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Toolkit for academic policy impact

Explore the resources available for academics looking to influence public policy using academic evidence and research.

 

Learn how to identify your policy audience and policy window, develop a policy-focused communication plan, write a policy brief or policy paper, and work with journalists to convey your message through interviews, op-eds, and social media.

Video

Research questions in communication research

Professor Dubois covers the building blocks of academic research questions, hypotheses, and variables in a communications context.

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Watch on YouTube:
English transcription
(PDF, opens in a new tab)

Workshops on podcasting

Webinar & handout

Introduction to podcast accessibility

Learn accessibility basics to ensure people can easily access, use, and learn from your podcast.

Intro to Podcast Accessibility

Webinar & handout

Introduction to podcast analytics

Tracking metrics like downloads, top episodes, and play-through rates helps you understand your audience and plan future content.

Intro to Podcast Analytics

Other tools

Document

Evaluating academic YouTube videos
 

Learn how to find and evaluate credible, engaging, and accessible YouTube videos for college and university classes.

Evaluating YouTube videos (PDF, new tab)

Document

Political communication course outline

CMN/POL 3133 Fall 2020
3rd year undergraduate class at the University of Ottawa

Course syllabus (Google doc)

Presentations, panel discussions, and more

The Wonks and War Rooms Podcast

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