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Research Impact: Broader Societal Impacts : Document and Assess Your Impact

All research has impact. Consult this guide for information and resources about how you can anticipate, communicate, document and assess the impacts of your research upon a network of stakeholders.

Assessment/Evaluation

Design Evaluation
Links to handbooks, guides and checklists. Reimagining Equity and Values in Informal STEM Education (REVISE) Center.

Public (In-Person) Engagement

"Evidencing Impacts from Public Engagement"
Tips from Mark Reed, Fast-Track Impact Guide, posted November 22, 2017; updated May 18, 2020.

Social Media

"How to generate research impact from Twitter and LinkedIn"
Tips from Mark Reed, Fast-Track Impact Guide, posted February 16, 2018; updated May 22, 2020.
The Fast Track Impact Social Media Strategy Template
Useful template of guiding questions when considering your use of social media. Author, Mark Reed, posted December 15, 2016.