1 Social sciences and humanities research builds knowledge about people in the past and present with a view toward creating a better future. This is research for a better life.

The 4 th annual competition 5 winners: ‘Final Five’ Top 25 finalists receive $3,000 cash prize + complimentary Congress registration + three nights’ lodging + communications master class ***travel excluded*** 'Final 5' live presentation (TEDX style) at SSHRC Impact Awards in Ottawa ( 'no judges, just adoration’) + travel costs to & from the ceremony + two nights’ #SSHRCStorytellers Research for a Better Life: The Storytellers Challenge 2

3 The Pitch (electronic submission) Submission period: January 5 to 29, 2016 Grab attention, be creative, push the boundaries: use a podcast, video, infographic or surprise them with something new. Research for a Better Life: The Storytellers Challenge

4 Top 5 of 2015 Naveen Devasagayam Tanya Elchuk Bryan Gallagher Simon Lisaingo Heather Prime NOTE: according to the judges, text can have a hard time stacking up against a really good video! The exception: Text submission Shania + Celine

Key Dates Deadline January 29, Finalists announced no later than April 1 st. Congress events May 28 (workshop) and 30 (Showcase event) ‘Final Five’ announced (around) May 31 ‘Final Five’ present at Impact Awards late October/early November

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9 Eligibility: must be residing in Canada (includes any kind of visa) 19 years of age or older, enrolled at Brock, at time of submission. in compliance with the contest rules and regulations.contest rules and regulations. Submission requirements: an original work—video, audio, text or info-graphic features research funded by SSHRC at Brock submission not exceed 3 minutes in length (video or audio) or 300 words (text or info-graphic).

10 SSHRC reserves the right to refuse, edit or remove any of the following. Submissions that are: offensive to an individual or an organization, rude in tone or abusive racist, hateful, sexist, homophobic, slanderous, insulting, or life-threatening content; serious, unproven, unsupported, or inaccurate accusations against individuals or organizations; abusive, aggressive, coarse, explicit, vulgar, violent, obscene or pornographic content; content that encourages or suggests illegal activity; announcements, solicitations, advertisements, or endorsements of any organizations or corporations; attempts to defame or defraud any individual, group or agency; or unintelligible or irrelevant content.

11 Judging criteria for ‘The Pitch’ Submissions that meet all eligibility requirements will be judged as follows: 30% Creativity/Engagement (compelling your audience 30% Persuasiveness (communicating the impact) 40% Clarity (explaining the research) NOTE: text can have a hard time stacking up against a really good video! Judging criteria for ‘The Share’ Submissions that meet all eligibility requirements will be judged as follows: 40% Creativity/Engagement (compelling your audience) 30% Persuasiveness (communicating the impact) 30% Clarity (explaining the research) See Rules and Regulations: The StorytellersRules and Regulations: The Storytellers

12 Tips for achieving these three goals: 1.Creativity/Engagement (compelling your audience): who does your research affect? use of popular songs, brainteasers, slogans, photos to draw your audience in (communication style that your audience can relate to) 2. Persuasiveness (communicating the impact): determine the nature of your research: is it a new idea? A new look at an old problem? Counterintuitive knowledge? A brand new discovery? A new method of solving an old problem? how does your research connect to those peoples’ life experience? how can they use your research in their lives? 3. Clarity (explaining the research): paint an image in peoples’ heads (metaphor, allegory, imagery) plain language: imagine you’re speaking to your grandmother, neighbour, etc. (cut out the jargon, big words) use of supporting images, graphics, music, etc.

13 For more information contact: Karin Perry, Faculty of Graduate Studies Cathy Majtenyi, Office of Research Services