It is a common requirement for research proposals to include information on how the results of the proposed study will be shared with a wider community and for which purpose. This implies being able to identify particular target groups (including other scholars) which would be interested in accessing the results and discussing specific ways in which the results can be disseminated using both formal and informal channels. The final product may be made accessible in the form of a presentation at a conference, a series of lectures; a written product, such as an article or a book chapter, a creative artwork or a software application, instructional materials, social media products, etc. Any potential challenges to sharing the results should also be identified, with possible strategies and procedures for overcoming those challenges.
The more well-argued the “dissemination” plans are, the stronger and more sound the author’s rationale for conducting the study will appear to be.
Here is some language that can be used to show how the results of the planned research will be shared with a wider community and other scholars: