Monthly Archives: December 2014

Responding to Critical Feedback on Your Blog

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

Originally posted on The Daily Post:
In an ideal world, every post you publish on your blog would be received with immediate, authentic admiration. The comments would flood in: “So well written!” “Best thing I’ve read all year!” “Wait, is this David Sedaris’…

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01 – Interests Lists

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

If you are more comfortable (as many of us are) using Facebook, but find it hard to keep you academic stuff separate from your personal Facebook stream, creating Interest Lists could be the perfect way to do that. Much in the … Continue reading →

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Who is anonymous on Twitter? Six common reasons people don’t use their real names.

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

Originally posted on The Online Academic:
There are many reasons why people, including academics, open anonymous profiles on social media. It’s not because you are trying to hide who you are or even ‘pretending’ to be someone else, it could be because you…

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Who is anonymous on Twitter? Six common reasons people don’t use their real names.

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

There are many reasons why people, including academics, open anonymous profiles on social media. It’s not because you are trying to hide who you are or even ‘pretending’ to be someone else, it could be because you might have more fun or just want to … Continue reading →

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Storify Highlights of SpotOnLondon 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

My highlights of SpotonLondon 2014 I unexpectedly implied I worked for The Independent newspaper when asking a question to a panel on the first day. “Hi. I’m Jojo Scoble. Independent. No. I mean I’m on my own, not with anybody.” … Continue reading →

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What is SpotOn?

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Dr Jojo Scoble

What is Spot On London? SpotOn stands for Science Policy, Outreach and Tools Online, The SpotOnLondon event is held every year (in London, UK) and organised by Nature Publishing Group (NPG) who describe SpotOn as “… a series of community events … for the discussion of … Continue reading →

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