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Scientists are using social media to stay up to date with happenings in their field. Social media platforms like Twitter and the now universal hashtag have also made it easier (nearly automatic in some cases) for people to instantly reach others with similar interests.
These five tips can help you promote your research on social media:
- Follow (or like) key figures and organizations in your field.
- Post regular updates on your research, adding pictures, videos, and relevant hashtags where appropriate.
- Shorten hyperlinks using sites such as bitly.com or goo.gl.
How can social media be used to create an impact?
The positive aspects of social media Social media enables you to: Communicate and stay up to date with family and friends around the world. Find new friends and communities; network with other people who share similar interests or ambitions. Join or promote worthwhile causes; raise awareness on important issues.
Why scientists should use social media?
The ease of use of social media platforms for communicating and disseminating information also makes them attractive to scientists. The brevity of ‘tweets’, and the capacity to include images and videos, means that scientists can go through a lot of information at a glance, with the option to dig deeper if they wish.
How do I promote my research on Facebook?
5 tips for promoting your research through Facebook
- 1) Determine if you will post from your personal account, or create a separate Author Page.
- 2) Present yourself visually.
- 3) Create a content schedule.
- 4) Join groups.
- 5) Consistently promote, promote, promote.
How do I promote my research on Instagram?
Top tips to get started with Instagram
- Make your profile matter. Even if you already have a personal Instagram profile it’s worth setting up a new account for your research project.
- Consent, copyright and data protection.
- Start sharing your pictures.
- Describe and tag your picture.
- Engage with your audience.
What do you see as the biggest benefits to using social media How does it enhance your life?
What are the advantages of social media?
- You reach large audiences.
- You have a direct connection with your audience.
- You can create organic content.
- You have access to paid advertising services.
- You build your brand.
- You drive traffic to your website.
- You can evaluate your performance.
What is the impact of social media on education?
Social Media has many positive effects on education including better communication, timely information, socializing online, learning, enhancing skills, making a career among others.