I’m an action researcher. That means that I don’t often do purely theoretical research or purely fundamental research. I’m an applied researcher that uses knowledge to provide solutions for specific social challenges. I’m not interested in publishing research that goes on a shelf and nobody reads, I’m interested in putting knowledge into practice. One of the most important parts of that process is disseminating the ideas, practices, and recommendations that come out of my research. As academics, whatever we do isn’t going to be perfect. It’ll never be future-proof or irrefutable. It’s not meant to be. There are always limitations and nuances in research. But being able to take what we know and translate it into an easy-to-understand and relatable piece of information that’s also relevant to on-going social trends can transform your work and create impact. Learn how to operationalize science communication. There is a methodology to it. Start by breaking it into a process with clear activities that can showcase the research process as well as the outputs. Do what’s in your capacity, that fits with your schedule and workflow. It provides an excellent approach to connecting your research and teaching and it acts as a powerful force for change. Full transcript available at dranthony.design
