The New Academic - A Researcher's Guide to Writing and Presenting Content in a Modern World
Publisher,Sourcebooks Inc
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight, 278 g
No. of Pages, 272
What does it mean to be an academic in today's rapidly changing world? The new academic must not only be outstanding in their chosen field, but they must also be able to write knock-out articles, speak with flair and wit, and share their knowledge with their huge social media following...But how do you do all of that? In The New Academic, Simon Clews offers a wealth of practical advice on how to write and speak in an entertaining, informative, and-above all-accessible way. Aimed at researchers at all levels of experience, this book will teach readers how to communicate their research to general audiences, develop a public profile, gain traction online, and establish themselves as experts in their chosen fields-starting with a simple letter to the editorand then moving through writing for newspapers and magazines, developing book proposals, booking radio and TV interviews, and even appearing on podcasts. This book will teach academics how to be front and center in public debate so we can all benefit from their knowledge and make informed decisions about the things that matter. Energetic, lively, and constructive, this is your hands-on guidebook to excelling in academia--
About the Author
Simon Clews is the Director of the Melbourne Engagement Lab at the University of Melbourne where he trains, encourages, and motivates some of Australia’s brightest minds to make their work accessible to nonacademic audiences. Simon supports postgraduate students, early career researchers and academic staff as they transform their research into writing for non-specialist audiences. He is also active both in Australia and around the world in “Three Minute Thesis” and “Visualize Your Thesis” competitions, both successful examples of academic research being communicated in interesting, accessible, and engaging ways.
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.68 x 8.25 inches