Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Contribution to a public engagement event | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Same public engagement material as before, suported by a smaller event / presentation | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Have an understanding of public engagement, and engagement events.
2. Have an understanding on how their research can generate impact.
3. Generate public engagement aspects/events/material.
4. Have an understanding of how to capture, audit and evaluate engagement.
Brief description
This module will form an integral part of a suite of RT masters courses being developed across the University. Through this module Masters and PhD students will gain a broad knowledge of a range of transferable skills which they can apply in a variety of research contexts.
Aims
In recent years RCUK has placed additional emphasis on the importance of public engagement and impact and this module will allow PHD students to explore key aspects.
Content
Part one will be an intensive single day workshop.
Part two will be a contribution to a public engagement event.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Text, visual and interaction with public covered |
| Information Technology | Text and visual aspects being developed and appropriate IT needed |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Understanding of both public engagement and impact is covered |
| Research skills | Audience identification, text writing, visual material development, evaluation of public engagement events |
| Team work | There are several elements within the module which rely on peer assessment and feedback |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7