Tips & Guides

Title: A short, descriptive title that will help database users know what the impact statement is about.

Relevance:

• What is the issue?
• Who cares about the issue?
• Why do they care about the issue?

Connect your impact to timely topics. The NIDB team has created a list of high priority topics for submissions.

Response:

• What was done?
• How did the program/project address the issue?
• Who was involved?

Be brief and clear. Mention any innovative tools used, but don’t give too much information about methods. Don’t use jargon.

Results:

• What were the major results and/or outputs?
• What kind of impact did the response have, or could it have?
• Where did the impact occur?
• Who was impacted?

Remember to use active voice. Use numbers to show magnitude. Share important tools, products, workshops, and other outputs. Use links to provide additional information.

Public Value Statement: How does this program affect the public or a broader area? What are the impacts beyond just program participants or project site?

Tags: Select tags. There is no limit to the number of tags you can use, as long as they are relevant.

Funding Source(s): Select funding source(s) from the dropdown menu. You can provide additional information about funding in the body of the impact statement.

Urban Impacts: Was this impact in an urban area?

Submission Year: Select the year you are submitting the statement. You can add additional details about the year(s) the project/program took place in the body of the impact statement.

Point of Contact: Who should be the point of contact for media or other requests?

Integrated Statement? Was this program/project integrated with another university or unit?

Synopsis: A short blurb that summarizes your impact statement.

Links: Add links to any relevant press releases, program websites, or publications.

Image: Add a custom image from your university.

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