Presenting II: Unfurling research to various audiences (3cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing this course, the doctoral researcher is able to:
- use tactics for communicating their research interests to different types of audiences
- present their research ideas effectively to different types of audiences
- engage different types of audiences with their research.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: FACE-TO-FACE

Content

The course aims to cultivate the effective communication of participants’ research ideas to different types of audiences. Participants will explore tactics for transmitting their research interests, activities and results in English to different types of academic and non-academic target groups (e.g., funders, the general public, friends and family, academics from other disciplines, and the media). This will be achieved through determining the points of view of different types of audiences and then practicing creative engagement with these through the use of effective communication.

Location and time

In Spring 2026, Presenting II will be offered in real time, online. Please note that we might be able to make small adjustments to the course schedule according to participants’ needs. We will discuss this in our first class.

Materials

Will be given during the course

Teaching methods

This is a participation-based course, which means students need to attend and actively participate in classes. This includes participating in discussion, preparing and carrying out required tasks and keeping a reflections journal during the course.

The course consists of 30 hours of class participation, 50 hours of independent work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass
The doctoral researcher meets the attendance requirements, participates in the lectures, and completes the assignments and tasks as specified in the course description and according to instructions. During the course, the doctoral researcher demonstrates an understanding of various strategies for effectively communicating their research interests to diverse audiences; they demonstrate a solid foundation for presenting their research ideas clearly and persuasively, tailored to the needs and expectations of different audience types; they actively engage with different audiences through presentations, discussions, or other interactive formats, showing their ability to adapt their communication style to maintain interest and understanding.

Fail
The doctoral researcher does not meet the attendance requirements, does not adequately participate in the lectures, and fails to complete the assignments and tasks as specified in the course description. The doctoral researcher fails to demonstrate an understanding of various strategies for effectively communicating their research interests to diverse audiences; they fail to demonstrate a solid foundation for presenting their research ideas clearly and persuasively, tailored to the needs and expectations of different audience types; and they do not actively engage with different audiences through presentations, discussions, or other interactive formats, thus failing to show their ability to adapt their communication style to maintain interest and understanding.