Research SynthesisTranslation

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course focuses on two elements: 1) research synthesis - taking large quantities of information and distilling it down into key findings - and 2) translation - communicating those key findings in ways that will make sense to different audiences. As part of this process, students will learn the interdisciplinary method of conducting a systematic review of research on a particular topic. This supports the furtherance of knowledge by compiling and curating existing research on the topic, part of the scientific process. They will also identify key audiences that should be interested in the research, find out what format would be effective for those audiences, and then create translational products for those audiences. Core deliverables will include: - Systematic review - Stakeholder mapping and communications plan - Translational products including graphics, executive summaries, infographics, short videos, etc - Multimedia video explainer - Expert presentation Students are expected to have taken coursework that has included reading quantitative research.