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Writing Grey Literature: Research Communication Guide

Learn to transform research into engaging content through opinion pieces, data stories, and photo narratives. Master social media for wider impact.

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₹ 2,699

Beginner

Skill Level

25 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This comprehensive course teaches researchers, academics, and professionals how to effectively communicate their research findings to broader audiences through various formats. Led by experts from the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, the course covers crafting opinion pieces, data stories, photo narratives, and infographics. Students learn essential skills in writing, editing, and using social media for research dissemination. The program emphasizes practical techniques for transforming academic work into accessible content, making complex research findings more available to non-academic communities, practitioners, and policymakers.

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Archita Suryanarayanan

Archita Suryanarayanan

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

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4.6

2,689 Enrolled

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English

Archita Suryanarayanan

Archita Suryanarayanan

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

What you'll learn

  • Transform academic research into engaging public content

  • Craft effective opinion pieces and data stories

  • Create compelling photo narratives using smartphone photography

  • Develop skills in writing and self-editing

  • Master social media strategies for research dissemination

  • Learn to design and use infographics effectively

  • Understand how to pitch to media outlets

  • Adapt technical content for different platforms and audiences

Skills you'll gain

grey literature
research writing
data storytelling
social media
infographics
photo narratives
editing
content creation
public writing
opinion pieces

This course includes:

108 Minutes PreRecorded video

4 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 9 modules in this course

This course provides comprehensive training in transforming research work into accessible public content. Through nine detailed modules, participants learn to craft various forms of public writing including opinion pieces, data stories, and photo narratives. The curriculum covers essential skills in writing, editing, and social media promotion, with practical exercises in each area. Students learn how to effectively communicate complex research findings to non-academic audiences, use visual storytelling techniques, and leverage social media for wider reach. The course emphasizes hands-on practice with real-world applications.

Welcome to the Course

Module 1 · 51 Minutes to complete

The Basics: Overview of Grey Literature and Public Pieces

Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete

Express Yourself: Crafting an Opinion Piece (Op-ed)

Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete

Numbers are Awesome: Using Data to Tell a Story

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

Put Your Phone Camera to Work: Telling a Photo Narrative

Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete

Using Social Media to Drive Readership

Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete

Editing Your Own Work

Module 7 · 3 Hours to complete

Course Assignment

Module 8 · 6 Hours to complete

Course Conclusion

Module 9 · 16 Minutes to complete

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Archita Suryanarayanan

2,713

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Archita Suryanarayanan brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her role at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), combining expertise in architecture, urban studies, and journalism. Her diverse educational background includes degrees in architecture and urban studies, complemented by a diploma in journalism. As a seasoned writer and editor, she has contributed articles to leading media organizations including The Hindu, Mint, and The New Indian Express, focusing on urban planning, city development, and urbanism. At IIHS, she specializes in translating complex academic research into accessible public writing formats and provides comprehensive writing and editorial support. Her work includes developing and conducting training sessions on various forms of writing and editing, while also focusing on documentation and knowledge translation. Her expertise in distilling academic concepts into accessible formats has made her particularly effective in bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding of urban issues.
Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

2,713

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Kaavya Pradeep Kumar serves as Senior Associate at the Word Lab of the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), bringing a unique combination of journalism expertise and climate policy knowledge. Her academic credentials include an MSc in Climate Change, Development and Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, where her dissertation analyzed Indian media framing of international climate negotiations. Her professional journey includes five years of journalism experience, serving as an online news editor at Hindustan Times in New Delhi and as a staff reporter at The Hindu in Trivandrum, where she covered diverse beats including local politics, sanitation, education, and health infrastructure. At IIHS, she specializes in translating complex research into accessible formats and providing editorial support for academic publications. Her expertise in climate communication and environmental policy has led to roles at prestigious institutions including the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, where she served as Editorial Manager for the Centre for Social and Environmental Innovation.
Rekha Raghunathan

2,713

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Rekha Raghunathan serves as Lead of the Word Lab at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's editorial processes and knowledge dissemination strategies. Her expertise spans multiple areas of editorial work, including converting complex research into accessible data stories and op-eds for non-academic audiences, conducting substantive and copy-editing of IIHS publications, and implementing editorial processes across various teams. Her impact extends through her work on in-house publications, working papers, reports, and policy briefs. As an educator, she conducts writing workshops for both external and internal audiences and teaches writing skills in the Urban Fellows Programme. Her editorial expertise has contributed to the publication of articles in prestigious media outlets including The Hindu, Economic and Political Weekly (EPW), Scroll.in, The Wire, and IndiaSpend. Her work at the Word Lab has been instrumental in bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding through effective communication strategies.
Yashodara Udupa

2,764

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A graduate from Goldsmiths, University of London, Yashodara has worked for organisations including Al Jazeera, Jamia Millia Islamia and Alipur Films before joining IIHS.
Shobita Rao

2,764

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Shobita worked as a pedagogical research associate at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, where she was involved in the design, development and delivery of Massive Open Online courses. At IIHS.
Writing Grey Literature: Research Communication Guide

Beginner

Skill Level

25 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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