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Section 1 is an orientation or ‘framing? section, and so its desired outcome is ‘awareness? rather than particular demostrations of knowledge or skills. By completion of this Section 1 you should be:
familiar with the required rigour, depth, and scope of a PhD;
aware that there is no ‘one solution?, but that PhD models are influenced by institutions, disciplines, and topics;
aware of the need for both good research and good presentation.
After reading Section 2 you will be in a position to:
show initiative, develop your ability to work independently and be self-reliant;
assign yourself key tasks and schedule your time;
set your first milestone;
draw up a work plan for the project development phase of your research and an outline plan to completion;
identify funding needs and sources, and make a case for receiving resources;
identify training needs to fulfil your work plan.
develop and maintain cooperative networks and working relationships with supervisors, colleagues and peers, within the institution and the wider research community;
demonstrate self-discipline, motivation, and thoroughness;
prepare effectively for supervisory meetings.
By the end of Section 3 you should be able to:
discuss the purposes of science communication in contemporary society;
demonstrate an understanding of science communication as a complex process, involving a wide range of social actors who are both motivated and constrained by social roles, norms and conventions;
discuss factors that influence the production of science communication, including the selection and construction of information for particular audiences and contexts;
discuss factors that influence the reception of science communication, particularly the role of prior knowledge, experience, attitudes and beliefs;
discuss the concept of scientific citizenship and how this influences contemporary science communication.
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