Impact Writing Seminar
This seminar was originally broadcast in July 2000 as part of the EXCITE series (EXtending your Communications and Information Technology Experience).
Presenter: Vicki Miller.
Topic: Demand keeps growing for well-written information that explains the public benefits and outcomes of our extension, research, and teaching activities. Learn the basics of impact writing, including potential audiences and writing tips.
View seminar in Real Video format
NOTE: You will need the free RealPlayer to view the video.
- Part 1: Importance of Impact Statements (7:50 minutes)
- Part 2: Guidelines and Tips for Writing the Impact Statement (13:25 minutes)
- Part 3: Possible Outcomes of the Impact Statement (33:38 minutes)
Seminar Handout (PDF -2 pages, 12KB).
NOTE: You will need Adobe Reader to read and print the file.
Request the video: You may rent a VHS version for $5 or purchase it for $8. Please contact CIT (send e-mail to bcastan@unlnotes.unl.edu or call 402-472-3035).
Writing Guidelines and Samples
- Impact Statement Outline (PDF - 1 page, 52 KB)
- With words ... less is more (PDF - 1 page, 40 KB)
- Impact Writing Examples, July 2000 (PDF - 4 pages, 44 KB)
- Impact Writing Examples, Winter/Spring 2000 (PDF - 8 pages, 35 KB)
Impact Writing Databases
IANR News and Publishing prepares impact statements on selected IANR research, extension, and teaching activities each year and loads that information to the national Land-Grant/USDA impact database. National impact databases and national Science and Education Impact Reports are also available from previous years.
To see examples of how IANR divisions use your impact information in their impact and accountability databases, go to the Cooperative Extension's EARS impact reporting system.
Or take a look at the Agricultural Research Division's Pioneering the Future database.
Questions?
E-mail your questions on writing Impact Statements to Dan Moser (drmoser@unlnotes.unl.edu).
