Leadership Lab: Communicating Your Research to Non-Specialists

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Leadership Lab: Communicating Your Research to Non-Specialists

By Division of the Social Sciences, University of Chicago

Date and time

Friday, November 7, 2014 · 12 - 1:30pm CST

Location

Stuart Hall

Room 105 5835 S Greenwood Ave Chicago, IL 60637

Description

Presenting specialized research to non-academic audiences, or even to fellow academics in different fields, poses a set of challenges different from those of writing an article or giving a workshop talk. How can you explain a complex argument in 15 minutes or less without reducing the effectiveness of your argument? How can you find the right tone in addressing a particular audience? In his workshop, we will discuss strategies to convey your research findings to non-specialists in a succinct, accessible and engaging fashion. Our discussion panel will consist of:

  • Renee Foster (Director of Communications and Events in the SSD), moderator
  • Sarah London (Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology)
  • Rob Mitchum (Communication Manager, Computation Institute)
  • Tracy Weiner (Associate Director, UChicago Writing Program)
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