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The role and importance of social media in science
The document outlines the significance of social media in science, emphasizing the need for scientists to promote their work due to the low readership of academic publications. It suggests strategies for increasing visibility, including creating online profiles, publishing presentations, and leveraging platforms like ResearchGate and academia.edu. The importance of curating a digital presence and engaging with the scientific community through social networking is also highlighted.
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- 1. The role andimportance of social media in science 920001J - Introduction to Doctoral Training (1 ECTS credit) Thursday 19th March and Friday 20th March, 2015 Dr. Jari Laru, University lecturer, Technology Enhanced Learning Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit (LET) Faculty of Education, University of Oulu
- 2. THIS presentation isonline: http://www.pearltrees.com/jarilaru/importanc e-social-science/id12743572 http://www.slideshare.net/larux/the- role-and-importance-of-social-media- in-science Presentation ”Appendix”
- 3. ● 1,800,000 articles/year ● 28 000 journals http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/half-academic-studies-are-never-read-more-three-people- 180950222/?no-ist
- 4. 50% of publicationsare never read… In the 2007 study, the authors introduce their topic by noting that “as many as 50% of papers are never read by anyone other than their authors, referees and journal editors.” http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/half-academic-studies-are-never-read-more-three-people- 180950222/#WOE9007FQIFh7zXl.99
- 5. YOU ..have to promote your publications andyou as scientist
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- 7. YOUR TARGET Nielsen, J.(2006). Participation inequality: Encouraging more users to contribute. Jakob Nielsen’s alertbox, 9, 2006.
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- 9. #EXPLORE #Groups #Persons #Projects#Terms #Papers #Conferences #Labs #Ideas
- 11. My strategy: GSfirst! 1/2 Google Scholar has SFX integration and DOI support so..
- 12. My strategy: GSfirst! 2/2 Check Google Scholar profile: e.g. Jari Laru Important! follow interesting scientists! Do not underestimate this!
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- 14. #WRITE #Groups #Persons #Projects#Terms #Papers #Conferences #Labs #Ideas
- 15. My strategy 2:I use social reference manager. Crowdsourcing makes my life easier
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- 17. #SHARE #Groups #Persons #Projects#Terms #Papers #Conferences #Labs #Ideas
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- 19. YOUR TARGET Nielsen, J.(2006). Participation inequality: Encouraging more users to contribute. Jakob Nielsen’s alertbox, 9, 2006.
- 20. MY STRATEGY 3:OPTIMIZE VISIBILITY OF YOUR WORK. ITS CRUCIAL!
- 21. My STEPS togain publicity 1. Create ALL necessary profiles: Google Scholar, Bing Academic, Publisher spesific services 2. publish lectures, conference presentations etc: Slideshare 3. publish ”pre-print” versions of journal articles and conference papers: Researchgate, academia.edu 4. record and/or stream important academic events (e.g. my doctoral defence). Publish recordings 5. promote your activities, presentations and papers: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIN etc.
- 22. #COLLABORATE #Groups #Persons #Projects#Terms #Papers #Conferences #Labs #Ideas
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- 26. YOU ..have to promote your publications andyou as scientist
- 27. WHY? Because digital presence matters. Youhave to curate your digital traces.
- 28. Homework: 1. Create academicprofiles 2. Publish your work 3. Share your work: tweet, share, discuss, link etc.
- 29. More information inFinnish http://www.slideshare.net/larux/tutkija-ja- sosiaalinen-media