Science Communication

Meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities is an important part of conducting ethical and respectful research. Understanding Indigenous perspectives on research, data ownership, and governance can help researchers build stronger relationships, respect community priorities, and support Indigenous self-determination in research. The following resources provide guidance on Indigenous research practices and data sovereignty.

Learn more about Indigenous research at UCalgary → Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST)
Explore Indigenous research resources → IRST Toolbox of Resources
Learn about Indigenous Data Sovereignty → UCalgary Indigenous Data Sovereignty

The diversity of participants represented in research can influence how findings are interpreted and applied. Considering factors such as sex, gender, ethnicity, and other dimensions of diversity throughout the research process can help identify gaps in representation and improve the relevance of research findings. Explore the following resources to learn how equity, diversity, and inclusion can be incorporated into research design, data collection, and analysis.

UCalgary’s Research Services for EDI in Research → UCalgary EDI in Research
Explore resources for integrating EDI throughout research → CIHR Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Resources
Learn how to incorporate sex and gender into research → CIHR Integrating Sex & Gender into Research

Good research starts with well-managed data. Organizing, documenting, and analyzing data appropriately helps maintain research quality, supports reproducibility, and makes findings easier to interpret and communicate. Whether you're new to R and RStudio or looking to strengthen your data management skills, the following resources provide practical guidance to support your research.

Research Data Management at UCalgary → UCalgary RDM Learning Resources
Build your research data management and R/RStudio skills → RDM Jumpstart
New to R & RStudio? → Getting Started with R – Posit
Learn how to use RStudio → RStudio Getting Started Guide – Posit
RStudio Reference & Help → RStudio User Guide – Posit

Communicating research effectively is an important part of making scientific knowledge accessible beyond academic audiences. Whether sharing findings with other researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, or the public, clear and engaging communication helps people understand and apply scientific evidence. Developing skills in plain-language writing, visual communication, and knowledge translation can help researchers share their work with a wider audience. Explore the following resources to strengthen your science communication skills: 

Explore workshops on plain-language writing and sharing research → UCalgary Knowledge Mobilization Webinars
Explore ways to share research through outreach, engagement, and dissemination → UCalgary Knowledge Mobilization Activities
Learn how to make scientific information clear and accessible → NIH Plain Language Guide
Learn how to plan and communicate research findings to different audiences → CIHR Knowledge Translation Planning Guide