Semester 2, 2024-2025
Type of courseMethodological and Practical Courses
DateMarch 21, 2025
LocationUniversity of Groningen
1 day
Maximum number of participants25
ECTS0.5 EC will be appointed for participation in the complete course
StaffMelissa Vink (UU) and Yasin Koc (RUG)
Reading a scientific paper is sometimes boring. We may struggle to pay attention to a lecture or research talk, even when the topic is interesting and relevant. These are not only problems of content but also of form: the structure of the presentation may not be optimal. In this course, you will learn to structure and present your research in an engaging way.
Research suggests that most audiences find stories easier to comprehend and more engaging than traditional logical-scientific communication. The typical cause-and-effect structure of stories can keep us interested and excited for a long time, for example when we read a novel or watch a film. Our research may not have protagonists, dramatic plot twists and magic, but we can learn how to create tension, curiosity, and surprise in our research articles and presentations.
In this course, you will learn how to communicate your research effectively using storytelling techniques. The focus will be on the written and spoken forms of communication. The techniques can be applied to scientific as well as popular forms of communication, such as research papers, conference talks, lectures, grant applications, media performances, popular science books, and blogs.
Preparations for the course will be communicated by email.