Can anyone understand your research? If not, it's time to up your game using Plain Language Summaries
August 12, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Join the Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) and the Office of Research Trainees (ORT) for the upcoming Plain Language Summaries Workshop! This workshop is designed to empower scientists, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, and trainees with the skills and knowledge to effectively communicate their research through plain language summaries (PLS).
Date: August 12, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Toronto General Hospital Eaton Building, Room 1EN429
During the workshop, participants will:
- Learn why PLS are essential for enhancing public understanding and engagement with scientific research.
- Receive step-by-step guidance on how to create clear, concise, and informative PLS that effectively convey complex research findings.
- Participate in interactive exercises and receive personalized feedback to refine their PLS writing skills.
- Gain access to templates, examples, and a curated list of additional resources to support their ongoing effects in creating PLS.
This event is free and open to members of TeamUHN! Spots are limited, register now to secure your spot!
All attendees should bring a research abstract to convert into a Plain Language Summary during the seminar!
Pride in Patient Engagement in Research Bio:
The Pride in Patient Engagement in Research (PiPER) team’s goal is to build organizational structures and technology that promote and embed the engagement of people with lived experience in our research. Our aim is for that engagement to be authentic, accountable, transparent, and responsive. We have developed a range of resources to assist research staff in creating PLS. These resources include templates for both ongoing and completed research, a video highlighting the importance of PLS, and a list of relevant tools.