A personal statement is a document written as part of your application to graduate or professional schools.

A research poster is a popular means to communicate research information to a general audience. The best posters combine a general summary of the research with tables, graphs, and photos/images that will enlighten the reader and hopefully generate discussion.

Interested in applying to graduate school? You will need to complete a graduate school application(s).

At a basic level digital storytelling means using technology to tell stories. You can tell digital stories in many ways, for example: through text on a website or social media tool, through narration and images in a video, or through narration in a podcast. 

From “Digital Storytelling” by the Learning Portal 

A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and some recommendations on the best option. It is aimed at government policymakers and others who are interested in formulating or influencing policy. From "Writing Effective Reports" by the FAO