Studying and Researching with Social Media

By Megan Poore

Wondering what your lecturers are looking for in a blog post? Asking yourself how that's different from writing an essay (or a wiki page)? Unsure if Twitter really can be used to build your online profile as a researcher?

If you want - or need - to integrate social media tools into your studies and research, this practical book is your one-stop shop. Megan Poore shares the secrets of how to harness the power of social media tools to improve your academic productivity.

Inside, you'll find out how to:

Write a good blog post Contribute to a wiki Maximise your grades when creating an audio-visual presentation Find and share the latest research via Twitter Keep safe online

Featuring handy illustrations and exercises, as well as guidance on broader issues such as copyright, avoiding plagiarism, and cyberbullying, you'll find out all you need to successfully use social media to support your study and research.

The Studying and Researching with Social Media blog, which accompanies the book, is packed with tips and guidance on using social media to improve your study and research skills.

Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144626971X
• ISBN13: 9781446269718
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.8"