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Tag Archives: media
Jan 10 2014
Maximising luck: Six steps to getting your research noticed by journalists.
Leave a commentStuart Fox traces the encounters and conversations which led to his research eventually being featured in a high-profile newspaper. He highlights here the lessons he learned about getting his research noticed by journalists and politicians. There is no simple, straight-forward … Continue reading
Posted by: January 10, 2014
Tagged with: media
Sep 3 2013
To write for the public is to demonstrate social scientists have knowledge, expertise, and thoughts worth considering.
4 CommentsEngaging with the media can be time consuming and the effort involved often reaps little professional reward in traditional academic structures. But it also can demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement. Rachel Newcomb looks at different types of media engagement and finds … Continue reading
Posted by: September 3, 2013
Tagged with: media, Op-Eds, public engagement
Jun 13 2013
How to work with academics for media folks
Leave a commentThere is a lot to gain from both sides if media and academia build more bridges, but Tressie McMillan Cottom finds the two working cultures are shaped by very different incentives and priorities which can cause unnecessary friction. Provided here is a helpful … Continue reading
Posted by: June 13, 2013
Tagged with: media
Feb 19 2013
Making an impact: communicating your research to a ‘stand up radio’ audience
2 CommentsSteven Fielding finds it bizarre that academics spend so much time producing knowledge, which they then share only with a tiny number of people. Radio documentaries are a great way for academics to break down the ivory tower image. It offers a … Continue reading
Posted by: February 19, 2013
Tagged with: media, radio
Dec 4 2011
Book Review: Working for Policy
1 CommentDave O’Brien opens up the black box of policy making in this diverse collection of essays for the academic eye. The essays paint a picture of policy emerging from politicians, bureaucrats, professional experts, advocacy and interest groups, as well as academics, … Continue reading
Posted by: December 4, 2011
Tagged with: academics, Dave O'Brien, government, media, policy-making, public, social science
Jun 22 2011
Share your Twitter top tips for a new ‘how-to’ guide for academics on the merits of academic tweeting
5 CommentsAre you an academic who uses Twitter? What do you Tweet about? Who are your Tweeps? Amy Mollett and the LSE Impact team are seeking your tips and advice on the merits of academic tweeting to include in a new … Continue reading
Posted by: June 22, 2011
Tagged with: Academic communication, academic writing, Blogging, how-to, media, public engagement, social media, twitter
