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On this course, students will learn to identify and develop the non-academic impact of their philosophy research. They will learn a range of skills and techniques for engaging with the public, exchanging knowledge with organizations outside the university, and communicating their research to diverse audiences. Students will develop engagement and impact activities suitable for outside organizations and based on their own research interests, with guidance and training from academic staff and public engagement experts.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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On this course, students will learn to identify and develop the non-academic impact of their philosophy research. They will learn a range of skills and techniques for engaging with the public, exchanging knowledge with organizations outside the university, and communicating their research to diverse audiences. Students will develop engagement and impact activities suitable for outside organizations and based on their own research interests, with guidance and training from academic staff and public engagement experts. Topics to be covered include designing an impact-oriented research project; writing an impact statement; knowledge exchange; engaging with non-academic audiences; and evaluating and assessing the impact of research.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
| Feedback |
2,500-word essay |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | Students will create links and exchange knowledge with non-academic organizations and individuals |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will understand the concept of impact and the principles of public engagement |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will conduct engagement activities with a range of non-academic audiences |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will communicate their research clearly and accessibly to non-academic audiences, both orally and in writing |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will reflect on the implementation of their plan and evaluate the impact of their research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32 | Feedback Weeks | 38 | |
| Feedback |
1,000-word project plan. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Students will understand the concept of impact and the principles of public engagement |
| Procedural | Create | Students will develop an impact plan for their research |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
| Feedback |
1,500-word Public-Engagement Writing Exercise – blog post, position/mission document, interpretive document, etc. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Students will conduct engagement activities with a range of non-academic audiences |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will communicate their research clearly and accessibly to non-academic audiences, both orally and in writing |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 42 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
| Feedback |
2000-word reflective essay explaining and critically evaluating the student’s project, engagement activities, knowledge exchange, and impact. Feedback will be provided on the standard feedback form. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 42 | Feedback Weeks | 45 | |
| Feedback |
A new, public-oriented presentation which will be video recorded. It need not be delivered in front of a live audience. The student must submit the video recording. Feedback will be provided on the standard feedback form. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Understand | Students will communicate their research clearly and accessibly to non-academic audiences, both orally and in writing |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will understand the concept of impact and the principles of public engagement |
| Procedural | Create | Students will develop an impact plan for their research |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will reflect on the implementation of their plan and evaluate the impact of their research |
| Conceptual | Create | Students will create links and exchange knowledge with non-academic organizations and individuals |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will conduct engagement activities with a range of non-academic audiences |
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