A Scholar’s Guide to Sharing Published Research for Bigger Impact
Congratulations! You just got the acceptance email. After months—maybe years—of revisions, rounds with Reviewer 2, and countless edits, you’ve made it. The peer review gauntlet is behind you, and your research is officially published. The hard work is done, right? Not quite. 🫣 Push aside the publication fatigue for just a little while longer. This […]
Prepping for the PhD Job Market: Why Your Doctorate Needs More Than Research Training
I recently shared this article on LinkedIn about the need for more practical training in PhD programs to address the ever-changing PhD job market, and it struck a chord with many. PhDs from all over engaged with the post, highlighting how the topic resonated with their experiences. As we reflect on our educational journeys, many […]
Launch a Newsletter: Building Your Audience & Content Strategy (Part 2)
This is part 2 in a series on how to launch a newsletter. You can read part I here – Beyond Journal Paywalls & Tweets: Launch A Newsletter (Part 1), where we talked about why. In this post, we’ll cover the logistics on how to launch a newsletter! Build Your Foundation Define your Goal Before […]
Beyond Journal Paywalls & Tweets: Launch A Newsletter (Part 1)
This is part 1 in a series on how to launch a newsletter. You can read Part 2 – Launch a Newsletter: Building Your Audience & Content Strategy – here Why Launch a Newsletter? The traditional academic publishing landscape, with its lengthy peer-review processes and its paywalls, can feel isolating for scholars who want to […]
How to Publish your Research for the Public
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Publish Your Research Paper for the Public Publishing your research paper is not just a culmination of your hard work; it’s a critical step in advancing your academic career and sharing your findings with the world. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the entire process, from […]
Media Pitching for Academics (How to Become a Source)
Are a scholar interested in learning about media pitching for academics? You’re in the right place! This introduction post covers how researchers and scholars can pitch a journalist and/or editor to be a source. The goal here is two-fold: To pitch story ideas (e.g., your published research, your expertise) to targeted members of the media, […]
How to Build your Professional Brand on Social Media Part-II
This is part II of a two part series on how to build your professional brand on social media. part I can be accessed here. Social media is one way to build your professional brand on social media. Social media can help build your reputation as a thought leader in your research area. Its prevalence […]
How to Build your Professional Brand on Social Media Part-I
This is part I of a two part series on how to build your professional brand on social media. Part II can be viewed here. One way to establish your expertise as a public scholar is to develop and maintain a public scholarly/professional brand. A professional profile represents you, your research, and what you want […]
Where to Begin?
the road to public engagement is fraught with road bumps but also with miles of open, beautiful road. But…where to begin? the work is hard, time consuming, and can be thankless. but the reward can be substantial. not financially, of course. though this process could be parlayed into grant writing and consultations, among other things. what i […]
