Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature
If you are a researcher, academic, student, development sector professional or a practitioner who is keen to reach the research-based knowledge you have created to a wider audience, this course is for you. Vast amounts of knowledge are produced by educational and research institutions through rigorous research and fieldwork. Yet, there is a dearth of access to this knowledge among non-academic communities (which includes practitioners, policymakers, and citizens) due to the language used.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 26 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Indian Institute for Human Settlements
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If you are a researcher, academic, student, development sector professional or a practitioner who is keen to reach the research-based knowledge you have created to a wider audience, this course is for you. Vast amounts of knowledge are produced by educational and research institutions through rigorous research and fieldwork. Yet, there is a dearth of access to this knowledge among non-academic communities (which includes practitioners, policymakers, and citizens) due to the language used. Researchers can bring visibility to grey literature if they engage with alternate public writing forms. Newer platforms for knowledge dissemination across digital, print, and multimedia channels have made information from grey literature more available and accessible to lay readers. Using formats such as data stories, photo narratives, opinion pieces and infographics, these platforms can help researchers reach a much wider audience when they adopt newer writing techniques. This course will: * Provide an overview of data stories, photo narratives, opinion pieces and infographics produced from grey literature * Teach methods to craft such pieces * Explain how to pitch to media outlets * Teach how social media can be leveraged to draw greater visibility to publicationsالوحدات
Getting Started
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Module Introduction
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Grey Literature: An Overview
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- Grey literature: what and why
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When You Sit Down to Write
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How to Pitch Your Writing
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- Think of public pieces from grey literature
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Op-eds: An Overview
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Structure of an Op-ed
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- A published op-ed (for reference)
- Key elements of a strong op-ed
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Data Stories: An Overview
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Extracting Relevant Data From Grey Literature
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Building a Narrative
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Converting a Report Into a Data Story
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Using Infographics to Your Advantage
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Researcher Interview
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Photo Narratives: An Overview
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How to Create a Photo Narrative: From Idea to Output
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How Can Social Media Help Researchers?
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Twitter: What Can I Do With 280 Characters?
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How Researchers Can Use Instagram
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Editing: An Overview
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Enhance your ability to communicate research to broader audiences with "Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature." Ideal for researchers, academics, students, and professionals, this course focuses on transforming rigorous research into accessible formats like data stories, photo narratives, opinion pieces, and infographics. Over 1560 minutes, learn to pitch to media and leverage social media for greater visibility. Available on Coursera with a foundation-level approach, it's perfect for those seeking to expand their knowledge dissemination skills.
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Discover the Single Responsibility Principle in Unity with this one-hour, project-based course on SOLID programming. Led by Coursera, this foundational course is perfect for game developers seeking to streamline and enhance their code. Dive into typical game-development scenarios and learn to apply SRP for better code structure. This course is the first in a five-part series on SOLID principles. Ideal for those aiming to improve their programming skills. Available with a Starter subscription.
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By the end of this project, you will be able to create effective metrics for a business. You will learn what metrics are, how to create benchmarks, and how to build a system for sharing and evaluating metrics. Excel is a great tool to use if you have plans to adopt a data-driven approach to making business decisions. We will be sharpening our data analysis tools in Excel during this project. This is a great tool to use if you have plans to use data, analytics, and or metrics to improve your business functions and decision making. Familiarity with basic business statistics and terms is helpful, but not required.Auto Summary
Unlock the power of data with Coursera's "How To Create Effective Metrics," a dynamic course designed to enhance your personal development skills. Perfect for intermediate learners, this 120-minute program dives into the essentials of crafting impactful business metrics, equipping you with the knowledge to drive meaningful insights and informed decisions. Best of all, this valuable learning experience is available for free, making it an accessible opportunity for professionals eager to elevate their analytical capabilities. Join us and master the art of effective metrics to propel your business success.
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This project allows you to discover the PicMonkey platform, an online design tool. You will understand the various features of the platform and be able to create custom designs to improve your brand visibility online. You will have all the basic skills to use PicMonkey and create various graphic elements for your brand or small business.Auto Summary
Discover PicMonkey, an online design tool, and enhance your brand visibility with custom designs. Ideal for small businesses, this foundational course by Coursera covers all basic skills needed to create various graphic elements. Duration: 1 hour. Subscription: Starter. Perfect for personal development enthusiasts.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 2 ساعات hours
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By the end of this project, you will be able to clarify a business process by panning out to fully understand where interactions that support it occur across an organization. To do this, you will gain hands-on experience applying process management principles to visualize a complex business process and the activities that support it within a Swimlane chart in the Miro online visual collaboration platform for teamwork. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.Auto Summary
Unlock the potential of your business processes with our beginner-friendly course, "Streamline Business Processes with Swimlanes in Miro." Designed for those keen on personal development, this engaging course offered by Coursera will empower you to clearly visualize and enhance organizational workflows. Under expert guidance, you will learn to map out interactions across various departments, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to streamline operations effectively. The course spans a concise 120 minutes, making it a perfect fit for busy professionals and newcomers alike. Best of all, you can dive into this transformative learning experience at no cost. Join us and start optimizing your business processes today!
UX (User Experience) Capstone
In this UX capstone course, you’ll conduct a multi-stage user experience project to design a product from scratch.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 19 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة University of Michigan
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In this UX capstone course, you’ll conduct a multi-stage user experience project to design a product from scratch. You will employ interviews, inspection methods, and user testing, along with ideation, design, and prototyping methods to gain and communicate valuable insight that can be used to deliver a compelling product. You will: Learn how to design and carry out an integrated multi-phase user experience research and design project Gain experience conducting user experience research in a real-world setting Gain hands-on experience with a realistic UX design project Improve ability to communicate design concepts and actionable research findings.الوحدات
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The UX Capstone course by Coursera focuses on Personal Development, guiding learners through a multi-stage user experience project to design a product from scratch. Over 1140 minutes, participants will engage in real-world UX research, ideation, design, and prototyping. Ideal for beginners, this foundational course offers practical experience and enhances skills in communicating design concepts and actionable research findings. Subscription options include a starter plan. Perfect for aspiring UX designers aiming to build a compelling product from the ground up.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 2 ساعات hours
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Unlock the potential of automation with "Use Process Advisor to Analyze and Automate Manual Process". This foundational course in Personal Development, led by Coursera, focuses on using Power Automate Process Advisor to streamline repetitive tasks. Ideal for business professionals, you'll create SharePoint sites, analyze processes, and develop automation flows. With a duration of 120 minutes, access requires a Microsoft 365 Developer Program subscription. Embrace efficiency and transform your workflow today!
Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation
In this project you will learn step by step how to design a presentation using PowerPoint 365 aimed at business. At the end of the project you will have the tools and understand the steps to use and modify your PowerPoint presentation slides. You will be able to create a presentation using a specific theme, formatting and text and images and tables that explain in a creative way the topic you will present.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 3 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Coursera
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In this project you will learn step by step how to design a presentation using PowerPoint 365 aimed at business. At the end of the project you will have the tools and understand the steps to use and modify your PowerPoint presentation slides. You will be able to create a presentation using a specific theme, formatting and text and images and tables that explain in a creative way the topic you will present.الوحدات
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Enhance your presentation skills with our engaging course, "Learn and Design an Attractive PowerPoint Presentation." This beginner-friendly course, offered by Coursera, is tailored for those looking to master the art of creating compelling presentations using PowerPoint 365, specifically for business contexts. Guided by an expert instructor, you'll embark on a step-by-step journey, learning how to design professional slides that captivate and inform your audience. By the end of this 180-minute course, you'll possess the skills to craft presentations with cohesive themes, effective formatting, and the integration of text, images, and tables to creatively convey your message. Best of all, this course is available for free, making it an accessible opportunity for anyone eager to improve their presentation design abilities. Whether you're a novice looking to build foundational skills or a professional seeking to refine your techniques, this course is the perfect starting point. Join us and transform your presentation capabilities today!
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- المدة 3 ساعات hours
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Create a Budget with Google Sheets
By the end of this project, you will be able to build a basic budget using Google Sheets. You will use a template to add, delete, edit, and format a budget to meet the needs of your personal or professional goals. You will be able to read the summary tab, share the budget, and create permissions for others to access, format the charts, and use conditional formatting. You will also be able to take the Google Sheets Budget and put it into presentable files. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 2 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Coursera
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By the end of this project, you will be able to build a basic budget using Google Sheets. You will use a template to add, delete, edit, and format a budget to meet the needs of your personal or professional goals. You will be able to read the summary tab, share the budget, and create permissions for others to access, format the charts, and use conditional formatting. You will also be able to take the Google Sheets Budget and put it into presentable files. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.الوحدات
Creating a Budget with Google Sheets
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Create a Budget with Google Sheets is a beginner-level course in Personal Development, taught by Coursera. This 120-minute course guides you through building a basic budget using Google Sheets, including using templates, formatting, sharing, and creating permissions. Ideal for North American learners, it's free and perfect for those wanting to manage personal or professional finances effectively.