Social Media for Academics

Informationen zum Autor Klappentext Social media is an increasingly important part of academic life that can be a fantastic medium for promoting your work! networking with colleagues and for demonstrating impact. However! alongside the opportunities it also poses challenging questions about how to engage online! and how to represent yourself professionally. This practical book provides clear guidance on effectively and intelligently using social media for academic purposes across disciplines! from publicising your work and building networks to engaging the public with your research. It is supported by real life examples and underpinned by principles of good practice to ensure you have the skills to make the most of this exciting medium. You'll find advice on: Using social media to publicise your work Potential pitfalls and how to avoid them The evolving role of social media in higher education Defining digital scholarship Managing your identity online Finding time for social media Near-future trends in academia. Visit Mark's blog for more insights and discussion on social media academic practice at Zusammenfassung Find out how to further your academic career by learning how to publicise your academic work! managing your online identity and demonstrating impact through social media. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Social media and digital scholarship Chapter 2: Using social media to publicise your work Chapter 3: Using social media to build your network Chapter 4: Using social media for public engagement Chapter 5: Using social media to manage information Chapter 6: Professional identity in an age of social media Chapter 7: Communicating effectively online Chapter 8: Finding the time for social media Chapter 9: The future landscape of academic social media

Product details

• Authors: Mark Carrigan
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2016
• EAN: 9781446298695
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-9869-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Internet