the need to consider and engage with multiple audiences outside of academia and covers approaches to communicating science and health research through broadcast media, journalism, podcasts, fiction, and social media.</p> <p>The unit aims to:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>introduce students to key research methodologies relating to history, policy and communication in science, technology and medicine</li><li>enable students to analyse critically key methods and techniques used by researchers</li><li>provide students with practical insights into writing, through the experience of current researchers</li><li>build awareness and skill in writing and adapting material for different audiences and formats</li><li>develop skills in drafting and editing of texts</li><li>develop skills in oral presentation.</li></ul> <ul><li>Understand key approaches to effective communication in science, technology and medicine&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Critically and comparatively appraise source texts</li><li>Identify and analyse critically a variety of different approaches to communicating research and argument</li><li>Select and apply appropriate approaches to particular research questions&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul><li>Understand and begin to apply the practical skills required in professional research, from question formulation to publication</li><li>Read for research, including skim-reading, source prioritisation, and following up references</li><li>Compose and edit texts presenting the same content for different audiences and reflect critically on the editing process and audience engagement</li><li>Give an oral presentation based on a specific case study and respond to questions or comments from others</li></ul> <ul><li>Summarise and critically interpret the results of research</li><li>Contribute to group discussion</li><li>Present findings orally in a group session &nbsp;</li></ul> <p>Multiple staff members will join the unit convenors to give short interactive lectures, lead large-group discussions, and encourage practical interaction via small-group activities.</p> 0 Other 100% <p>Written assignment based on a research finding relevant to the student's core programme/pathway (2250 – 2500 words): 100%</p> <p style="margin-left:5.7pt;">Individual comments on submissions delivered electronically. Standard turnaround time applies.</p> N Seminars 15 0 135