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Increasing Student Blog Participation
Jeff MarlowImperial College30 August 2008
Barriers of time, expertise, and interest
What’s in it for me?
Two types of blog participation
1. Writing
2. Responding
1. WritingBenefits
Incentives
∙ Solidify knowledge through explanation
∙ Become a member of scientific community
∙ Develop the skill of communicating research
∙ Understand the state of your field
∙ Blogging for credit
∙ Competitions
2. Responding
∙ Ask clarification questions
∙ Develop relationships with potential
mentors / advisors
∙ Require quotations
∙ Tailor assignments
Benefits
Incentives
Benefits of access without the risks
∙ Bibliography litmus test
∙ Responsible use
∙ Incentivization
Challenges
Good and Bad Blog Use
Bad:
Mandatory course “online communities”
Expedition Blogs
Good:
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