Increasing Student Participation in Science Blogs

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Increasing Student Blog Participation Jeff Marlow Imperial College 30 August 2008
Barriers of time, expertise, and interest What’s in it for me? Two types of blog participation
- Writing
- Responding
1. Writing Benefits Incentives ∙ Solidify knowledge through explanation ∙ Become a member of scientific community ∙ Develop the skill of communicating research ∙ Understand the state of your field ∙ Blogging for credit ∙ Competitions
2. Responding ∙ Ask clarification questions ∙ Develop relationships with potential mentors / advisors ∙ Require quotations ∙ Tailor assignments Benefits Incentives
Benefits of access without the risks
∙ Bibliography litmus test ∙ Responsible use ∙ Incentivization Challenges
Good and Bad Blog Use
Bad: Mandatory course “online communities”
Expedition Blogs Good: