Communicating your research with social media : a practical guide to using Blogs, Podcasts, data visualisations and video / Amy Mollett, Cheryl Brumley, Chris Gilson, Sierra Williams.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-304) and index.

1. Social media: Why they matter and what they can do -- 2. Social media and the Research Lifecycle -- 3. Creating and sharing blog posts -- 4. Creating and sharing infographics and data visualisations -- 5. Creating and sharing audio and podcasts -- 6. Creating and sharing photos and videos on social media -- 7. Digital strategies for research dissemination, engagement and impact

This dynamic, engaging guide empowers you to go beyond bar charts and jargon-filled journal articles to bring your research online and present it in a way that highlights and maximises its relevance through social media. Drawing upon a wealth of timely, real-world examples, the authors present a framework for fully incorporating social media within each step of the research process. From visualising available data to tailoring social media to meet your needs, this book explores proactive ways to share cutting edge research. --