Storytelling Workshop for Researchers & Knowledge Brokers: How to tell the story of your work

Storytelling Workshop for Researchers & Knowledge Brokers: How to tell the story of your work


Event date: -

Event location: Online

Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/storytelling-workshop-for-researchers-how-to-tell-the-story-of-your-work-tickets-1219906977609

Event type: Single day (a day or less)

Storytelling Workshop for Researchers & Knowledge Brokers: How to tell the story of your work

 

Date, Time & Location:

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
9am-2pm EST

Online via Zoom

 

Cost:

$215

 

Register here:

 

Objectives:

Participants will:
• Explore the art of storytelling as a method to communicate their work, engage others, and inspire action
• Examine real examples of stories that have been developed based on scientific projects and annual reports
• Debunk five myths of science storytelling
• Learn how to prepare, structure, and tell a story well
• Discuss the importance of measuring a story’s impact
• Be inspired to use storytelling for professional communication

 

Outline:

 

Introduction to storytelling
• What makes a good story
• Story example #1: Poem to supplement an annual report
• Why stories are important
Activity: Pulling out personal stories

The 6-step story planning process
• Story example #2: Presentation of a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines
• 6 steps to developing a story
Activity: Adapting for other audiences
Activity: Structuring a story
• Story example #3: Nurse learns from patient safety mistake

Application to your work
• When, where, and in what ways to use storytelling
• Story example #4: Poster of a knowledge translation project
• Story impact/evaluation