Elements of an impact statement

Key elements to impact reporting

Include as many of these items as you can:

What problem are you trying to solve?

• What prompted you to begin this work?
• How important is this issue to the people of a certain community, Oregon or the nation?
• Are people suffering from this problem? How?

Quantify some part of the issue.

• Tell us what you did to help solve the problem or address the issue.
• Write as you would in a letter back home.
• Use details of the research that are meaningful to non-scientists.
• Try to quantify changes if you can, but don't stop if you can't absolutely quantify things

What are the results?

• Did you solve the problem or make substantial headway toward a solution?
• Did anyone gain financially because of your efforts?
• Are people leading better, happier, or healthier lives because of your work?
• Is the environment in better shape because of what you've done?

Who is the main contact person?

• Provide name, department and phone number.