Studying and researching with social media
By: Poore, Megan
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371.3344678 CO GO Going Google : | 371.3344678 DO RE Reading the Web : | 371.3344678 PA KE Key issues in e-learning : | 371.3344678 PO ST Studying and researching with social media | 371.3344678 PO ST Studying and researching with social media | 371.3344678 RE EL E-learning and social networking handbook : | 371.3346754 PO US Using social media in the classroom : |
pt. I. Getting started : the essentials -- Why use social media in your studies and research? -- Social media basics -- pt. II. Core social media formats -- Blogs -- Wikis -- Social networks -- Audio-visuals presentations -- pt. III. Social media for self-directed learning, research and development -- Building your online profile -- Using social media for search and research -- Productivity in study and research -- pt. IV. The social and legal contexts of using social media for study and research -- Building your digital literacy -- Handling yourself (and others) online -- Legalities and practicalities of the online environment.
Uncover the secrets of how to harness the power of social media tools.
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. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.