Public Relations for Faculty and Researchers
Every presentation or talk you give is a chance to make an impact.
Announcing your talk on social media is not the bad kind of self-promotion.
Let's talk talk about the benefits, like finding the right audience.
GRAD STUDENT INTERVIEW:
I chat with Greg-Loring Albright, a 2nd year Communications and Media PhD student at Drexel University. We talk about game design, Twitter, and social media life.
Academic writing takes a long time. Peer review is slow.
That's why it's so important to start talking about your project now.
Curious how other academics are using social media? I'm chatting with faculty and grad students like you.
Meet Leigh A. Hall, PhD, Professor of Adolescent Literature at the University of Wyoming.
People tell you to join Twitter for the conversation, or connect on Facebook. Once you get there, what's the best way to ensure you have a good time?
Social media is a two-way street. It's important that you follow the right people to have a curated feed.
By following the right people, you take control of the types of content you are regularly exposed to. This is true for every platform.
Graduate students need the holiday season to relax. It's important to practice self-care, and spend time with friends and family. But what do you buy them?
You want your grad student to have the gift they need this holiday season. You know them well, but do you know what they need for their grad school life?
My gift guide is here to help.
Chances are you're spending time this holiday season with friends and family outside your specialty.
Whether you're an student or faculty member, explaining how and what you do can feel overwhelming. Ask yourself
What is the impact of your work?
What part will be of most interest to this group?
What can I compare this to?
Read more Communicate your academic life this holiday season
November is #AcWriMo. Check out my FREE giveaway, learn about a couple AcWriMo2018 writing groups, and find out what I'm doing this year.
Studies of "documented the exacting nature of self-promotion," but the reality is, most researchers and academics are missing out by not connecting with a huge potential audience on social media.
Read my 3 Myths on Social Media and discover why you should get on board.
Researchers and scholars are turning to Instagram to share their work because it has more active users, and can capture the attention of both experts and non-experts.
So, what do you put on your Instagram profile once its up? Or, how can you improve your already active account?
I see thousands of academics on Twitter every day, and only a fraction of them follow best communication practices for providing the information your students, colleagues, and potential editors need to find you and your work. Check out my list of tips for #AcademicTwitter!
