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Tag Archives: academic blogging
May 22 2013
Formal academic conferences and informal blogging play complementary roles in the academic feedback cycle
1 CommentAdam Crymble compares his experience presenting his research at an academic conference to his experiences of academic blogging. The formal, specialised nature of academic conferences offers the chance for invaluable targeted expert critique; however, blogging allows for a much more … Continue reading
Posted by: May 22, 2013
Tagged with: academic blogging
May 8 2013
The legitimacy and usefulness of academic blogging will shape how intellectualism develops
16 CommentsAcademic blogging has become an increasingly popular form, but key questions still remain over whether blog posts should feature more prominently in formal academic discourse. Jenny Davis clarifies the pros and cons of blog citation and sees the remaining ambiguity as indicative … Continue reading
Posted by: May 8, 2013
Tagged with: academic blogging
Feb 18 2013
Going solo or joining someone else’s show: multi-author blogs as a way to maximise your time and exposure
1 CommentWith the practice of academic blogging becoming increasingly mainstream, it is important to emphasise the diversity of blog formats out there, from personal blogs to multi-author blogs run by institutions or around certain themes. Alex Marsh discusses the differences and finds that … Continue reading
Posted by: February 18, 2013
Tagged with: academic blogging
Jan 14 2013
Advice for potential academic bloggers
8 CommentsOne year after starting his Mainly Macro blog, Simon Wren-Lewis discusses the value of academic blogging. He finds that blogging has improved his teaching and helped him clarify his ideas. I wanted to mark a year of blogging by encouraging other academics (particularly … Continue reading
Posted by: January 14, 2013
Tagged with: academic blogging
Dec 2 2011
Five minutes with Martin Zaltz Austwick: “Our Head of Department sees academic podcasting as a key component in our impact and communication strategy.”
2 CommentsThe merits of academic blogging and tweeting have been discussed widely, but what about academic podcasting? Martin Zaltz Austwick shares his experiences and tips in this post, introducing us to the wonderful world of podcasting. All you need is a decent … Continue reading
Posted by: December 2, 2011
Tagged with: academic blogging, Academic communication, physics, podcasts, social media
Oct 21 2011
Academic knowledge in the digital era: top 5 podcasts
1 CommentAcademic research and debate seems to be finding a new home online, visible in the growth of academic blogging, tweeting, and the use of open access archives. LSE Impact Blog editor Amy Mollett recommends 5 podcasts and videocasts on the … Continue reading
Posted by: October 21, 2011
Tagged with: academic blogging, Academic communication, Blogging, history, impact, open access, podcasts, technology
