Resources for Research Dissemination

Written by Charla Viera, MS | Feb 14, 2025 8:06:53 AM

Effectively disseminating your research requires careful planning and execution. To make sure that your dissemination plan reaches as many people as possible, you must leverage the right resources and strategies.

Use the following resources to plan, execute, and evaluate your dissemination efforts. They will help you stay organized and on track, making the process both efficient and successful.

Start with this checklist of questions:

Checklist	Key Questions	Details
☑	Did I define the audience?	Identify the target audiences for your research. Understand their needs, preferences, and how they consume information.
☑	Did I select the appropriate methods and tools?	Mass media Local methods Academic approaches Virtual meetings Videos Data visualization Educational outreach
☑	Did I identify the key roles and responsibilities?	Researchers and Principal Investigators Communications and marketing teams Content creators Stakeholders and partners IT and web development teams Subject matter experts
☑	Did I delegate the above responsibilities?	Clearly define roles and responsibilities. Leverage individual strengths and expertise. Provide adequate resources and support. Set clear deadlines and expectations. Monitor progress regularly.
☑	Did I plan the timing of dissemination?	Understand when your target audience is most receptive. Align with strategic goals and organizational timelines. Assess resource availability.
☑	Did I implement and monitor the plan?	Create a detailed dissemination schedule. Coordinate with all stakeholders. Evaluate the effectiveness of dissemination efforts. Gather feedback to refine future strategies.

By following this checklist, you can ensure the structured and effective implementation of your dissemination plan.

Additional resources

General tools:

Dissemination and implementation models in health- interactive online resource that assists in navigating dissemination theories, models, and frameworks.

Ten simple rules for innovative dissemination of research- infographic that outlines 10 steps for disseminating your work in novel and engaging ways.

Dissemination of Research Results- provides tools and examples for sharing study findings, including guidance and comprehensive toolkits.

Specific tools:

Press releases- Press Release – Seven Key Elements You Should Work On, Press release – It’s Benefits and why is it worth it

Webinars- 41 Tips & Best Practices To Create Great Webinars, Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Webinar

Videos- Creating a video abstract for your research, How to create a scientific explainer video or video abstract

Social media posts- Using social media to communicate your research, Guide 3: how to use social media to promote your research

Curriculum- How to Write a Curriculum from Start to Finish, How to Develop a Curriculum

Final Thoughts

Now is the time to take action. With careful dissemination planning, strategic execution, and continuous monitoring, your research can reach its full potential.

Utilize these dissemination resources and strategies to improve the visibility and impact of your work. By committing to deliberate implementation and ongoing evaluation, you will inspire broader engagement with your research.

Make your research matter and start disseminating today.

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