RECM-Research Communication

RECM 701. Oral and Visual Communication. 3 Hours.

This course enhances presentation and communication skills, including how to effectively communicate scientific and technical research. Students will learn the principles of public speaking, presentation design, and visual storytelling to engage diverse audiences.

RECM 707. Presenting Effectively. 1 Hour.

Provides an overview of giving effective oral presentations in academic and professional settings. Topics include analyzing audience and purpose, characteristics of an effective delivery, strategies for planning and design, handling questions and answers, boosting confidence, and using technology in presentations. One-day workshop.

RECM 708. Writing Successfully. 1 Hour.

Addresses issues involved in writing for academic and professional settings. Topics include analyzing audience and purpose, addressing common writing problems, developing effective writing practices, writing for publication, communicating research to the general public, and productivity strategies for writers. One-day workshop.

RECM 722. Writing Research for Broad Audiences. 3 Hours.

This course investigates the study and practice of science and research communication, specifically how to effectively communicate scientific and technical information to various audiences. Students will explore the relationship between scientific, technical, and research communication and effective storytelling.

RECM 727. Writing & Reviewing Research. 3 Hours.

Introduces writers to research writing “best practices,” criteria for evaluating writing, plus editing and peer review. Writers analyze and write short, strategic texts (on their own topics) in 5 research genres – critiques, annotated bibliographies, introductions, empirical, and review articles – based on peer and instructor feedback, for a draft presentation or proposal. For anyone writing course papers, theses, and/or proposals.

RECM 729. Writing a Journal Article in 12 Weeks. 3 Hours.

Introduces writers to a systematic approach to writing a journal article, including essential structures, stylistic conventions, and smart strategies for planning and completing projects under a deadline. Writers begin with their own working manuscripts (unpublished course paper, thesis, dissertation, etc.), identify a target journal, and draft short, strategic sections, based on peer review and instructor feedback, to create a final submission, per author’s guidelines. For anyone with active publishing goals.

RECM 739. Research Communication Portfolio. 3 Hours.

Students will develop a professional portfolio that showcases their science and research communication capacities. Course reviews best practices for producing science and research communication for non-specialist audiences.

RECM 745. Research Communication and Diverse Audiences. 3 Hours.

A critical examination of the capacities required for evaluating and producing science and research communication for diverse audiences in a pluralistic society. Students will be prepared to situate science and research communication in diverse interpersonal, institutional, social, political, and cultural contexts, and employ effective communication strategies related to controversial scientific and technical topics.