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This document discusses a study investigating the use of social networking tools by PhD researchers at Brunel University. The study aimed to understand researchers' personal digital literacies before recommending tools to support them. Researchers had varying views on social media, with some finding tools helpful for sharing information while others felt they were ineffective for research. The conclusion recommends the university library offer digital literacy sessions tailored to PhD students' needs to help them effectively use social networking tools.

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No social media please, were researchers! Robert Gordon university MSc Dissertation Shazia Arif
Background Investigation into the use of social networking tools by PhD researchers throughout their doctoral activities at Brunel University
Aims We need to understand learners personal digital literacies before ploughing into 'supporting' them. (White, 2012)
Academic research cycle
#StudentVoices
I use the tools where I feel they benefit me but am not a slave to tech. Training and advice in how and why and when to use would be FAB!! I am not using social media as of now but believe they will be supportive tool as a researcher. I rely heavily on sharing sites such as Dropbox I'm quite comfortable in using the ones I need These tools are not effective for obtaining or disseminating research material
Conclusion Important role for libraries/librarian Digital literacy sessions focusing on social networking tools should be offered Tailor them to the needs of PhD students
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Grampian conferenceslides Shazia Arif

  • 1. No social media please, were researchers! Robert Gordon university MSc Dissertation Shazia Arif
  • 2. Background Investigation into the use of social networking tools by PhD researchers throughout their doctoral activities at Brunel University
  • 3. Aims We need to understand learners personal digital literacies before ploughing into 'supporting' them. (White, 2012)
  • 6. I use the tools where I feel they benefit me but am not a slave to tech. Training and advice in how and why and when to use would be FAB!! I am not using social media as of now but believe they will be supportive tool as a researcher. I rely heavily on sharing sites such as Dropbox I'm quite comfortable in using the ones I need These tools are not effective for obtaining or disseminating research material
  • 7. Conclusion Important role for libraries/librarian Digital literacy sessions focusing on social networking tools should be offered Tailor them to the needs of PhD students

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  1. Short online survey conducted Plan to develop a digital literacy programme which incorporates social networking tools
  2. Relevance Vitae RDF
  3. Risky business - A key role for libraries/librarians Digital literacy