Thread by @DrPetra

Today's #ResearchTip is if you want to share your work and promote yourself - go where the people you want to reach are!
That might be here, ORCID, ResearchGate, on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, your uni's website, or a personal profile
#AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #HigherEd

There's often a recommendation to get a personal website. That can be useful as your career builds. However I'd recommend an ORCID profile first and foremost. If you get a website you need to send people to it, which can be a job in itself! Have a plan for that #AcademicChatter

You can use different platforms for different purposes. ORCID plus Scholar or ResearchGate for your publications. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for networking and help seeking. TikTok or Insta for public engagement and cat photos. There are lots of choices #AcademicChatter

Whatever you pick, ensure you've time to do it and also check for impact. No point in using a platform a lot if it's not working for you. And keep things updated (I'm rubbish at that!). Fewer platforms and co-ordinated approaches may be better #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Although a website is appealing, it does need time, effort and maintenance. It can work better if integrated into a specific project or outreach plan of yours. A regularly updated publications list on google docs might be all you need #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

Consider what you're showcasing. An active social media profile plus a static (current) publications list may demonstrate more about you than a website with only a few publications listed and no recent updates. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #HigherEd #MedEd

Don't feel you have to do what everyone else does. Pick a format that works for you and also does what you want it to. Remember to check guidelines for ethics, accuracy and communication, whatever platform(s) you choose. #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #gradschool #HigherEd