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Knowledge Mobilization & Impact: Twitter

A selection of web tools that support scholarly research activities across the research lifecycle.

Twitter

How Twitter Supports Research

What's the Research-Related Purpose?

To disseminate and communicate new publications, presentations and scholarly content to colleagues and the general publiic. While more recent research is mixed on the effectiveness of this dissemination method, many academics still find it a valuable way to keep up with recent research in their area.

Additional Information:

  • Twitter is free to use with the creation of an account.

Further Reading:

University of Lethbridge Examples: Twitter