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Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 26 hours
  • Course by Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Offered by

About

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 publications

Modules

Getting Started

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Meet your fellow learners

1 Videos

  • Welcome to the course

3 Readings

  • How to get started
  • Assignment and exercises
  • Meet the course instructors

Module Introduction

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

Grey Literature: An Overview

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Share public media platforms you read

2 Videos

  • Grey literature: what and why
  • Grey literature: who and where

1 Readings

  • Overview of different types of grey literature

When You Sit Down to Write

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Frame your argument

1 Videos

  • When you sit down to write

1 Readings

  • Frame an argument: Netflix or cable?

How to Pitch Your Writing

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Let's recap how to pitch your writing

1 Videos

  • Pitching your idea to a media outlet

1 Readings

  • What must your pitch contain?

Module Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Think of public pieces from grey literature

1 Readings

  • Conclusion, references and resources

Module Introduction

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

Op-eds: An Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Op-eds: what, who, when, why, where

Structure of an Op-ed

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Develop your idea and write a lede

2 Videos

  • Five questions before you write
  • Structure of an op-ed

3 Readings

  • Five questions before you write (resource)
  • A published op-ed (for reference)
  • Key elements of a strong op-ed

How is an Op-ed Different From Grey Literature?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pitching your op-ed

1 Discussions

  • Identify and explain jargon

1 Videos

  • How is an op-ed different from grey literature?

1 Readings

  • Compare and contrast: a report and an op-ed

Module Conclusion

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Writing tips for op-eds
  • Conclusion, references and resources

Module Introduction

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

Data Stories: An Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Data story: what, who, when, why, where

Extracting Relevant Data From Grey Literature

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    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Let's recap how to draw material for a data story

1 Videos

  • Writing a data story: extracting relevant data

Building a Narrative

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Reflecting on your fieldwork for a data story

1 Videos

  • Building your narrative

Converting a Report Into a Data Story

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Converting a report into a data story

2 Readings

  • Compare and contrast: a report and a data story
  • Writing tips for data stories

Using Infographics to Your Advantage

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to infographics

1 Readings

  • Designing your infographic

Module Conclusion

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Conclusion, references and resources

Module Introduction

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

Researcher Interview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Creating a photo narrative: researcher interview

1 Readings

  • Introduction to the researcher interview

Photo Narratives: An Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Share challenges with using the visual medium

1 Videos

  • Photo narratives: what, when, why

How to Create a Photo Narrative: From Idea to Output

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Share some examples of good photo narratives
  • Let's practice taking photographs!

5 Videos

  • Creating a photo narrative: from idea to output
  • Photos from the field: planned or organic?
  • Treatment: working through the visual concept
  • Putting your phone camera to work
  • Review and Selection

1 Readings

  • Photo essay or photo story?

Module Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Conclusion: put your phone camera to work

1 Readings

  • Conclusion, references and resources

Module Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Using social media to drive readership

1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

How Can Social Media Help Researchers?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • General overview of different platforms

1 Readings

  • A podcast on how social media can help researchers

Twitter: What Can I Do With 280 Characters?

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Catch the attention of your followers

1 Videos

  • Twitter: Writing tips and ways to engage better

3 Readings

  • Getting to know Twitter
  • Example: journal article to tweet thread
  • Example: data story to tweets

How Researchers Can Use Instagram

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce your work through an Instagram post

1 Videos

  • Instagramming like a pro

3 Readings

  • Getting to know Instagram
  • Samples of Instagram stories
  • Things to remember across platforms

Module Conclusion

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1 Readings

  • Conclusion, resources and references

Module Introduction

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Welcome to this module

Editing: An Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Editing: what, why, when, how

Substantive Editing

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Substantive editing exercise - let's discuss!

1 Videos

  • Substantive editing

2 Readings

  • Substantive editing exercise (part 1 of 2)
  • Substantive editing exercise (part 2 of 2)

Copy Editing and Proofreading

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    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Copy editing and proofreading

3 Readings

  • Copy editing and proofreading exercise (part 1 of 2)
  • Copy editing and proofreading exercise (part 2 of 2)
  • Editing tips and tricks

Module Conclusion

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1 Readings

  • Conclusion, references and resources

Module Recap

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Let's recap how to edit your work

Course Assignment

    • 1 Readings
    • 3 PeerReview
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3 Peer Review

  • Pitch your work to a publication
  • Craft an op-ed
  • Craft a photo narrative

1 Readings

  • Instructions for your Course Assignment

And, it's a wrap

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1 Videos

  • Goodbye and good luck!

Auto Summary

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.

Rekha Raghunathan
Instructors

Rekha Raghunathan

Archita Suryanarayanan
Instructors

Archita Suryanarayanan

Yashodara Udupa
Instructors

Yashodara Udupa

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar
Instructors

Kaavya Pradeep Kumar

Shobita Rao
Instructors

Shobita Rao