Dear all,
RE: Effective Communication of Research Findings with Users of Knowledge for Impact
FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to high impact training on Effective Communication of Research Findings with Users of Knowledge for Impact to be held in Nairobi from 23rd -27th March, 2020.
Event Information
Course Name : Effective Communication of Research Findings with Users of Knowledge for Impact
Venue : FineResults Research, Nairobi, Kenya
Event Date : 23rd -27th March, 2020.
Course Fee : KES 65,000 or USD 800
Registration : REGISTER HERE
INTRODUCTION
Understanding how to capture, analyze and use data is essential for researchers, educators, private sectors among other actors in research. Although collecting and analyzing accurate data in a reliable and timely manner is important, it is not sufficient to guarantee identification and informed policy action as well as sustainable development in the absence of dissemination of research findings to knowledge users through effective methods. Also, considering the much time and resources used to collect, collate and analyze data by these actors, knowledge on effective methods of disseminating of the research findings to the relevant users for necessary action is important. This 5 days course will equip participants with knowledge on writing various effective research outputs for policy makers, donors, development practitioners, extension service providers, farmers among other beneficiaries of research. Participants gain knowledge on how to write projects reports, cases (most significant change stories), evidence brief, posters and policy briefs, manuscript for publication in referred journals among other outputs.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Policy makers
Researchers
NGO and civil society staffs
Educators
Post graduate students
Private sector representatives
Media staffs
Civil Society Organizations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of training participants will:
Gain knowledge on use of data analysis software of their choice such as excel, SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, Python, NVIVO, E-VIEWS
Have improved capacity to analyze data, understand results, communicate and report the findings of research in an accurate, reliable and timely manner for evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development.
Learn different communication strategies for researchers to disseminate their research findings.
Demystify research through effective communication.
Gain knowledge on effective ways to disseminate information about their projects/research widely
Realize that they produce common goods and their research products are better if used by others.
Produce research outputs including policy briefs for policy makers, evidence briefs, cases, posters, project reports and manuscripts (journal articles)
Equip participants with skills to communicate their research outputs for impact on development.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module 1: Data handling and analysis using the software of choice
Introduction to excel /SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Terminologies used in excel/SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Handling Data Files in excel/ SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Basic Statistical Analysis using excel/SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Statistical Associations in SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Advanced analysis in SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Module 2: Data analysis using software of choice
Descriptive data analysis (means, standard deviation, median, interquartile range, frequencies and percentages) using SAS/SPSS/Stata/ R/Python/NVIVO/E-VIEWS (software of choice)
Diagnostic tests (tests for outliers, multicollinearity, normality etc)
Single comparison tests test statistics (t- tests, Independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test/ Wilcoxon rank sum, One-way ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis test, Paired t-test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, Repeated measures ANOVA, Friedman test)
Tests of association (Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Spearman’s Correlation Coefficient, chi-square tests, Simple Linear Regression
Presentation of results using Tables and Figures
Interpretation of results from descriptive, diagnostic, single comparison and tests of associations
Module 3: Principles of effective writing
Principles of communication
Effective communications of research findings for impact
Effective communications of research findings for impact
Packaging of research findings
Contents of project report / case or most significance change story/ evidence brief/ policy brief/ a manuscript for publication in a referred journal
Exercise on writing one research output
Module 4: Identification of effective common public awareness tools
Exercise on writing one research output (project report / case or most significance change story/ evidence brief/ policy brief/ a manuscript for publication in a referred journal)
Identification of basic principles that should always be kept in mind while writing research outputs (project report / case or most significance change story/ evidence brief/ policy brief/ a manuscript for publication in a referred journal)
→ Good writing
→ Essential contents
→ Presentation
→ Language issues
Review of written article
Module 5: Content of a manuscript for publication in a referred journal
Selecting relevant journal
How to detect predatory journal
Outline and content of a manuscript
NB: We are offering you a half day, fun and interactive team building event!
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 / +254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected]
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