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.
Learn to transform research into engaging content through opinion pieces, data stories, and photo narratives. Master social media for wider impact.
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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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
Skills you'll gain
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
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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Instructors
Distinguished Urban Communications Specialist and Editorial Expert
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.
Distinguished Climate Communications Expert and Environmental Journalist
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.
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