You have some great ideas on how you might share your research but do you have a plan?  A good research communication plan makes your research findable and memorable. This workshop will introduce concrete analytical steps that researchers can take to develop a strategic communication plan. Participants will learn to conduct a landscape scan, understand different audiences and identify visuals to better frame your communication campaigns. 

"Being Strategic" is the foundational workshop for a series of DSC workshops we offer on Research Communication. Whether you are a seasoned faculty member or an undergrad venturing into research for the first time, this workshop will help you to work through some analytical exercises so you can better plan how you communicate the results of your research. The workshop will also help you to consider new and alternative ways of sharing research findings.

Completion of this workshop can contribute to a partial requirement of the University of Alberta Professional Development program by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS). Information on how attendance will be recorded will be discussed in the workshop.

About the Instructor: Junelle Mah has been with the U of A Library since 2018. A proud U of A Human Ecology alumna, she also holds a MA in Professional Communication and is currently completing a Master of Library + Information Science. Junelle is dedicated to the continuous growth and development of meaningful communication practices. From an early age she saw the importance of creating connections through visual storytelling methods that include ethnography and textile arts. Her multi-faceted work with U of A has inspired interests in user experience; specifically the role of technology to more effectively connect people with their university experience.