We recently hosted a webinar where we discussed the steps a researcher should take after publishing, to ensure their research receives the attention it deserves. During the session— hosted by Sean Scarisbrick, featuring publishing experts Juliane Baron, Michael Todd and Sophie Boddington— attendees discovered practical strategies to empower themselves to make a real difference in shaping policies that matter.
Here are some answers to the great questions we were unable to answer during the session:
Getting research in front of a policy maker is a goal for many authors. This can be the difference between writing an article that is read only by a few academics in your field and one that could reach a wider audience and generate change. These 10 tips will help you build your brand and the reach of your scholarship, with the goal of finding your position within the wider context of your research area and leveraging change.
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