1. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP Over to You : Learning to present voluntary sector and volunteering research 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester Introduction : Presenting to an academic audience John Diamond (Chair of ARVAC / Director of I4P)

2. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP - 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester VSSN / GMCVO / ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP Key Themes: Engagement Relevance Learning Application

3. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP - 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester ENGAGEMENT: Importance of setting the context and the end point Refining and clarifying the key ideas or findings Linking the research focus and questions and how you did it with the conclusions Highlighting the recommendations

4. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP - 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester RELEVANCE: Defining why the research matters Stressing the key research questions and answers Drawing out the general context from the specific context (if you can) Focussing on learning and thinking

5. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP - 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester LEARNING: Being explicit about the potential for learning Setting out the ways in which the policy or practice lessons can be shared Offering a model for learning and reflection

6. VSSN / GMCVO/ ARVAC/ I4P WORKSHOP - 24 April 2014 @ Armstrong House (Edge Hill University), Manchester APPLICATION: Showing you get the policy opportunities Illustrating your findings with reference to practice Drawing out cross-institutional / agency learning Setting up next steps