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Key science networking sites and how they work (9.3)
Author(s) -
Mills David
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.9.3
Subject(s) - session (web analytics) , social media , best practice , work (physics) , computer science , key (lock) , world wide web , data science , public relations , political science , engineering , mechanical engineering , computer security , law
Social networking sites offer professionals opportunities to identify and establish collaborations; review publication lists, explore the latest research trends, and use library and document‐sharing tools. They also afford the opportunity for recruiting students, showcasing your publications, and publicizing your research and accomplishments. The session will identify and distinguish between two types of social networking sites for engineers and scientists. The first are intended to help researchers manage their personal library of research papers, follow research trends, offer resources for collaborative networks, share and learn new protocols, and comment on the latest research trends. The second searches multiple databases to deliver the latest articles in a researcher's field, post e‐copies of their publications, share research in progress, and above all publicize your research. You can use embedded metrics to assess your impact, track how often your articles are downloaded and cited, identify researchers that are checking you out and how your publications are cited and where. The session will address implications of and potential loss of intellectual property and weigh the pros and cons. Participants will review case study examples and analyze them for best practices and errors to avoid, followed by group discussion on ways that participants can use social media to advance their own careers.