Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
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 and develop links with outside organizations 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 and develop links with outside organizations 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.
| Description | Value |
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| Catering (tea/coffee) for course conference | GBP 100.00 |
| Travel funds available for students undertaking engagement activities outside of Aberdeen | GBP 300.00 |
| Invited external speaker who is an expert in philosophical impact (£300) + travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses (£300) | GBP 600.00 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Students will do a poster presentation at the day-long course conference. In the presentation they reflect on their project, engagement activities, and knowledge exchange, and evaluate the impact of their activities. They will be assessed on the oral presentation and the poster, a copy of which must be submitted before the conference takes place. Informal feedback will be given through peer discussion at the conference. Formal feedback will be given by teaching staff on the standard feedback form, with further oral feedback available if requested. |
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| 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 |
| 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 | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will do a public presentation in a venue that they have identified through their knowledge exchange contacts, or through an event organized by the course organizer. They will also submit a PowerPoint or outline. Informal feedback will be given through peer discussion at the event. Formal feedback will be given by teaching staff on the standard feedback form, with further oral feedback available if requested. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| 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 |
| Procedural | Understand | Students will communicate their research clearly and accessibly to non-academic audiences, both orally and in writing |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | 31 | |
| Feedback |
Students will write an impact and engagement plan, based on research they are conducting (or have conducted) on another course on the MLitt. They will receive written feedback through the standard feedback form, with further oral feedback available if requested. |
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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 | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Students will write a short piece communicating the outcomes of their research to a broad audience. It will be posted on the course blog, and could optionally be submitted for publication in other venues. Informal feedback will be given through peer comments on the course blog. Formal feedback will be given by teaching staff on the standard feedback form, with further oral feedback available if requested. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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