1. Startup
Researcher:
- Discuss with Management Team member (Esther or Ronald)
- Discuss with partner(s) as early as possible:
- Preconditions and meeting structure.
- Planning and deadlines for discussing output internally.
- Who is authorised to make decisions?
- Agree on who writes the press release and who decides on the final text.
- Which authors/organisations are mentioned in the publication? Who inputs; supplies and decides on final text and layout (incl. logos)?
- Inform communication about the new publication and the support needed.
2. Output
Researcher:
- Write report/paper. Check Research Manual for tips and tricks.
- Agree on text with FGG Partner(s).
- Find second reader and MT member for control phase.
- Give regular updates to SOMO’s Management Team.
- Give regular updates to communication.
3. Control and check
Start using the Publication Checklist
Follow these steps:
- Second reader checks content, including for risks.
Adjustment necessary -> Researcher(s) process feedback. Go to the next step. - Management Team member checks content and risks.
Adjustment necessary? Process feedback. Ready? Go to the next step. - Researcher sends publication for a company review if applicable and processes feedback from companies.
- Researcher check if partner sends report to editor for language check and that the edits are processed.
4. Design
Communication:
Check design.
MT-member:
Check final, designed version of report/paper.
5. Decision to publish
Communication:
Check if all participants did the necessary checks and signed the Publication Checklist.
Management Team member:
Decide whether to publish.
6. External dissemination
Communication and researcher:
Give follow up on the communication and dissemination plan.
7. Monitor and evaluate
Communication:
Check statistics and media attention. Evaluate shortly and adjust plans where necessary.
8. Outcomes
Communication and researcher:
If the report/paper contributes to a concrete result: publish and disseminate the result.