"Tell me about your research"
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The document outlines a workshop by Rock Leung, PhD, aimed at helping participants effectively discuss their research in a conversational manner. It covers key elements such as tailoring responses to job descriptions, structuring responses to highlight problem, action, results, and impact, and anticipating follow-up questions. Activities are included for participants to practice crafting and delivering their responses.
"Tell me about your research"
- 1. “TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RESEARCH” Rock Leung, PhD CLUE workshop - May 9th,, 2020
- 3. INTRODUCTIONS In the Chat area, write… 1. Your department 2. What year you’re in e.g., Computer Science, 2nd year Masters CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 3
- 4. WORKSHOP AGENDA Why are you asked? What to say? How to say it? Tailoring to job description Handling follow up questions CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 4
- 5. LET’S SHIFT OUR MINDSET Presentation → Conversation You vs. Me → We Perfection → Progress Perform → Practice CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 5 Adapted from “Speak with Confidence” course, Lucas Mattiello (2019).
- 6. “TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RESEARCH”
- 7. WHY ARE PEOPLE ASKING? Small talk, curiosity Interest in research Assess potential for collaborating To assess fit for job opening (focus for this workshop) CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 7
- 8. WHAT TO SAY? Problem → action → results → impact If multiple projects, itemize Use familiar language Concrete examples or references can help Concise/strong better than long/detailed CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 8
- 9. MY EXAMPLE CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 9
- 10. ACTIVITY CRAFT YOUR RESPONSE Tips: • Format: Problem, action, results, impact • If multiple projects, itemize • Use familiar language • Concrete examples or references • Concise and strong CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 10 Imagine a work colleague asks about your research Take 10 minutes by yourself to draft a 1-2 min response
- 11. ACTIVITY SHARE WITH YOUR PARTNER We’re going to break out in pairs (10 mins) Take turns: 1. Speaker: Share your crafted response with partner 2. Partner: Give feedback One piece of info you remember One thing you liked about response CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 11
- 12. HOW TO DELIVER? Show your interest Be proud and humble Be comfortable CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 12
- 13. ACTIVITY TELL US ABOUT YOUR RESEARCH Brave volunteers? CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 13
- 14. DID RESPONSE LAND? Watch reactions If not understood, try clarifying CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 14
- 15. TAILORING TO A JOB POSTING Two possible levels: Summary: Introduction to your work Deep dive: Showcase your process and methods Pull out key phrases in job posting Show that your experience is relevant CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 15
- 16. EXAMPLE JOB POSTING Associate UX Researcher Electronic Arts We are looking for an associate user researcher who has a passion for evaluating the gaming experience. You are motivated and excited to be part of an accomplished and advanced team shaping the future of EA games. Apply your passion for research and digital entertainment to the development of fun and creative gaming experiences. Conduct strategic research to help increase the quality of EA’s products, and work with talented design and production teams to integrate usability and user research into the development process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct user research studies for all of EAs products • Leverage qualitative and quantitative methods (observation, interviews, journals, video ethnography, surveys, lab studies, instrumentation, etc.) to provide research support to product teams across EA • Partner with a global team of people across disciplines (researchers, designers, product planners, market researchers, producers, etc.) to produce insights which deeply improve the trajectory of their product work • Work closely with other researchers, insights partners, and game teams to understand franchise goals, and present insights (verbal & written reports), recommendations and ongoing design consultation. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • You have an advanced degree in experimental psychology (experimental, social, cognitive, etc.), human computer interaction, human factors, or a related field, or equivalent industry and/or education experience • Experience in research design and familiar with different research methodologies (e.g. field studies, interviewing, contextual inquiry, questionnaire development and survey research, usability studies, competitive benchmarking, etc.) • Statistical experience and data modeling desired • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to findings to groups of individuals • Must have teamwork skills and be a team player; previous experience working on a globally distributed team considered a merit
- 17. EXAMPLE JOB POSTING Associate UX Researcher Electronic Arts We are looking for an associate user researcher who has a passion for evaluating the gaming experience. You are motivated and excited to be part of an accomplished and advanced team shaping the future of EA games. Apply your passion for research and digital entertainment to the development of fun and creative gaming experiences. Conduct strategic research to help increase the quality of EA’s products, and work with talented design and production teams to integrate usability and user research into the development process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct user research studies for all of EAs products • Leverage qualitative and quantitative methods (observation, interviews, journals, video ethnography, surveys, lab studies, instrumentation, etc.) to provide research support to product teams across EA • Partner with a global team of people across disciplines (researchers, designers, product planners, market researchers, producers, etc.) to produce insights which deeply improve the trajectory of their product work • Work closely with other researchers, insights partners, and game teams to understand franchise goals, and present insights (verbal & written reports), recommendations and ongoing design consultation. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS • You have an advanced degree in experimental psychology (experimental, social, cognitive, etc.), human computer interaction, human factors, or a related field, or equivalent industry and/or education experience • Experience in research design and familiar with different research methodologies (e.g. field studies, interviewing, contextual inquiry, questionnaire development and survey research, usability studies, competitive benchmarking, etc.) • Statistical experience and data modeling desired • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to findings to groups of individuals • Must have teamwork skills and be a team player; previous experience working on a globally distributed team considered a merit
- 18. FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS Possible types of follow-up questions: Going deeper: “How did you …?”, “Why did you…?” Reflection: “What would you have done differently?” Constraint change: “What if you had more time?” CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 18
- 19. TIPS ON FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS Anticipate questions and prepare Not a defense, but a conversation Take your time Repeating part of question can help CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 19
- 20. “TELL ME ABOUT YOUR RESEARCH” REMEMBER Your research IS interesting Problem → action → results → impact Tailor to audience/opportunity Anticipate follow up questions Follow me Twitter: @rockleung www.rockleung.com CLUE workshop, May 9th, 2020 20
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