Public engagement can be defined as 'the myriad of ways in which the activity and benefits of higher education and research can be shared with the public'. The goal of this is to:
A) generate mutual benefit.
B) share your findings in a one-way process and make others aware of them.
C) reflect on criticisms of your paper and improve on these.
D) find members of the public who might want to collaborate with your research.

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Public engagement aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship between higher education/research and the public, with both parties benefiting from the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Sharing findings in a one-way process and reflecting on criticisms are important aspects of research and publication, but they do not encompass the full scope of public engagement. While finding collaborators is a possible outcome of public engagement, it is not the primary goal.

Public Engagement Can Be Defined as 'The Myriad of Ways